Charvon Parker

Always On The Go Vacations

NATIONAL HARBOR LAST MINUTE DAY ESCAPE


National Harbor Day Escape

Ready for a quick escape without the drive? Join Seat's Taken Travel Co. for a same-day getaway from Raleigh to National
Harbor. 
Spend the day your way - enjoy waterfront views, restaurants, shopping and entertainment, or make an optional visit to MGM National Harbor. We handle the transportation so you can relax, explore, and enjoy the experience 

 
 
 

 

What's included in this trip:

  • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from Raleigh
  •  Reusable Seat's Taken shopping tote
  • One packaged morning snack and bottled water
  • Hosted Seat's Taken experience with music and onboard activities.
 

 

What's not included:

  1. Meals and beverages beyond the listed bottled water
  2. Shopping and personal expenses
  3. Capital Wheel, ticketed attractions, shows or other optional activities
  4. Gaming expenses, casino credits or MGM benefits
  5. Local transportation between separate National Harbor areas
 
Pricing
TIER PRICE AVAILABILITY PAYMENT
Early Access $99 First 5 paid reservations Full Payment Required
Regular $115 After First 5 Through August 30 Full Payment Required
Late Registration $125 August 31-September 5, if available Full Payment Required

Full payment is required at booking for every price tier. No deposit or installment plan is offered. Early Access is limited to the first five completed paid reservations. Late Registration opens only if the 39-traveler operating minimum has been reached and seats remain. A processing fee is added at checkout

 

Proposed Itinerary:

TIME PLAN
6:00 AM Check-in ( Pickup location will be announced soon)
6:30 AM Motorcoach departs Raleigh
Approx: 11:00 AM Arrive at National Harbor, begin independent day
11:00 AM - 8:15 PM Explore Waterfront, dining, shopping, optional attractions, or optional MGM
7:00-8:00 PM
Optional free Salute the Sunset concert, weather permitting
8:15 PM Return to designated motorcoach pickup point
8:30 PM Depart National Harbor
Estimated 1:00 AM Raleigh Arrival
 *The schedule remains subject to Our Motorcoach Partner's approval and driver-duty limits. 
 

 Important destination information
 
  • Travelers explore independently and must return to the single designated coach pickup point.
  • MGM casino-floor access is optional and limited to guests age 21+ with acceptable identification.
  • The group coach is not a shuttle between the waterfront, MGM, Gaylord, or other areas.
  • Outdoor activities and the free concert are weather-dependent.
  • Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
 
 
REQUIRED TERMS 
 
  • All payments are nonrefundable except when Seat's Taken Travel Co. cancels the trip, subject to the stated booking terms.
  • Reservations are not transferable unless Seat's Taken Travel Co. provides written approval before the stated deadline.
  • Travelers must arrive by the published check-in time. The motorcoach cannot be held for late arrivals, and missed transportation is not refundable.
  • The trip requires minimum participation. Seat's Taken Travel Co. may cancel or modify the experience if the minimum is not reached or if circumstances outside its reasonable control require a change.
  • Schedules, stops and activities are subject to change because of traffic, weather, venue operations, safety concerns or transportation requirements.
  • Meals, purchases, optional attractions and personal expenses are the traveler's responsibility unless explicitly listed as included.
  • Travelers are responsible for their belongings. Seat's Taken Travel Co. is not responsible for lost, stolen, forgotten, or damaged items.
  • Passengers must follow the motorcoach company's safety rules and instructions from the driver and trip hosts.
  • A payment-processing fee is added at checkout. The treatment of third-party processing fees after a cancellation is governed by the payment platform and the applicable booking terms.
  • Only travelers age 21 or older may enter the MGM casino floor. Participation in gaming is entirely optional. Please play responsibly.
  • Travelers who miss the National Harbor return departure are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation back to Raleigh.
 
 
Community Seat

Know someone who could use a day away? Submit a nomination through the Seat's Taken Free Seat Nomination Form.
A nomination is not a guarantee. The selected traveler is responsible for meals and personal expenses.

Available Packages

$99 per person | First 5 paid seats only
Available until August 30, 2026

$99.00

Reserve one seat for the National Harbor Last-Minute Day Escape on September 12, 2026.

Price: $99 per person

Limited to the first five paid reservations. Each traveler requires a separate seat. A processing fee is added at checkout. All payments are nonrefundable unless Seat’s Taken Travel Co. cancels the trip.

$115 per person | Full Payment Due At Booking
Available until August 30, 2026

$115.00

Reserve one seat for the National Harbor Last-Minute Day Escape on September 12, 2026.

Price: $115 per person

Each traveler requires a separate seat. A processing fee is added at checkout. All payments are nonrefundable unless Seat’s Taken Travel Co. cancels the trip.