Update: In April and May 2024, Norfolk lent a helping hand to our neighbors in Baltimore. At the time, our partners came together to offer special rates and discounts to cruise passengers visiting Mermaid City. We’re pleased to announce many partners have extended these offers through October 2024. Check them out below:
Attractions
Nauticus/Battleship Wisconsin
(757) 664-1000
1 Waterside Drive
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Nauticus is offering $14 admission to all passengers on cruise days; $12 admission for crew. Please visit Nauticus’ admission team and display cruise badge to access the discounted rate.
Hermitage Museum and Gardens
757-423-2052
7637 North Shore Road Norfolk, VA 23503
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Free admission + 10% off a gift shop item. CODE TO USE: FUN2023 Offer cannot be extended or applied during any special programs and events.
Chrysler Museum of Art and The Perry Glass Studio
757-664-6200
1 Memorial Place Norfolk, VA 23510
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Free admission + 20% off in the museum shop or a glass-blowing class. Use the code on chrysler.org to book a beginner Hot Glass class at the Perry Glass Studio. CODE TO USE: PASSPORTFORFUN2024
The MacArthur Memorial
757-441-2965
198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510
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10% off in the museum shop
The Virginia Zoo
(757) 441-2374
3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504
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Buy one, get one free ticket – Book online here and use code “CRUISE” to receive this offer. Also receive 20% off one item in the gift store. One coupon per visit/purchase. Not valid with any other discounts or coupons.
Virginia Arts Festival
757.282.2819
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20% off tickets to most events. Cruise passengers can book tickets online here [vafest.org] or call or visit the Virginia Arts Festival Box Office (440 Bank St., Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm) and use promo code CRUISE24. Note: passengers must enter promo code before selecting seats and must select the “Adult” ticket type – the discount will be reflected in the cart after selecting seats. Tickets for Williamsburg Live (June 21-23) are not discountable but are eligible for reduced fees by calling the Group Sales team at 757-282-2819 or emailing groupsales@vafest.org.
The Mermaid Factory
(757-233-0733)
919A West 21st Street Norfolk, VA 23517
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Buy one studio fee, get one free. A $6 value. Call 757-233-0733 to make a reservation
Festevents
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Save $5 on tickets for the Spring Wine Festival May 4-5 and Bayou Bon Vivant May 17-19. Use promo code CRUISE5 (case sensitive).
Hotels
Courtyard Downtown Norfolk
(757) 963-6000
520 Plume St., Norfolk, VA
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Rate includes parking for up to seven nights (additional nights can be arranged with the hotel). On-site parking is by Valet Only. Cancellations and changes can be made up until 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty charge of one night’s room and tax.
Residence Inn Downtown Norfolk
(757) 842-6216
227 W. Brambleton Ave St., Norfolk, VA
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Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown Half Moone Park & Cruise. Special Rate Includes:
• All-suite hotel located just 4 minutes from the cruise terminal.
• Book your room for one night and receive 7 nights free parking!
• Free Hot Buffet Breakfast
• Discounts at local attractions provided by VisitNorfolk
Delta Hotels Norfolk Airport
(757) 213-2231
1570 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA
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Park & Cruise Package includes parking for the duration of the cruise and shuttle service to/from.
Glass Light Hotel & Gallery
(757) 390-2552
201 Granby St., Norfolk, VA
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For travelers cruising out of the Half Moone Cruise Center in Norfolk VA, The Glass Light Hotel and Gallery is offering VALET parking ONLY at the discounted rate of $20 USD per day. Valet parking is NOT included in the room rate and is for a SINGLE vehicle only.
NOTE The valet parking fee of 20 USD per day will be added to your room rate at the time of check-in for the night of your stay at the Glass Light Hotel and the duration of the cruise.
All cars will be parked in the Boush Street Parking Garage in the hotel’s reserved valet parking spots. Half Moone Cruise Center is across the street from the hotel and the Boush Street Parking Garage.
Package is for cruise guests only and subject to availability. Cruise confirmation must be presented at check-in
This offer is not valid with any other promotion or discounts.
Dining
Hilton Norfolk The Main
(757) 763-6200
100 East Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510
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20% off Dining at Saltine, Varia, or Grain at Hilton Norfolk the Main.
Must Show a Boarding Pass/ Proof of Cruise to the Server. For reservations call: (757) 763-6200
Cova Brewing Co.
(757) 917-5499
9529 Shore Dr., Norfolk, VA
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25% discount on the first coffee drink, or beer/wine/cider. Must show boarding pass/proof of cruise to redeem.
219 Bistro
(757) 416-6219
219 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510
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15% off all entrees. Offer can not be combined with any other offers/specials.. Call (757) 416-6219 or go online to www.219bistro.com to book reservations. Request that guests mention they are dinging with us from a cruise ship when booking. Reservations encouraged but not required. Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Coffee Shops
Vessel Craft Coffee
(757) 353-4470
1229 W. Olney Road, Norfolk, VA
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10% off the entire order. Guests can let staff know they are visiting from or crew aboard a cruise ship.
Coalescence Coffee Company
(757) 937-6411
226 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517
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25% off the entire order plus a free drip coffee. Guests can use code COALESCENCE10 on Oct. 9 and 28, 2024.
Shopping
Norfolk Premium Outlets
(757)447-0011
1600 Premium Outlets Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23502
Receive a VIP coupon book when you download it here.
VisitNorfolk Mermaid Market
757. 664.6620
232 E Main Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510
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15% of Merchandise at the Mermaid Market. Excludes EZ Pass and HRT tickets excluded. No additional discounts on sale merchandise.
