Great Group Packages

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Norfolk partners have come together to create wonderful packages to make planning your tour easier!

Bingo Cruise

Expires dec. 12, 2024
City Cruises Norfolk
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Specialty cruises are back! Get on board with BINGO! On select Wednesdays, gather your friends for bingo and trivia games. Group rates are available for 20 or more.

For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper and (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com. Select Wednesdays, noon to 2 p.m. – May 8, June 19, July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 18, Oct. 23, Dec. 11 – Holiday Trivia.

Gospel Cruise

Expires Oct. 27, 2024
City Cruises Norfolk
Courtesy of City Cruises Norfolk

Let your soul sing while you cruise Norfolk on a glorious day of song and worship, with an all-you-can-eat buffet. Perfect for faith-based organizations, ministry events, fundraisers, fellowship and more!

Group rates available for groups of 20 or more. For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Dates are April 27, June 15, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 21 and Oct. 26, 2024.

Two for the Sea

Expires Dec. 1, 2024
Victory Rover, Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin
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Enjoy admission to Nauticus, a tour of the Battleship Wisconsin and a two-hour Norfolk Naval Base Cruise aboard the Victory Rover for one low price. Boxed lunches are available.

What’s included: Cruise aboard the Victory Rover Naval Base Cruise and admission to Battleship Wisconsin and Nauticus. Blackout dates and cruises can apply. Packages available for groups of 15 or more. For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

2024 Virginia International Tattoo and Parade of Nations Combo Ticket

Expires April 21, 2024
Virginia Arts Festival

Saturday morning, April 22, 2024, during the Virginia International Tattoo weekend, the Norfolk NATO Festival is proud to present its annual Parade of Nations — the longest continuously running parade in Coastal Virginia and the only parade in the United States honoring NATO. The parade consists of more than 100 units with local and visiting high school bands, U.S. and international military bands and colorful floats representing each of the NATO member nations.

Group tour operators can reserve front parade seats along the parade route in conjunction with Virginia International TATTOO tickets. Group rates are available for groups of 10 and more. For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Student Group Packages

High School Celebration Cruises

Expires Dec. 31, 2024
City Cruises Norfolk
Courtesy of City Cruises Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk provides a safe, contained environment with unbeatable skyline views serving as a backdrop for the perfect photo opportunities so teen students can have fun and share an unforgettable experience. DJ and dance floor keep the party going from start to finish. Perfect for proms, post proms, ring dances, clubs and sports banquets. Packages include the following:

  • DJ entertainment and dancing
  • Dinner buffet menu
  • Unlimited juice and soda package

For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Field Trip Lunch Cruise

Expires Dec. 31, 2024
City Cruises Norfolk
Courtesy of City Cruises Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk takes young students on a tour of the Elizabeth River and the iconic Atlantic Fleet. The unforgettable skyline views not only offer great educational value but also the chance to have fun on the water. Cruises board at 11:30 a.m., cruise from noon to 2 p.m. and include the following:

  • Kid-friendly menu 
  • DJ entertainment 
  • Educational narration 
  • Unlimited juice and soda package  
  • SOL compliant 
  • Chaperones cruise free

For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Kids Discover Cruise

Expires Dec. 31, 2024
City Cruises Norfolk
Courtesy of City Cruises Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk takes young students on a tour of the Elizabeth River and the iconic Atlantic Fleet. The unforgettable skyline views not only offer great educational value but also the chance to have fun on the water. Cruises board at 11:30 a.m., cruise from noon to 2 p.m. and include the following:

  • Kid-friendly menu 
  • Entertainment
  • Hands-on education program 
  • Unlimited juice and soda package 
  • SOL compliant 
  • Chaperones cruise free

For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Student Celebrations: 5th to 8th grade

Expires Dec. 31, 2024
City Cruises Norfolk
Courtesy of City Cruises Norfolk

Student celebrations for elementary and middle schools can plan graduations with City Cruises Norfolk. Whether it’s 5th or 8th grade, celebrate the end of the year on the water. Choose from a breakfast, lunch or dinner cruise. 

For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Rover Field Trips for Students

Expires Dec. 1, 2024
American Rover
Courtesy of Jennifer Collins Photography for VisitNorfolk

The American Rover offers 1.5 and 2-hour educational cruises departing from Norfolk’s Waterside Marina. Hands-on activities enable students to become active participants in the learning adventure. On board, students will have the opportunity to set the sails, learn to tie basic knots, hear about the history of ships and sailing and take a turn at the helm while the captain discusses the tools they use to navigate.

Students can participate in the following activities:

  • Set the sails
  • Steer the ship
  • Learn how the captain navigates
  • Hear stories of mariner history and life
  • Tie sailor knots
  • Interact in group activities
  • Learn the history of ships and sailing

Blackout dates and cruises can apply. Minimum 60 passengers; maximum 120 passengers. Available April through November. For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Student Party Cruise

Expires Dec. 1, 2024
American Rover
@rovercruises, Instagram

Dance the night away while cruising the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Norfolk Harbor. This two-hour cruise includes music provided by a DJ. Meal options are available.

  • 50-person minimum Sunday-Thursday
  • 80-person minimum Friday and Saturday
  • 128-person maximum

For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Events

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Capleton: The Fyah Man Returns

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Arsenic and Old Lace

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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Eric & Colin Jacobsen

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Beethoven Celebration

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Promised Ascension: Presented by Antidote Agency & Novice Principles

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Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

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Member Preview Event

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Oktoberfest at COVA Brewing Company

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An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Visiting Artist Series at Perry Glass Studio

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Tides Baseball Games 2024

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dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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2024 Visiting Artist Series: Jeff Mack Lecture

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Cocktails and Conversations (Singles Event)

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Hermitage Handmade Festival

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COWBOY BEBOP LIVE PRESENTED BY BEBOP BOUNTY BIG BAND

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Streetlight Manifesto at NorVa

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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All age Steelpan Class

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9th Annual Hermitage Handmade Festival

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The Cofer Cup

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Bread Collectors, Shower Cry, Ladada

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Norfolk Farmers Market at Locals Marketplace

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Sunday Night Sound Bath

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Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Hail the Sun

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Sunday Crush Day @ Hank’s is here!

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Industry Night at COVA

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Slow and Steady Sunday Ride

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“Bat’s on the beach” Paint & Sip

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Elizabeth River Run 10K

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Herbie Hancock at Chrysler Hall

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Sewing Bee with Melanie

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Music Bingo

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Downtown Norfolk Civic League

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Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Downtown Norfolk Ramen Night

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Run Your Best Mile

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Downtown Norfolk Pub Quiz

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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Senior’s Steelpan Class

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Books & Brews Club Meet-Up

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Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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Wednesday Wind Down

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Christone “KINGFISH” Ingram

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Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Sep252024

Summer Market at Afterglow

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Robert DeLong, Atlas Genius at The Annex

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Thursday Open Mic Night

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Downtown Norfolk Active Adults Steelpan Class

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One Hand Clapping at The Naro

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Crazy DJ Music Bingo

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Trivia Thursdays

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Sep262024

MAMA-Girl! Opening Reception

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Sep272024

Zoovies: Barbie

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Sep272024

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Warren Haynes Band at NorVa

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Tarrytown

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Sep272024

Crimeline, Shagwuf + more to be announced

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Sep282024

Volunteer Litter Cleanup

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Sep282024

Red Weather EP Release, Killer Feels, Penrith, Heavy On The Heart, Emensia

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NEON Public Art Tour

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Kirk Franklin: The Reunion Tour 2024

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Attucks Jazz Series: Kenny Washington

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Teaching Yoga Inclusively

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KEVIN HART ACTING MY AGE TOUR 2024

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NATE JACKSON SUPER FUNNY WORLD TOUR

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Kevin Hart: Acting My Age

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Acting My Age Tour 2024

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Food Truck and Mobile Vendor Fair

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Trevor Hall and the Great In-Between

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Sweeny Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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Zoovies: Migration

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Don Giovanni

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Don Giovanni

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Kameron Marlowe: Keepin’ The Lights On Tour

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Solar and Green Infrastructure Tour

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Emo Night Karaoke

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Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

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Virginia Children’s’ Festival

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Lochhaven Resilience Walking Tour

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Virginia Children’s Festival

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10th Anniversary Fall Crafted Market

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The Art of Breathing

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Group Tour Restaurants

Freemason Abbey serves the most delicious She Crab soup, Doumars serves you warm freshly made waffle cones, Stripers has stunning water views of the Elizabeth River and the best part of it all, your large group can dine here without hassle! These restaurants are accommodating to group sizes ranging from 20 people to upwards of 500 people. Contact Mel Hopper for further information at mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

City Cruises Norfolk

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80/20 Burger Bar

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The Dining Room at Norfolk Waterside Marriott

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456 Fish

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Black Tuna Bar & Grille

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Blue Moon Taphouse

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Guides & Itineraries

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Big group or small, Norfolk has everything you need to bring your tour plans together.

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