Great Group Packages

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. Dates are June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20 and October 8, 2023.  

Enjoy live entertainment, an all-you-can-eat buffet and good fellowship. No alcohol will be served on these cruises. Cruises board at 3 p.m. and run from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Dates are June 17, July 22, Aug. 19, Sept. 23 and Oct. 14, 2023.

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.

Groups can now purchase Waterside District gift cards for The Market, Blue Moon Taphouse and PBR Norfolk—all great options for dinner or lunch for groups of all sizes!

Saturday morning, April 21, 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.

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

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

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

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. 

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.

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