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Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise

1. Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a cruise down the Elizabeth River over drinks and dinner. Make your selections from the buffet and eat at a candlelit table while enjoying relaxing background music and marveling at views of Navy vessels. Board the vessel and begin your special evening being escorted to your candlelit table. Order drinks, then feel free to explore the ship while the crew casts off on the Elizabeth River. Be invited by your waiter to the attended Grande Dinner Buffet, with all food freshly prepared. Take as little or as much as you like. Savor your culinary selections over perfectly-paced dinner music and a never-ending view of Norfolk’s breathtaking skyline. See the cruises route and relax over coffee and dessert. Listen to relaxing background music, providing the backdrop for your dinner experience. Stroll under the stars as you take your drinks topside and relax on the largest outdoor patio deck in the city. At the end of your fabulous cruise return to dock. Sample Dinner Menu: Salads Caesar Salad Romain Lettuce | Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Herb Croutons Bow Tie Pasta Salad Scallions | English Cucumbers | Roma Tomatoes | Dill & Mustard Vinaigrette Vegetables, Potatoes & Pasta Roasted Broccoli Florets Toasted Garlic | Chili Flakes Creamed Corn & Cheddar Cheese Casserole Green Chilies | Scallions | Fresh Cilantro Baked Ziti Pasta Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Mozzarella | Cheese Spinach Sauce Mashed Potatoes Idaho Potatoes | Roasted Garlic Entrées Oven Baked Flounder Filet Tomato, Shallot & Caper Sauce Honey & Sesame Chicken Scallions | Fresno Chilies Italian Beef Meatballs Creamy Mushroom Sauce | Italian Parsley Braised Beef Short Ribs Baby Carrots | Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce Spirit Seasonal Dessert Display

Norfolk: Elizabeth River Candlelit Buffet Lunch Cruise

2. Norfolk: Elizabeth River Candlelit Buffet Lunch Cruise

You are in for a special day on a Spirit of Norfolk Lunch Cruise. Dine and delight in breathtaking views of the Norfolk skyline bathed in sunshine and the United States Navy’s Atlantic Fleet of Ships. Your 2-hour cruise begins as a Shipmate escorts you to your candlelit table. Order drinks, then feel free to explore the ship as the crew cast off on the Elizabeth River. The Shipmates invite you to an attended grand lunch buffet, freshly prepared on-board. Take as much or as little as you like and savor your selections as the sights of Norfolk glide by. After lunch, take your drinks topside and relax on the best outdoor patio deck in the city.  After you have relaxed over coffee and dessert, take a refreshing stroll around the ship's decks and listen to relaxing background music as you take in everything Norfolk has to offer.  Create unforgettable memories on a Spirit of Norfolk Lunch Cruise. SAMPLE MENU Salads Caesar Salad Romain Lettuce | Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Herb Croutons Bow Tie Pasta Salad Scallions | English Cucumbers | Roma Tomatoes | Dill & Mustard Vinaigrette Vegetables, Potatoes & Pasta Roasted Broccoli Florets Toasted Garlic | Chili Flakes Creamed Corn & Cheddar Cheese Casserole Green Chilies | Scallions | Fresh Cilantro Baked Ziti Pasta Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Mozzarella | Cheese Spinach Sauce Mashed Potatoes Idaho Potatoes | Roasted Garlic Entrées Oven Baked Flounder Filet Tomato, Shallot & Caper Sauce Honey & Sesame Chicken Scallions | Fresno Chilies Italian Beef Meatballs Creamy Mushroom Sauce | Italian Parsley Spirit Seasonal Dessert Display *Menu subject to change. Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.

Norfolk: Virginia Zoo Admission Ticket

3. Norfolk: Virginia Zoo Admission Ticket

Connect with wildlife and visit over 700 animals with this ticket to the Virginia Zoo. Discover why the Virginia Zoo is one of the best zoological operations in the US. Enjoy a day with the whole family as you see elephants, visit the the African Village Garden, and see animals being rehabilitated back to pristine health in the Animal Wellness Campus. Visit this intuition that was sounded in 1901 and resides on 53 beautifully landscaped acres. See for yourself how the Virginia Zoo has demonstrated a commitment to saving and protecting the world’s wildlife by inspiring a passion for nature and taking conservation action. Support the Virginia Zoo which has connected adults, families, and school children with the natural world and its wildlife for more than a century.

Norfolk: Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin Combo Ticket

4. Norfolk: Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin Combo Ticket

Experience the best of Norfolk, Virginia with the Passport to Fun. With these specially-issued passes, you can explore Norfolk's Battleship Wisconsin, known as the world’s largest and last battleship. Uncover the power of the sea and marvel at maritime science and history at the Nauticus Museum. Step inside the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and discover the history of the United States Navy in Coastal Virginia.  Go wild at the Virginia Zoo and see tigers, lions, and bears. Explore and learn about different habitats and the way that animals live in the wild. Enjoy discounts on a dozen museums, tours, area attractions, and shops with a discount booklet.

Norfolk: Elizabeth River Sunday Buffet Brunch Cruise

5. Norfolk: Elizabeth River Sunday Buffet Brunch Cruise

Sit back and relax on a buffet brunch cruise along the Elizabeth River as you dine and delight in views of the Norfolk skyline and the surrounding area. It's a great way to spend a Sunday and gain a new perspective of the city. Make your pick from the brunch buffet with freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, dessert dishes, and unlimited mimosas. Take as much or as little as you like and savor your selections as the sights of Norfolk glide by. After brunch, relax on one of the best outdoor patio decks in the city. Take a refreshing stroll around the ship's decks and listen to onboard entertainment with a live DJ. Sample Buffet Brunch Menu Breakfast pastriesScrambled eggsBreakfast meatsBreakfast potatoes Field green saladKale quinoa saladGreen goddess pasta saladHoney sesame chickenOven-roasted flounderRoot vegetable fricasseeRoasted broccoli Signature dessert station

Norfolk: Guided Party Bike and Local Pub Crawl Tour

6. Norfolk: Guided Party Bike and Local Pub Crawl Tour

Hop on this pedal-powered, eco-friendly, pub-crawling trolley for an active adventure with stops at downtown Norfolk's local bars. The Trolley Pub is powered by you and your fellow peddlers. Enjoy tours of Norfolk. Your tour guide will bring you to bars of your choice or can suggest places for you to go!

Virginia Beach: Sunset Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tour

7. Virginia Beach: Sunset Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tour

Enjoy a small-group, guided Stand Up Paddleboard tour through the calm waters of Linkhorn Bay at sunset. Little or no experience is necessary to use these Stand Up Paddleboards to enjoy a relaxing paddle with friends or family. Guides will help you launch and navigate Linkhorn Bay during the beautiful colored skies at sunset.

Norfolk: Electric Bike Rental

8. Norfolk: Electric Bike Rental

Explore downtown Norfolk with this conveniently-located electric bike rental. Get directions to go on a self-guided tour of the downtown area and uncover the city's history and culture at your own pace.  Have the option to choose between a full-day e-bike rental option or a 3-hour e-bike rental option. Pickup your well-maintained and high-quality bike and get fitted with a helmet. After getting recommendations from the staff, start on your cycling adventure.  See more in less time on a bike. Travel along the Elizabeth River Trail or take in the city’s best architectural gems. Make your way to picturesque neighborhoods and viewpoints. Ride through the NEON Arts District. 

Virginia Beach: Dolphin Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour

9. Virginia Beach: Dolphin Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour

Experience the ultimate Stand Up Paddleboard adventure. Combine the thrill of Paddleboarding with the joy of Dolphin Watching while never having to fight the tide or wind. This is the only ocean SUP tour in Virginia Beach that allows you to paddle down current for an hour and a half while dolphins cruise alongside you. Instead of paddling back to your launch spot, you will be shuttled back to your vehicles while our guides take care of the equipment. This is the ultimate SUP experience, but we recommend some paddling experience or taking one of the flatwater tours offered. See the Cape Henry Lighthouses and Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel from the water as you cruise along the Chesapeake Bay. Please note, this tour is for those who have had prior stand-up paddleboard experience.

Virginia Beach: Morning Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tour

10. Virginia Beach: Morning Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tour

Enjoy a small-group, guided Stand Up Paddleboard tour through the calm waters of Linkhorn Bay first thing in the morning. Little or no experience is necessary to use these Stand Up Paddleboards to enjoy a relaxing paddle with friends or family. Guides will help you launch and navigate Linkhorn Bay during the beautiful morning hours.

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4.4 / 5

based on 124 reviews

The food was delicious and stayed out until about 30 minutes before the trip was over. However, people were able to request desserts that hadn’t been put away yet! The staff was amazing! Our server found us up on the observation deck just to bring my husband another drink!

If you want a seat by the window make sure you book that. Food is great but never got my appetizer but they didn’t charge me for it. Drinks are great!!! View is amazing!!! Staff is amazing!!!

An all around great trip. Nice boat, nice staff good food and a great gift to purchase for your special someone or special occasion. Give them a call. You wont regret it.

Excellent customer service! Amazing staff!! Very clean.. Overall highly recommend!!

Family and I enjoyed the experience and wish the time was longer