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
Courtesy of City Cruises Norfolk

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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Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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Elf Door Discovery

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Toddler Yoga

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Chartway Norfolk Harbor Race Weekend

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon

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The 10th Annual Great Hot Cocoa War in Downtown Norfolk

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Dominion Energy Garden of Lights – 30th Anniversary

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Norfolk Admirals Hockey 2024-25

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38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade

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Downtown Norfolk Tours

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MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit

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dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Desi Banks

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A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Admirals Hockey

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Desi Banks The Purpose Chaser Tour

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Mistletoe Market at Wells Theater

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ODU vs. Marshall

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High Wire Act (Comedy without a Net)

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Thanksgiving Market at Afterglow Brewing

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Industry Night at COVA

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Downtown Norfolk Civic League

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Music Bingo

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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Pierce The Veil

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Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Pierce The Veil

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A Yogi Thanksgiving

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Thursday Open Mic Night

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Trivia Thursdays

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Miracle Pop-Up!

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The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show

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Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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VSO: A Gospel Christmas

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THREE Year Birthday Par-tay!

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Norfolk Candle Small Business Saturday

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History Speaks: Let’s Have a Ball

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

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Prenatal

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The Kingdom Choir

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STL Book Club – Living Tidal

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A Sherlock Carol

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Oyster Ornament Workshop

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Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance

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DISNEY ON ICE

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The Nutcracker World Ballet Company

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Holiday Cabaret: The Eras Show

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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CECE WINANS CHRISTMAS

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Ghent Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Naro Cinema Festive Features for the Holidays

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Hermitage Holiday Village

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HOLIDAY YULE LOG BONFIRE & HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

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Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market

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Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Classical Christmas in Norfolk

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A Storyland Christmas

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23rd Annual Fair Trade Festival at Elation Brewing

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Holly and Houseplants at Selden Market

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NoCo Holiday Wine Fest

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The Virginia Chorale presents Sing We Nowell

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Fanciful Fig Antique Market

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Ghent Holiday Market

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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

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

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PLAN YOUR GROUP TOUR

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

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