Norfolk Lunch Cruise

Celebrate Independence Day with lunch, a cruise, a show, and an amazing city view featuring narrated sightseeing of the world's largest Naval Base.

Feel right at home as you cruise in climate-controlled comfort.

You'll dine on a wonderful buffet as you gaze at an endless stream of city sights.

Listen to talented entertainers dazzle you with song. Unlike a restaurant or banquet hall, the cruise ship brings the Norfolk skyline to you in all its ever-changing glory.

Sightseeing on the Lunch Cruise:

Your cruise departs from The Waterside in Downtown Norfolk. Your excursion covers the Elizabeth River waterfront with spectacular views of the city's downtown and the mighty ships of the Navy's Atlantic Fleet. No trip to Norfolk is complete without a view from the deck of our festive ship. And while you're enjoying all the highlights, you can dine, dance and have a great time, too.

1. Waterside
A festival marketplace featuring unique shops, live entertainment, indoor restaurants and outdoors cafes.

2. Nauticus
The National Maritime Center lets visitors esperience maritime wonders with hands-on exhibits, movies, ship simulations and more.

3. Portsmouth Naval Hospital
America's oldest naval hospital; Robert E. Lee was briefly held prisioner under its porch after the Civil War.

4. Old Fort Norfolk
Built under orders of George Washington in 1794, the fort was used during the war of 1812 to help defend the city against the British; it is now home of the Army Corp of Engineers.

5. Norfolk Southern Coal Terminal
Home of the world's largest Coal Pier, this terminal can load up to 8,000 tons of coal per hour.

6. Portsmouth Marine Terminal
Cargo Company that features giant Passaco cranes and over 100 acres of berthing facilities.

7. Norfolk Naval Base
Established in 1917, it is the world's largest naval base and home port for the Atlantic Fleet with over 125 ships including aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines.

Food Service

The only thing more irresistible than the view is our menu, which offers you a satisfying array of choices and flavors. Whether helping yourself to our lunchtime or dinner buffets, our attentive servers cater to your every request so you can relax and enjoy the entertainment and sights.

Our host will invite you to a buffet of popular favorites featuring several entrees, vegetables, salads and accompaniments. You'll finish off with your choice of dessert. Cocktail service is available throughout the cruise at your table or from one of our bars. Beverage cost and beverage service gratuity are NOT included in the price of the cruise.

Lunch Cruise Menu
(subject to change)

SALADS
~Tossed Garden Salad - Assorted Greens tossed with fresh Garden Vegetables and home-made Croutons, served with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressings
~Pasta Salad - Imported Pasta mixed and mingled with Green and Red Peppers, Celery and Sweet Onions
~Classic Potato Salad - A mix Potatoes, crisp Celery, diced Onions and Sweet Pimientos, blended with a Creamy Herb Mayonnaise and a hint of Dijon Mustard
~Chef's Choice Salad - Our Chef will create a fresh salad daily

ENTREES
~Wild Alaskan Salmon - Fresh Fillet of Salmon blackened and finished with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. (Alaskan Salmon is eco-friendly and sustainable)
~Herb-Roasted Chicken - Remarkably flavorful cuts of Chicken tossed with a buttery blend of Rotisserie Seasonings and baked to tasty perfection
~Apricot Glazed Pork Loin - Slow-cooked tender sliced Pork Loin rubbed with a Spiced Seasoning and served with a sweet Apricot Sauce
~Three-Cheese Pasta Al Forno - Imported Pasta in a creamy blend of mild and sharp cheeses topped with seasoned Bread Crumbs and baked to perfection

ACCOMPANIMENTS
~Garlic Mashed Potatoes
~Fresh Steamed Vegetable Medley

DESSERTS
~Sweet Dessert Duo:
~~Traditional New York-style Cheesecake
~~Sweet Chocolate Mousse Truffle

This tour does not include a hotel pick-up. Prices include tax and gratuity on food service. Bar service (beverages, tax and gratuity) not included. Child price discount applies to ages 3 through 11; children 2 and under are free. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-478-1480.