Norfolk Lunch Cruise

Lunch, 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
~Gardener Salad - California Baby Lettuce tossed with Grape Tomatoes and a selection of Champagne Vinaigrette and Peppercorn Ranch dressings
~Italian Pasta Salad - Freshly-cooked Pasta mixed and mingled with Green and Red Peppers, Celery, Sweet Onions and savory Italian Dressing
~Classic Potato Salad - A mix of Mached and Cubed Potatoes, Diced Onions, Celery and Sweet Pimentos, blended with a creamy Herb Mayonnaise

ENTREES
~Stuffed Sole - Fillet of Sole stuffed with Crabmeat in a White Wine Infusion
~Classic Baked Chicken - The most flavorful cuts of Chicken tossed with a Buttery Blend of Seasonings and baked to perfection
~Three Cheese Primo Pasta - Rotini Pasta drenched in a delicate Boursin Cheese Sauce and blended with Parmesan and Monterey Jack, then covered with Japanese Breadcrumbs and baked to a creamy, crunchy perfection

ACCOMPANIMENTS
~Spanish Rice - Red Long Grain Rice seasoned with a traditional Spanish Catalan blend
~Fresh Local Harvest Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERTS
Sweet Dessert Trio:
~Moist Lemon Mousse Shortbread
~Oreo Dream Bar
~Brulée Raspberry Cheesecake
all served with a variety of sauces and whipped cream

Boarding time 30 minutes prior to departure.

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 888-790-1873.