Looking for a Group Tour Package?
Norfolk partners have come together to create wonderful packages to make planning your tour easier!
Bingo Cruise
Expires dec. 12, 2026
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. – April 15, May 13, June 17, July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Dec. 9.
Gospel Cruise
Expires Oct. 25, 2026
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 March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24. Times are 3-5 p.m.
Two for the Sea
Expires Nov. 30, 2026
Victory Rover, Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin
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.
2026 Virginia International Tattoo and Parade of Nations Combo Ticket
Expires April 18, 2026
Virginia Arts Festival

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
Rover Field Trips for Students
Expires NOv. 30, 2026
American Rover

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 Nov. 30, 2026
American Rover

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
Test Festival
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Patriotic Festival
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Flourish: d’Art’s Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks
Learn MoreBayou Bon Vivant
Indulge in the flavors of New Orleans at the Bayou Bon Vivant, a three-day celebration of the tastes…
In The Heights
Over the course of the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights, we encounter the many colorful…
Secrets of the Sea
Prepare to meet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in Secrets of the…
Adrienne Warren Tony Award Winner
“Perfection! Warren is the real deal and no imitation; she’s smoke…
In The Heights
Over the course of the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights, we encounter the many colorful…
Coffee I VAF Chamber Players
This is chamber music as it was meant to be heard: the communion of gifted…
Patriotic Festival | Zach Top
Raised in Sunnyside, WA, Zach Top grew up on classic country music around the…
Patriotic Festival | Brooks & Dunn
Once artists like Brooks & Dunn hit the Country Music Hall of…
Patriotic Festival | The Red Clay Strays
Hailing from Mobile, AL, The Red Clay Strays are one of…
Michael Mayo
In its 4-star review of his debut album, Jazziz raved, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush, neo-soul…
Norfolk Tides vs. Durham Bulls
Tuesday, May 26 Norfolk Tides vs. Durham Bulls 6:35 pm EDT…
Norfolk Public Schools High School Graduation
We are pleased to inform you that Norfolk Public…
Palmyra
Co-produced by Virginia Arts Festival and North Shore Point DowntownThey met at James Madison University, and now…
Portsmouth Public Schools High School Graduation
We are pleased to inform you that Portsmouth…
Josh Gates Live!
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit…
Finding Peace at Potsdam
Eric Jacobsen, conductorVirginia Symphony Orchestra ChorusCopland: “The Promise of…
Suffolk Public Schools High School Graduation
We are pleased to inform you that Suffolk Public…
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.
Guides & Itineraries
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Virginia International Tattoo
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