The 9 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

February 15, 2022 Kandra Bartel

An early English settlement, Norfolk is filled with historic sites and monuments. Norfolk is also home to the oldest U.S. naval port, as well as the Battleship Wisconsin, which was in service from World War II through the Persian Gulf War. Locals and visitors head to Town Point Park for outdoor concerts and annual events such as the Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival. Families enjoy relaxing in Norfolk Botanical Garden and touring the harbor on a 19th-century Mississippi riverboat.
Restaurants in Norfolk

1. Kayak Nature Tours

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

We have been operating for 16 years as the premier kayak company in the Tidewater area. We offer professional and fun kayak tours throughout Southeast Virginia. Our 2.5 hour tours take you to Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, First Landing State Park, North West River, or our serene Sunset Tour in the beautiful Botanical Gardens. We offer all day tours to destinations like the Eastern Shore, Dismal Swamp, Outer Banks, Plum Tree Island, and many other destinations. Our premier Dolphin Tours start in May, where you can experience wild dolphins closer than ever.

2. Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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5.0 based on 1,766 reviews

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

NAVAL BASE CRUISES ABOARD THE VICTORY ROVER. Your front row seat to the Naval Fleet. 2 Hour Narrated Naval Base Cruises depart daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin. The Captain provides a fascinating and entertaining commentary aboard this Coast Guard inspected vessel. Cruising the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River you will see the sights of one of the world’s busiest sea ports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet: Destroyers, Guided Missile Cruisers, Submarines, Aircraft Carriers and more. Up to 150 guests enjoy plenty of comfortable seating, air conditioned enclosed deck, open air shaded upper deck, snack bar and souvenir shop. $25 Adults, $15 Children. Summer Schedule (June – August): 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily. Spring (April-May) and Fall (September-October): 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. 5:30 p.m. available on certain days. March, November and December: 2pm every day but Monday –

3. Finao Sportfishing

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Finao Sportfishing

Reserve our purpose-built 24’ Cape Horn fish-catching machine! Whether it is a relaxing inshore family fishing trip for spot, blue fish, spanish mackerel, croaker and trout or a exciting sportfishing trip for striped bass, sheepshead, flounder, tautog, spade fish, cobia, red drum, black drum, amberjack, and many others we can design a trip for you!

4. American Rover Sailing Cruises

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4.5 based on 594 reviews

American Rover Sailing Cruises

Set Sail with the friendly and experienced crew of this 125 passengerSailing Schooner. Offering Daytime and Sunset harbor cruises under sailon the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and the Port of Virginia.Help hoist the sails, take a turn at the helm, or just relax as the captain points out the sights of the historic Norfolk Harbor. Sunset cruises feature live entertainment. This elegant ship with her distinctive red sails is Coast Guard inspected for safety. Comfortable seating is available on the shaded upper deck and in our air-conditioned below deck area with ship store, bar and rest rooms. Popular for families, weddings, field trips,group outings and company parties since 1986. Cruises depart Waterside Marina in Downtown Norfolk. Sailing Mid April through Late October (Call or go online for Spring and Fall Daytime and Sunset Schedule)Summer Season (June – August) Cruises Depart Every day except Monday2 Hour Harbor Cruise 1:30pm (Adults $20, Children $12) 2 Hour SunsetCruise 7pm ($25 Adults, $15 Children). Special Moonlight Cruises and Themed Events – Inquire for more info.

5. Great White Water Sports

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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Great White Water Sports

Now located at 1000 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, in our new 4,000 sq. ft. facility directly on the beautiful beaches of the Chesapeake Bay. Launch directly from the beach, as we combine safety with breathtaking experiences, to ensure our customers have "Waves of Fun!". We offer jet skis, dolphin tours, stand up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, small fishing boats, and much more. At Great White Water Sports, you can make it a day at the beach, as beach volleyball, cornhole, free parking and wi-fi are included with any rental purchase. Come today and experience the Virginia Beach area's premier water sports rental company. "We'll see you on the water!"

6. CITY CRUISES – NORFOLK

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4.5 based on 466 reviews

CITY CRUISES – NORFOLK

Splash aboard City Cruises for the perfect mix of dining, entertainment and views. Cruising throughout the year from the Waterside in Downtown Norfolk, we offer lunch, dinner, moonlight and holiday cruises like Mother's Day, plus many themed cruises.

7. Salty Girl Charters

Fishing and cruising the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean of Virginia Beach. Both inshore and offshore fishing available.

8. Hook Shot Fishing

Hook Shot Fishing

Experience your next Salt water light tackle angling adventure in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean!

9. Norfolk Kayak Rentals

Norfolk Kayak Rentals

Norfolk Kayak Rentals is the only kayak rental available in Norfolk! Located off of Colley Avenue, enjoy paddling down Knitting Mill Creek and out into the Lafayette River. Pass by historic homes, experience wildlife, catch a beautiful sunset and see Norfolk the way it's meant to be seen.

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