A group of eight of us enjoyed a fun and relaxing lunch cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk. The buffet…read morelunch was good and plentiful. It included three types of salads, rolls with butter, chicken, pulled pork, and salmon entrees, potatoes, Mac and Cheese, plantains, squash, and street corn. Plus a large selection of desserts. Iced tea and water came with the meal too. They also have a full bar and reasonable prices for beer and wine. Service is cheerful and efficient. The entire crew was accommodating and helpful. After lunch, you can go out on their decks and enjoy the view or stay inside to dance to tunes played by a DJ. Tip and tax is included on the cruise fee, though not on the separate drinks you order on board. They'll serve you drinks at your table or on the outside decks. We boarded at 11:30 am, and the buffet opened around that time too. We then sail shortly after 12 pm. We disembarked at 2 pm. Parking is available a block away in the Town Point Garage. I believe they usually have handicap parking close to the ship, but that area was occupied by a festival when we were there. They give a military discount. Sometimes you'll see a discount on their website too.

Enjoyable cruise to see ships and the harbor and river…read more On the boat you can grab snacks and hot dogs and beverages. The staff are friendly.

DON'T TRUST THIS BUSINESS! If I could give them no stars I…read morewould. Booked this yacht for my 40th birthday for June 4th, eight months in advance. Paid deposit and received confirmation. Started trying to reach out to Collin the point of contact in February to start the planning with any success by April had to reach out to Click & Boat. Finally spoke to Collin and planned out everything and received confirmation to arrive at Blue Water Yachting club by 9am. June 4th arrived and my party of 30 people loaded our shuttle and arrived to the yachting club at 8:45AM. No yacht to be found we starting trying to get ahold of Collin and Captain Rob with no success. Click & Boat couldn't get a hold of anyone from this business. We spend the next 90 mins trying to find the yacht and calling all the numbers we had. We ended up having to re-load the shuttle and spent the day at the beach. We still have not heard from anyone. Hundreds dollars of food and decorations were wasted. One of the worst experiences ever.

On the Virginia Elite for my Uncle's Surprise birthday party. The food, service and drinks were…read moreexcellent. Everyone on the Yacht was friendly

When I called to ask if there was anything special going on at the Bayou Bugaloo with your boat,…read morethe man who answered the phone could have told me you had a free piano show and anyone could attend instead of your attitude explaining to me it was for private events only at a minimum of $3,000. I'm giving this three stars only for the fact that my Mom has been talking about this boat being at the festival all weekend. Other than that i would NEVER rent your boat based on how you spoke to me and for not informing me of the free event. Good Customer service is going extinct every single day.

From the owner: Celebrate your next event on the Carrie B Showboat. From a simple party to a sophisticated themed…read moreaffair requiring catering, flowers, and music, our Party Planners can arrange everything for you or you can use your own vendors—it is entirely up to you.  Whether choosing to remain dockside, or to include a harbor voyage as a part of your charter, your celebration on the water will be exciting and special. Pickup locations available in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton & Chesapeake, VA – or just about any Southeastern Virginia dock! The Carrie B goes beyond Corporate Charters, Weddings, Reunions, School Events and Military Functions. Our list also includes: Corporate Events Weddings and Receptions Rehearsal Dinners Bachelor Bachelorette Parties Anniversaries Reunions Prom Graduation School Charters Educational Cruises Military Functions Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s Holiday Parties Sweet 16 Fundraiser Birthdays Retirement Memorial Service Bon Voyage

My boyfriend and I called GoKayak this past Monday (July 5) to join a 2 hour guided dolphin tour by…read moreFirst Landing State Park the next morning ($119 for 2 ppl). Bryan was very helpful in getting us set up (and also kept asking if we could handle 2 hours haha). The next morning we met up with the tour guide Will at 840am and signed the waiver before starting the tour at 9am. Will was very helpful in getting us situated and starting to paddle. My boyfriend's kayaked once but this was my first time and it wasn't bad! Will provided some ecosystem information but unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins (he said there were 6 or 7 who lived in the area). We finally saw three or four dolphin fins in the water once we reached the dock and unloaded at 11am, the end of the tour. Unfortunately most of the time was spent either paddling or trying to spot dolphins so not too much conversation was made during the tour but it was still interesting and fun for my first time. Hopefully if we get another chance to come down to VA, we can see the dolphins and enjoy another tour. Pro tip is to wear waterproof shorts because your butt and legs get wet. Also bring a towel in the car and make sure to put lots of sunscreen on before the tour. Our tour was July 6th 9am to 11am and it was hella nice til 10am when the sun greeted us veeeeery well. A hat would help!

We set-up our very first kayak adventure with Brian. Practically last minute! Our family had a…read morewonderful time. Brian was an awesome guide! We highly recommend it for everyone. We came in as beginners and finished our guided tour as repeat adventurers! We will go kayaking again! Thanks, Brian!

What a great experience!!…read more Stan responded nearly instantly, remained in contact and responsive with my questions up until the end when we boarded his boat. We had wanted to give a birthday gift of a fishing trip to grandpa and one of our kids and we're going to be in the area and we're so happy we found Blind Date Charters. The boat was great, we caught a bunch of fish and the kids and adults had a wonderful time. We did the 1/2 day which was perfect for our group considering we had kids. I highly recommend doing a charter with Stan. He was knowledgeable and so nice and we felt safe the entire time (former military/coast guard).

Great Fishing! Great Captain! One of THE greatest fishing trips of my life! I chartered Stan in the…read morehopes of experiencing some new kinds of fishing. He delivered beyond expectations. Already planning my next trip with friends!

My first experience was a great experience with Virginia Beach Watersports! A group of 8 of us went…read moreout on a Friday evening for a sunset pontoon ride, and it was honestly the perfect way to kick off the weekend. The location couldn't be better! They're located right in Sandbridge next to Baja, so it was super convenient to grab a couple of pizzas to bring along for the ride. We even brought cupcakes to celebrate a birthday. Highly reccomend this. Ryan was our boat driver, and he couldn't have been nicer. He made sure we were comfortable, gave us just enough info about the area, and let us enjoy the views at our own pace. The back bay is stunning. The peaceful water, gorgeous skies, and when the sun started to set, it was absolutely beautiful. I think we all had one of those "wow, we live here" moments. I'd recommend bringing a sweatshirt, since it does get chilly once the sun goes down! One thing I loved was how many options Virginia Beach Watersports has. Besides the pontoons, they've got jet ski rentals, watersports, kayaks, stand up paddle boards ... you name it. One day I'll definitely be back to try a jet ski day, just not quite yet! And the location. Being right next to the Baja is great if you want to continue the fun after your boat ride! If you're looking for something fun to do with friends or family that feels a little different but relaxing, I can't recommend this enough. Great location, great staff, and a gorgeous night on the water.

This was our second time back to VB Watersports. Had a blast tubing with John on Back Bay. He was…read morevery personable, our 11 year old loved talking with him. Tubing was fun and exciting, but still safe. Highly recommend.

River Dogs Kayaking offered a fun kayaking day from a comfortable pontoon boat. The boat was…read morecompletely decked out with everything we could possible need for a day trip of paddling and sight seeing. They just make it so easy to get into the 'wild' of nature and have a fantastic experience. If you want to try kayaking or you just want a fabulous guide to show you the details of nature- give River Dogs a call - I promise you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: 10% Special off your first booking. We offer fun excursions from a well-equipped and comfortable…read morepontoon boat for the purpose of seeing the sights and taking us to our kayaking destination along the beautiful Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. Now booking! Fun weekend and sunset excursions!

When I saw on Taste Tidewater's Facebook post that there were only 3 spots left for their Oyster &…read moreWine tour, I reserved the same day! It is also my birthday month and have had my eye on this tour for awhile. It was fate! Not knowing what to expect, I jumped the gun and paid immediately. When Rex, the owner, sent the itinerary, I saw 3 local restaurants, Catch 31, Rockefeller's, & Tautogs. My first thoughts were, "I hope this isn't lame...", "I could go to these places myself..." The group met at Virginia Aquarium for an optional tour inside for the first 30mins. I arrived late. Now, I wish I made it on time to hear more about oysters. Rex tried finding the group for me & we walked all around the museum. It was way too crowded, I was late, & didn't mind waiting. Perhaps walkie talkies as a communication tool for the husband & wife team. Not just for late arrivals. :) Could be distracting too but, just a suggestion. The aquarium attendants had no idea who or where the group was. I did appreciate the effort. Not many would help me catch up with group especially, since I was late. Our first stop was Catch 31. Table was set and ready to go. We had three chefs(one including one of our guides, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton) and the sommelier at our table. They educated us about the oysters & wine. They walked us through the various types of oysters & wine, regions, how to eat, & how to taste. We were served 4 oysters each from one of the 7 regions & two wine tastings. There were condiments and crackers on the table. I thought this was definitely the most informative restaurant out of the three. Next stop was Rockefeller's. Again, tables were set & wine was poured! No menu w/ descriptions. We had 2 raw oysters and 2 oysters rockefeller. Then, we were served hush puppies w/ pimento cheese which were amazing. Last, was coconut cake! This restaurant had more food offerings which was good because after several glasses of wine, I was hungry & others were too!! Last stop was Tautog's. They sat us outside & setup was more buffet style. Glasses of wine were on a table for us to pick up as we walked in. The presentation was beautifully prepared. They had 3 of their house sauces which were delicious! I thought the sauces were needed with these oysters. Others agreed. Didn't taste as fresh as the previous restaurants. I believe they were Lynnhaven and I've had Lynnhaven oysters before. So, not a reflection on the tour. There was also fresh cut fruit on the oyster platters. Only because TT asked, my recommendations would be: * Posting sample itineraries on social media * Clearer description of what to expect with regards to food so people know whether or not they should eat prior to the tour or pack a snack/sandwich. * Website shows they would be "happy to provide water and light snacks." None were offered. * Market/advertise the 10% off Yelp Check-in offer * Advise up front the 10% off Yelp Check-in is NOT valid for the Oyster & Wine tour. A portion of proceeds go towards non-profit which I totally understand & appreciate, just set the expectation. Overall, this was a lovely experience that one can comfortably do solo! I did and I truly enjoyed! Hands down. I am so happy to see a company like this on the East Coast and executing with such class. Please don't think this is a drunken wild party bus. It is a tasteful informative experience with subject matter experts who also enjoy partaking in libations while sharing their knowledge! :) I hope to see more food tours added to their current list. Rex, Lisa, & Chef Patrick were cordial, knowledgable, fun, and professional. Thank you so much for a memorable experience!

I went on the vineyard tour for a bachelorette party!! It was a fabulous time! Lisa, our tour…read moreguide, was knowledgeable, informative, and very hospitable!! Looking forward to the opportunity the either do a brewery tour or a different vineyard tour in the near future!!