great experience,buying and selling,most helpful people I've ever encountered,look forward to doing…read moreplenty more in the future

I just purchased a boat at HM Boats and had a GREAT experience! I actually live in Rhode Island and…read morewas planning on buying something locally until I stopped by HM Boats while on a business trip.They had a good selection of boats and were very low key during the sales process. In the end, I bought in Norfolk and shipped the boat to New England. HMB walked me through the whole process, followed up with with many phone calls. Communication and service was outstanding and I would definitely buy another boat from them.......Can't say enough about the experience Tim - East Greenwich, RI

These guys are a joke; they have no clue what they are doing…read more I had a part that needed to be returned to Yamaha to re-program it. I was told by Yamaha to send in the part thru a dealer, and they would re-program it for free. I went thru Norfolk Marine (Big Mistake). I dropped the part off on Wednesday and explained to the service manager what had happened and exactly what Yamaha told me. I also provided him the information Yamaha requested to be sent in with the part. He said he would have his tech look at it, I asked him why and that it just needed to be forwarded to Yamaha, he said just to verify the part. A few hours later I received a call from him saying a Yamaha tech would be out to program and install the part. I said that Yamaha was very specific stating the part could only be programmed at Yamaha. I asked him if he spoke to Yamaha and he said yes (this was a bold face lie) and they told him it could be programmed in the field. He told me the tech would meet me at 8:00AM that Friday. I took off of work Friday morning and the tech did not show, I tried to call the service department's manager at 9:00AM, and he was not in, the receptionist said she would let him know when he came in, he returned my call about 15 minutes later and said the tech was wrapping up and would be out shortly, he showed up around 10:00AM and told me no one had scheduled him to come out to my boat. He spent about an hour or so and could not get the part to work, he then called his office and tried a couple of other things, still did not work, he then called Yamaha, and they said the part would have to be sent to them in order to get it re-programmed (waste of 4-days). They then sent it to Yamaha, and it went through some problems there. Yamaha finally got it programmed and overnighted it back to Norfolk Marine (Thursday). I called Norfolk Marine the next day (Friday) and they said it did not come in and they would be looking for it. I called the following Monday, and they said it still had not shown, I then called Yamaha, and they told me it was signed for and gave me the tracking number. I entered the number, and it said it had been delivered the prior Friday. I called Norfolk Marine, and they went on an Easter egg hunt, come to find out it was delivered to the parts department and they refused it and told UPS it was supposed to go to Yamaha. It has been over 5-weeks, and I have not been able to use my boat, the part is now missing, and Norfolk Marine has no clue where it is.

On 21 June '25 i took my 2006 Hurricane Deck boat in for a 'Fuel filtering & purifying' service due…read moreto the outboard motor (Yamaha 115HP) being sluggish above ~3,500RPM. I explained within the last year I had changed out all fuel filters (between squeeze bulb and low pressure fuel pump, between low pressure fuel pump and Vapor Separator Tank (VST), high pressure fuel filter in VST), replaced High Pressure Fuel pump, fuel injectors, and installed a fuel water separator. I called on Wed. (25 June) to check on status of repairs and was notified by service manager that a technician had taken a fuel sample and identified that there was no issue with the fuel. I do not know the location (inside fuel tank?, fuel line off squeeze bulb?) of the fuel sample that the technician took. Additionally, I was informed the technician noted there were Auto Lite spark plugs in the outboard motor and changed the spark plugs to NGK (OEM) and stated the engine ran fine and was ready to go. Of note, I had changed those spark plugs to Auto Lite's (which are marine replacements for a Yamaha F115) last year. Cost was ~$417. I took the boat home on Fri. (27 June) and ran it in the water (NO CHANGE TO THE SLUGGISH CONDITION). After further troubleshooting myself I identified the engine oil level was way above normal (indicating a low pressure fuel pump dumping gas into the oil). I changed out the low pressure fuel pump and I'm in the process of cleaning/changing out fuel injectors. My frustration is that no one contacted me about not doing the fuel filtering & purifying, changing spark plugs, etc. before I called to check on status. Furthermore, I found the 'way above normal engine oil level'. I will never do any business with Norfolk Marine again.

Absolutely out of this world! I've been a loyal customer of Bay Venture Boat Rentals since 2017,…read moreand every single experience has been immaculate. From the moment you pull into the parking lot, everything is seamless. The check-in and safety briefing in the office are always professional, efficient, and welcoming, making the entire process effortless. Once you're out on the bay, it's clear why they stand above the rest. Their boats are well-maintained, and the staff genuinely cares about making sure you have an incredible day on the water. What makes Bay Venture truly special is that they're a family-owned business. They treat every customer like family and consistently go above and beyond to make you feel taken care of. After nearly a decade of renting from them, I can confidently say they've earned my trust and loyalty. I wouldn't rent from anyone else in Virginia Beach. Highly recommend!

Great experience with Bay Venture Boat Rentals. Easy to rent and a very friendly staff. Highly…read morerecommend.

Took a scuba certification here; the instructors were super helpful and knowledgable, I felt super…read moresafe and supported, and their new facilities are beautiful!!

Looking for a great local dive shop this would be it. As a matter of fact it's one of only few in…read moreHampton Roads. It's a full service shop from certification to equipment to swim lessons. Look for the Tiki themed business just off the corner of Mill Dam Rd. LDC remained open during the Virginia Stay at Home orders because they were deemed essential by the City of Virginia Beach which has a contract with Virginia Beach Lifesaving who guards the beach. Service by Luke and staff was phenomenal. They took all safety measures with cleanliness and also wearing mask. My experience was my son utilizing their indoor pool to keep active with training during lockdown orders. The tub is mainly used for swim lessons and scuba training. The roof structure seems a bit sketch with fiberglass and plastic over arched rods like a green house. However, there was no issue and during storms and high winds it's not operated. Pool time is $20 an hour, ask for any specials. They have a four lane 20 yard pool that worked, but not ideal with it being short 5 yards from regulation since my son is a competitive swimmer. Staff placed lane lines in during workouts. Staff kept the pool clean and most import during the off season it's heated. There is a changing area. Staff have told me that they think lessons will resume this Summer. I encourage any parent looking at programs to consider swim as essential. The 4-5 year old range in my opinion is a great age. The city has many options with recreation centers. However, LDC small groups is an advantage.

This is a great little marina if you are eligible to use DoD MWR facilities. Newly remodeled with…read moreconcrete floating piers. Sheltered location, with good security (on a Naval Base). Decently outfitted ship's store with all the essentials and ordering/quick turnaround for non stocked items. Fuel, gas and diesel on site. Walk to on base gym, convenience store, barber shop, and food outlets. Walk a little farther..but still walkable, to full service grocery, marine supply, and multiple food/retail outlets and bus stops just outside the gate. Nate Harris, the manager, and his crew take care of business, get to know you, and are always willing to help. You can't go wrong if you are eligible to use this facility.

I found Budget Boats on Facebook marketplace when I was searching for a trailer for my pontoon…read more Chandler replied to all my messages promptly and straightforward. After he informed me of his inventory and the cost, I felt confident enough to stop by for a possible purchase. When my husband and I arrived, Chandler texted that Craig Allen would be assisting on his behalf. Craig was very welcoming and knowledgeable. We were very happy with our purchase and the price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend Budget Boats and the team working together to make their customers happy. The experience could not have been better. Thank you, guys!

Bought a few used items to get me legal on the water. Robert was helpful and polite. Going back for…read moremy outboard maintenance supplies.

1* If it's still closed, with excuses. 4* if it's open. It's…read moreabout time. This pier provides QOL for so many.

Its secured till further notice been like that for a very long time.read more

We were invited to ride on a personal yacht from a couple of really generous friends that we rent…read moreproperty from. They keep their boat here. The location is very easy to get to from the Norfolk area. They have parking available but be very careful where you park. They do tow and they have signs displayed everywhere. You can also ride the ferry at this location on high street which is about a block away. There is a small fee for riding on the ferry. They accept cash only. The yacht we were on was so lovely. Had everything you could possibly need to stay overnight. Or longer. You get a chance to see all the boats docked nearby and the water was very calm. Would definitely enjoy returning if invited. I hope to be invited again real soon.

Downtown is just a short walk away; there was a farmers market where I was able to pickup local…read moreproduce. The staff was friendly and I felt safe where we were located.