Norfolk New Year's Eve Signature Dinner Cruise
Guests enjoy a dinner buffet offering freshly prepared salads, entrees, and desserts while cruising past the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. The celebration includes onboard DJ entertainment, a sparkling wine toast, and access to climate-controlled interior decks. Full bar service with creative cocktails, beer, and wine is also available onboard.
What to Expect
Scenic dining cruise featuring views of the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet.
Event Details
Duration
4 hours.
Food & Drink
The buffet includes freshly prepared salads, entrees, complements, and desserts, with unlimited coffee, tea, and water; a sparkling wine toast is for guests 21 and older with valid ID, and cocktails, wine, and beer are available from the bar.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults and couples celebrating new year’s eve
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Boarding: 8:30pm; cruise: 9:00pm–1:00am.
- Parking: Parking is available at the Waterside Garage, on the corner of Waterside Drive and Atlantic Avenue.
Tips & Advice
- Allow four hours for the cruise, which includes a dinner buffet and onboard entertainment.
- Wear casual attire; examples include nice jeans, khakis, dresses and button-up shirts.
- Bring valid ID if you are 21 or older and plan to take part in the sparkling wine toast.
- Use Waterside Garage for parking, located on Waterside Drive at Atlantic Avenue.
- Tell the crew about dietary restrictions, which can be accommodated where possible.
Special Events & Promotions
- Infants under two cruise free.
- A Silver package is available with top-shelf drink tickets.
- A Gold package is available with top-shelf drink tickets, sparkling wine and keepsake flutes.
- A Platinum package is available with top-shelf drink tickets, keepsake flutes and a window table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the dinner buffet include?
It includes freshly prepared salads, entrees and desserts; coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water are also available.
Are drinks included, and can dietary needs be accommodated?
Alcoholic beverages are included, and the bar serves cocktails, wine and beer. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated where possible.
Who can take part in the sparkling wine toast?
Guests must be 21 or older and show valid ID for the toast.
What ticket upgrades are available?
Options include packages with top-shelf drink tickets, sparkling wine and keepsake flutes, or a window table.
What should I wear, and where can I park?
Casual attire is suggested, such as nice jeans, khakis, dresses or button-up shirts. Parking is available at Waterside Garage, on Waterside Drive at Atlantic Avenue.
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