If you reside in the Mid-Atlantic area, consider one of our cruises departing from Norfolk. Embark on a journey, as countless seafaring Americans have, by booking a cruise from the 400-year-old seaport of Norfolk. Today, the city boasts a vibrant waterfront adorned with green parks, bustling shopping malls, delightful restaurants, and intriguing maritime museums and monuments. Before your cruise from Norfolk, you will be near two colonial villages—Colonial Williamsburg and Olde Towne Portsmouth—along with miles of beaches and a flourishing botanical garden. Be sure to explore these attractions before your cruise from Virginia to enrich your vacation with history and scenic beauty. Cruises from Norfolk also carry significant maritime prestige, as the city houses one of the nation’s premier maritime academies.
- Watch artisans blow glass at the Chrysler Museum of Art.
- Take a ferry to colonial Olde Towne Portsmouth village.
- Tour the Norfolk waterfront by boat from the NAUTICUS museum.
- Search for antique jewelry and furniture in the Ghent neighborhood.