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Virginia Boating a great way to spend a day.
Virginia boating can add a whole new dimension to your trip to Williamsburg Virginia. Check out these options to satisfy your desire to be on the open water. Pleasure CruisesThe American RoverThis tall ship, inspired by other 19th century cargo schooners, sets sail daily from Waterside in Norfolk. The captain narrates the tour and shares interesting facts. You can lend a hand with the sails or take a turn at the helm. If that is not for you how about a roam around the deck to enjoy the scenery or just sit and relax. The Ship sails everyday rain or shine from mid April through late October. They do welcome walk-ups but reservations are encouraged.Times and Prices: 11:30am Harbor Cruise (1½ Hours) 3pm Harbor Cruise (2 Hours) Sunset Cruise (2 Hours) 10:30pm Harbor Lights Party Cruise (1½ Hours) To find out more and to make reservations call: If you are interested in the naval base this is the Virginia boating experience for you. It leaves from the Nauticus Docks in Norfolk. This is also home to the Battleship Wisconsin. This two hour tour takes you on a tour that includes seeing aircraft to the sight of Aircraft Carriers, Nuclear Submarines, Guided Missile Cruisers, and all of the other ships that form the World's most powerful Armada This 2 hour tour runs rain or shine daily. To find out more about this tour call 757-627-7406. Rates: Take this fascinating three hour nautical tour and explore places like the Norfolk Naval Base, Historic Ft. Wool, Chesapeake Bay , the site of the Battle of Monitor-Merrimac, learn about Black Beard legends and more. This would be a perfect tie in with the Mariner's Museum. Reservations are recommended for this tour. For directions and to make reservations call (757)868-3474
Fishing CruisesJoin Captain Wainwright and his crew to experience the some of the best best bottom fishing on the east coast for spot, croaker, trout, and flounder. The Ocean Eagle is a 65-foot head boat that can take 73-passengers on a great fishing trip. There are 5 hour morning and afternoon trip and during the summer there is a 4 hour evening tour. The Ocean Eagle departs from the Downtown Hampton Public Piers in Hampton Virginia. It is about 30 minutes from downtown Williamsburg Virginia. SPRING AND SUMMER DRIFT FISHING Morning Charter: 6:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. $30.00 per person Afternoon Charter: 12:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. $30.00 per person Night Trips- Wednesday. Friday & Saturday 6:30 p.m. - 10:30pm $30.00 per person Your fee includes bait, tackle and license. For more information call (757)868-3474
The Norfolk cruises will take about 1 hour to reach while it will only take about 35 minutes to reach Hampton and 20 minutes to reach Yorktown. Williamsburg Virginia and the whole Tidewater area revolves around water in one way or another. Virginia Boating is a very important part of our culture. By adding this to your vacation you will see something that many uninformed tourists miss. If you are planning a trip to the Mariners Museum try adding in the Miss Hampton 11 and see where the actual battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac took place. What a great tie in. If you are interested in Yorktown you might want to consider taking a ride on the Schooner Alliance and sail the same waters that the ships sailed during the Battle of Yorktown. No matter how you tie Virginia boating into your trip, you will not be disappointed.
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