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City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise

Norfolk, USA
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

4.2
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· Donald_L ·
May 2026
With a lively crowd, we felt like we were the center of attention. From being greeted at boarding, quickly approached once seated, given directions and our needs seen too. And finally the good bye as we went ashore. A complete experience.
· Keri_M ·
Apr 2026
Wonderful experience all around. The food was delicious. A warm evening cruising the river checking out the sights around us. A DJ playing music to dance to if you were inclined. Great evening with family.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Delicious dinner buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts
    • Onboard entertainment with DJ music, access to lounge spaces, and interactive games
    • Unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • 173 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

        Departing from Otter Berth | 173 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA. Please arrive at the meeting point early – boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      Norfolk (Pass By)

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Infant seats available
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Featured review

      Paulette_W
      The entire evening was everything went expected. Great weather, beautiful sunset, full moon, friendly staff, food was delicious and plentiful. Just one thing that always bothers me is why children are allowed where so much alcohol is consumed. Just my personal view. We have done several evening cruises and this one is one of my favorites.

      Reviews

      4.2
      based on 56 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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      Birthday cruise!

      A_W, Jun 2026
      This is my 2nd year and I was hoping this time would be similar, but the food wasn't hot. Our table was about the last to go to buffet and most lids were open and could have caused the food to cool. I would prefer more options so we can order from a menu other just appetizers vs the same food on the buffet yearly. It was also a little chilly with A/C blowing very cold air! The actual atmosphere, cruise and music was great! Raven was amazing! She came and checked on us continuously to ensure we were good! Otherwise, I am looking forward to traveling again with Norfolk VA City Cruises!

      The most amazing,...

      Russell_G, Jun 2026
      The most amazing, beautiful and exhilarating experience. They made us feel extra special for our anniversary. The food was delicious and the views were better.

      The overall experience...

      Deborah_M, May 2026
      The overall experience was positive, however the food was not the best part of my experience. Especially with paying $140.00. The drinks were pricey.

      Twentea Party

      Jashanda_P, May 2026
      The food was amazing and the staff was amazing as well. This was a planned trip for my daughters 20th Birthday along with my 12 year old daughter. The Dj kept the energy going so please come ready to dance. Please arrive on time so that you can arrange your table, and prepare to eat dinner. I purchased tea party cups and plates.

      A complete experience.

      Donald_L, May 2026
      With a lively crowd, we felt like we were the center of attention. From being greeted at boarding, quickly approached once seated, given directions and our needs seen too. And finally the good bye as we went ashore. A complete experience.

      Relaxed, fun, evening

      Keri_M, Apr 2026
      Wonderful experience all around. The food was delicious. A warm evening cruising the river checking out the sights around us. A DJ playing music to dance to if you were inclined. Great evening with family.

      You have to reserve your seat for this Dinner cruise…

      Richard_G, Mar 2026
      I went with my wife… I surprised her for her 40th Birthday the manager made my special request come to life.. the crew also said happy Birthday to her many times and the food was delicious.. The ship crew even got in on the music and had a good time by dancing with the crowd it was amazing

      Go for the ride!

      Alvin_H, Mar 2026
      They can come and enjoy themselves with great service. Please be on time not to delay everyone else experience.

      Don't Miss The Dinner Cruise Experience

      Kenneth_C, Nov 2025
      Phenomenal experience. If you left the cruise hungry it was your own dang fault. Great variety and great food. Desserts were scrumptious. DJ played great music and the entire crew was outstanding. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

      Moonlight magic!

      Paulette_W, Aug 2025
      The entire evening was everything went expected. Great weather, beautiful sunset, full moon, friendly staff, food was delicious and plentiful. Just one thing that always bothers me is why children are allowed where so much alcohol is consumed. Just my personal view. We have done several evening cruises and this one is one of my favorites.

      Excellent

      Phoenix_E, Aug 2025
      Top shelf great atmosphere hospitality on point. Could not ask for better service. Friendly atmosphere.

      A perfect mix generation dinner cruise

      Paulette_B, Jul 2025
      This was a wonderful experience . The grand children enjoyed themselves . The food and music was great.

      Good food , good music , good views. The staff was great, attentive and respectful. I give this cruise an overall 8.5/10

      Adaiza_V, Jul 2025
      It was very easy to book this cruise through Viator. It was also cheaper than booking on city cruises. The food was way better than I expected. The DJ was good. We did a lot of line dances. However he catered to all the people celebrating something. Games on the 3rd deck was cool. The views weren’t anything spectacular. But it is pretty looking at the sunset. Definitely a great date night. Bathrooms were clean. Boat was clean. I suggest booking a Friday night. It wasn’t too crowded. It was just the right amount of people. We celebrated a birthday and she enjoyed herself so a job well done Spirit of Norfolk!!

      Best cruise I've ever been on

      Peyton_F, Jun 2025
      Wonderful cruise. Great food. Everything was on point, and all the staff were very professional. I recommend anyone go, but bring a partner if you can. It makes the experience much better.

      Great food, poor service.

      Anthony_E, May 2025
      Food was great, cruise was good, enjoyed the atmosphere and other guests. Service was the big fail. The staff was nice but ineffective and the big excuse was "we are short handed". So it took forever to get our drinks and even longer to get them refilled, getting our plates removed, etc. We ordered appetizers that we never received all while one of the staff was on the dance floor. We enjoyed ourselves but we will not do it again. They need to fix the staffing problem.

      Good Food and Experience

      Tatyana_F, May 2025
      This was a fun experience. The food was delicious and the river views were so neat. I will say, any mixed drink we got had no alcohol in it (we ordered a margarita for 2, finished it, and were convinced there wasn’t an ounce of alcohol in that drink). I’d suggest getting beer if you want to get a bang for your buck. The service was great - they had a dance floor, good tunes and foosball on the top deck. Some questionable attire from some guests but overall a good experience. Not sure if this is worth the $90+ per person but it was a fun anniversary dinner for us.

      Wrong website

      Oneida_G, May 2025
      Purchased by mistake, I searched City Cruises website and this website appeared as it was, be aware they can even make any changes, the lady that answered the phone was very rude and unprofessional! call City Cruises directly 😉 because if you sech online you will viator website, they are NOT City Cruises! Worst experience ever.

      Veggie cruiser

      A_W, May 2025
      City Cruise welcomed us as we approached the ship with smiles! We experienced a very beautiful sunset and the food was very good with plenty of choices!

      A Lil disappointed

      Cherisse_A, Apr 2025
      We had a great time but it was our anniversary and I think that one thing you guys should change, I think we should have received that.

      Enjoyed delicious food...

      William_F, Mar 2025
      Enjoyed delicious food and wonderful music. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. My birthday gift to my wife was a worthwhile investment.

      Norfolk Dinner cruise Glows

      QuaShanda_M, Feb 2025
      The staff were friendly and accommodating.?The food was magnificent. The music genres were multi cultural. I also appreciated the presence of security officers.

      Family on the tide!

      Lilli_A, Nov 2024
      Good quality of food and excellent service. Very friendly staff! The ship was clean and decorated to reflect the festive spirit!

      Beautiful

      Sgradillas, Oct 2024
      Had such a beautiful time on the dinner cruise, will recommend to others as a must when in Norfolk. May do this again soon.

      Enjoyable Dinner Cruise

      Eric_K, Oct 2024
      The food, music, and cruise were all incredible!! We’d do this again! Our son and daughter-in-law came with us and had a great time!

      Spirit of Mount Vernon

      David_W, Sep 2024
      Great Hospitality from the staff! Extremely accommodating and pleasant! Great Food! Overall Good atmosphere and clean party vibe!

      Good trip when in Norfolk and want to see ships

      James_P, Sep 2024
      Food was good boat was clean tour was fun. Was a little loud with talking in restaurant. Glass in restaurant was a little hard to see out due to glare but the top deck was great.

      Prepare 2x as long to drive to port

      Susan_B, Aug 2024
      Traffic was a nightmare and when I knew I was still 5 hours away from Nofolk and I would literally arrive as the boat sailed I called Viator who had a representative that couldn't speak english well and when I tried to get her to contact the operator I was told no.. I did understand that much after much struggles, I gave up

      Response from Host, Sep 2024

      Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced with traffic and communication. We take these concerns seriously and will work to ensure our support is more effective in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope you have better experiences in the future.

      40th birthday party 🎈

      Geoffrey_W, Aug 2024
      Celebrated wife's 40th! She has a wonderful time! The food was delicious, the DJ was entertaining, and the waiter was very accommodating. Would definitely do it again!

      All good xcept the food.

      Lynn_S, Aug 2024
      The DJ and the music was awesome. The food was not tasty. Everything was spicy. Just go with regular food. It’s much better. The potatos were dry and cold.

      Everything

      Kelly_M, Jul 2024
      The atmosphere was perfect. The music was outstanding. The food fabulous. We loved it will and definitely be there again!

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      Book ahead!
      On average, this is booked 29 days in advance.