• Delve into the history of Norfolk, which was established in 1682.
• See a cannonball from the Revolutionary War that is still embedded in a church wall.
• Ice cream cone from Doumar’s where they still use the original waffle cone machine invented in 1904.
• See the final resting place of General Douglas MacArthur.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Visit remarkably diverse attractions that reveal the character of Norfolk.
• See a cannonball from the Revolutionary War that is still embedded in a church wall.
• Savor ice cream served in a waffle cone cooked in an antique cone maker.
• Enjoy the natural wonders in a botanical garden from the comfort of a trackless train.

• See an incredible private collection of World War I and World War II aircraft.
• Gain insight into the history of the airplanes by following a docent through the hangars.
• Enjoy a panoramic drive through Virginia Beach that emphasizes its maritime history.

• Gain an understanding of General Douglas MacArthur’s career at his namesake memorial.
• Browse the world-class collection of art work in the Chrysler Museum.
• Drive through Norfolk’s most historical and architecturally significant districts.

• Sail around Hampton Roads harbor in the three-mast schooner American Rover.
• Be entertained as the crew regales you with local lore and historical facts.

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• Gain a deeper understanding of colonial life in Williamsburg.
• Tour many of the finest examples of colonial architecture, all painstakingly restored.
• Interact with shopkeepers and guides in colonial costumes.
• Browse the magnificent Governor’s Palace, the seat of power during colonial times.
• Enjoy hours of free time, exploring attractions that interest you most.

• Browse Virginia’s largest aquarium on your own, lingering at favorite attractions.
• Climb to the top of an 18th-century lighthouse for a sweeping view of the sea.
• Spend free time relaxing at the boardwalk, which stretches three miles along the ocean.
• Swim in the ocean or simply stretch out on the sand and bask in the sun.

• Learn about the hardships that the Jamestown settlers faced.
• See replicas of the settlers’ ships and their fort.
• Peruse the revealing exhibits in Yorktown’s American Revolution Museum.
• Browse a re-created army encampment and farm from revolutionary times.
• See where General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington in 1781.