Cruises

Hampton’s sunny, inviting waterfront encourages visitors to cast away and climb aboard! From harbor tours to fishing charters, from sailing lessons to kayaking Hampton’s waterways, we have sun, fun and water play in the bag.

Attractions	Beach Fun	Cruises
Eco Tourism	History	Military
Museums	Theaters	Heritage Sites
Civil War Travel	Day Spas	Fine Arts

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Fort Wool

This island fortress, dating to 1819, played important roles in the Civil War and in both World Wars.

Hampton Roads Harbor
Hampton, VA
1-800-800-2202
(757) 727-1102

This island fortress, dating to 1819, played important roles in the Civil War and in both World Wars. Although not accessible by car, it is easy to view from the Chesapeake Bay shore of Fort Monroe and is featured during the Miss Hampton II harbor tour.

Open May-September: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Admission: Purchase tickets from the Harbor cruise office located inside the Hampton Maritime Center. For ticket information, go to www.misshamptoncruises.com or call 757-722-9102, 888-757-BOAT.

Hampton Visitor Center

The Hampton Visitor Center, now located in the Hampton History Museum, is the perfect place to begin your city tour.

Downtown Hampton
120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA
(800) 800-2202
(757) 727-1102
visitor@hamptoncvb.com

The Hampton Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your city tour. You will find a variety of maps, area attraction brochures and personal attention from a Visitor Information Specialist. The Visitor Center shares an address with the Hampton History Museum and gift shop.

Parking is accessible in the free Settlers Landing Parking Garage. Free on-street parking is also available.

Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.

Free admission.

Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267

Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises

This double-decked tour boat offers daily narrated cruises of the Hampton Roads harbor and Chesapeake Bay. Get a taste of Hampton's seafaring culture as you take to the water to see local fishing boats, mighty commercial cargo ships, Blackbeard's Point, Old Point Comfort, Fort Wool and the awesome gray fleet at the world's largest naval insallation, Norfolk Naval Base.

Downtown Hampton
710 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA
(757) 722-9102
(888) 757-2628
(757) 722-9113 fax

Daily Harbor Cruise Features:


Naval Station Norfolk Fort Wool The Historic Hampton Roads Harbor Battle of the Ironclads during the Civil War	Blackbeard the Pirate America's oldest operating Lighthouse Historic Fort Monroe Hampton University, and more!

Cruises depart 10:00 AM daily. Additional 2:00 PM daily departure Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Tour length: approximately 2 1/2 hours - 3 hours. Special tours, programs and all-day cruises available, including Intracostal Waterway excursions and James River Ghost Fleet tours. Private charters offered.

Purchase tickets at the Harbor Cruises office located in the Hampton Maritime Center.

Tours: April-October, Daily, 10:00am; Memorial Day-Labor Day, Daily, 10:00am & 2pm. closed Nov-Mar.

Admission: Adults, $22.00; Seniors & Military, $20.00; Children 7-12, $11.00; Children under 6, free. Admission includes 10% tax; prices subject to change.

Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267

Ocean Eagle - Hampton Roads Charters

Downtown Hampton Public Piers, I-64 Exit 267
(Adjacent to the Hampton Maritime Center)
710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669
757-868-FISH
hrcoceaneagle@cox.net

Go where the fish are aboard the 65-foot, 73 passenger headboat, the Ocean Eagle

Concession on board, with rod, reel, bait, tax and license included in per person charge

Cost: $30.00 per person

Departing daily spring/summer: 6:30am and 12:30pm

Night Fishing: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 6:30pm-10:30pm

Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Rockfish season starts October 4th.

Call for schedule, rates, and reservations.

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