SCHOOL & STUDENT EVENTS

Turn Any School Event Into A Class Act.
From kindergarten to high school, college and beyond, the Spirit of Norfolk has a cruise to suit every student body, no matter what your age or stage of life. Click on the link below that best describes you and your group’s interests:

• Educational (And Fun!) Field Trips
• Breakfast Cruise
• Brown Bag Field Trip Cruises
• Kids Discovery Cruise
• Anchors Aweigh Lunch Cruise Combo
• Elementary School Lunch
• Middle School Lunch
• High School Lunch
• School Dance Parties & Proms
• College & University
  • Afternoon Event
  • Evening Event
  • Late-Night Party
  
  
• Faculty, Alumni, Staff Events
  • Afternoon Event
  • Evening Event

 

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Field Trips
Give your students a morning, afternoon or evening of interactive education disguised as fun with these ultimate field trip packages!

• Breakfast Cruise
What a way to wake up interest in history & geography! This two-hour field trip features a narrated tour of historic Hampton Roads Harbor, lively music and this kid-friendly breakfast buffet.

~ Student Field Trip Breakfast Menu ~ Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patties French Toast Sticks Assorted Muffins, Croissants & Danish Seasonal Fruits Unlimited Soda & Juice

Available year-round.
Boarding: 8am • Cruising: 8:30 - 10am • $22.90 per person*

• Brown Bag Field Trip Cruises
Students pack their lunch and hop aboard the Spirit. Features: SOL- compliant programs presented by Nauticus (The National Maritime Center); narrated tour of the Elizabeth River including a Close-Up of the Navy's Atlantic Fleet; Safe, secure environment featuring climate-controlled interior decks and spacious outdoor observation deck.

Available weekdays, September thru November.
Cruising for an hour and a half • $10.00 per person*

 

• Kids Discovery Lunch Cruise
Each cruise includes a lively DJ/emcee, fascinating SOL-compatible programs created by Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, and this special kids menu.

~ Student Field Trip Lunch Menu ~ Tossed Green Salad Fresh Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions and more, all tossed together and served with homemade dressing Fruit Favorites A healthy and delicious display of in-season Whole Fruit Veggies & Dip A variety of crisp and crunchy raw Vegetables served with a Tangy Dipping Sauce Pizza Everybody's favorite, made with fresh Tomato Sauce and Grated Mozzarella Cheese baked to perfection. Allow our Chef to choose Pizza-By-The-Slice or Personal Mini Pizzas Chicken Tenders Boneless strips of Tender Chicken rolled in Seasoned Bread Crumbs and baked to a crunchy finish, served with a variety of Dipping Sauces Mac & Cheese A classic favorite of Tender Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese blended to a creamy perfection Dessert Please allow our Chef to select the perfect sweet treats for your group Beverages Unlimited Soda and Juice

Boarding: 10:30am • Cruising: 11am - 1pm • $24.90 per person*

• Anchors Aweigh Lunch Cruise Combo
This package includes a classic lunch cruise featuring a narrated harbor tour, plus admission to Nauticus, The National Maritime Center.

See our lunch menu >>>

Available year-round

• Monday – Friday: Boarding 11am or 11:30 am
  Cruising 11:30 am or 12pm • $35.90 per person*
• Saturday and Sunday: Boarding 11am or 12:30 pm
  Cruising 11:30 am or 1pm • $37.90 per person*
  

• Elementary School Lunch
Compliant with VA Standards of Learning guidelines. This fun cruise features a narrated tour perfect for teaching history and geography.

~ Student Field Trip Lunch Menu ~ Tossed Green Salad Fresh Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions and more, all tossed together and served with homemade dressing Fruit Favorites A healthy and delicious display of in-season Whole Fruit Veggies & Dip A variety of crisp and crunchy raw Vegetables served with a Tangy Dipping Sauce Pizza Everybody's favorite, made with fresh Tomato Sauce and Grated Mozzarella Cheese baked to perfection. Allow our Chef to choose Pizza-By-The-Slice or Personal Mini Pizzas Chicken Tenders Boneless strips of Tender Chicken rolled in Seasoned Bread Crumbs and baked to a crunchy finish, served with a variety of Dipping Sauces Mac & Cheese A classic favorite of Tender Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese blended to a creamy perfection Dessert Please allow our Chef to select the perfect sweet treats for your group Beverages Unlimited Soda and Juice

Available year-round
Boarding: 10:30 or 11:30am • Cruising: 11am - 1pm or Noon - 2pm
$20.90 per person*

• Middle School Lunch
Compliant with VA Standards of Learning guidelines. This cruise features a narrated tour perfect for teaching history and geography.

See our lunch menu >>>

Available year-round
Boarding: 10:30 or 11:30am • Cruising: 11am - 1 pm or Noon - 2pm
$26.90 per person*

• High School Lunch
Your students will enjoy entertainment by talented performers, dancing, limbo and a conga line. Narrated tour also included.

See our lunch menu >>>

Available year-round
Boarding: 11:30am • Cruising: Noon - 2pm • $33.90 per person*

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School Dance Parties & Proms

Break away from traditional auditoriums, restaurants and hotel settings.
Nothing can compare to a dance or prom out on the water aboard a Spirit harbor cruise! Choose from these special student packages or create one that is uniquely your own.

• DJ Dinner Dance Party
What a fun dance party idea! A bountiful buffet and one of the hottest DJs in Norfolk will give your students an unforgettable evening!

~ Student DJ Dance Menu ~ SALAD California Baby Lettuce with Feta Cheese, Olives, Grape Tomatoes and Shredded Carrots topped with a Champagne Vinaigrette and served Family Style CARVING STATIONS Roasted Rosemary Beef Slow Roasted Beef hand carved to order and served with a rich Demi-Glace and Chilled Horseradish Cream Hand-Carved Cob Smoked Ham Lean Ham slow-cured over roasted corn cobs for a distinctly rich, smoky flavor, enhanced with Caramelized Apples and a tangy Honey-Mustard Sauce ENTRÉES Captain's Stuffed Chicken Boneless Breast of Chicken stuffed with Dutch Pennsylvania Breading served with a exquisite Morel Sauce Stuffed Sole Filet of Sole stuffed with Crabmeat in a White Wine Infusion Three Cheese Primo Pasta Rotini Pasta drenched in a delicate Boursin Cheese Sauce and blended with Parmesan and Monterey Jack, then covered with Japanese Breadcrumbs and baked to a creamy, crunchy perfection Traditional Jambalaya with New Orleans Style Rice Sautéed Shrimp, Smoked Andouille Sausage, Chicken and Mussels with a mix of Seasoned Vegetables, blended in a rich Creole Rice Pilaf COMPLIMENTS Garlic Mashed Potatoes Fresh Local Harvest Seasonal Vegetables DESSERTS Sweet Dessert Trio Moist Lemon Mousse Shortbread Oreo Dream Bar Brulée Rasberry Cheesecake All served with a variety of Sauces and Whipped Cream Menu items are subject to change.

Available nightly year-round • Times and pricing vary by day of week
Call 866.451.3866 for details or request more information from our
event planners.

• Post-Prom Party
Enjoy a safe, alcohol-free party after the big event. Beautiful Elizabeth River cruise includes DJ, dancing and our late-night buffet.

~ Menu ~ Chicken Wings • Pizza Bites • Cocktail Meatballs International Cheese Board • Vegetables and Dip Open Soda Bar

Available Friday and Saturday year-round
Boarding: Midnight • Cruising: 12:20am - 2:30am
$30.90 per person*

Call 866.451.3866 for details or request more information from our event planners.

*Prices do not include taxes, fees, or your 18% prepaid administrative fee. Prices are subject to change without notice.