Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina is located at the Virginia Dare Marina on Smith Mountain Lake and offers cruises April through December. The Virginia Dare is replica of a 19th century river boat. The dinner cruises are typically two hours, though accommodations can be made for a private charter. During their dinner cruise, you'll cruise along Smith Mountain Lake and dine on herb-roasted pork loin and roasted chicken, served with grilled vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. Virginia Dare also offers a Hawaiian-themed night, which features a festive luau feel and a Hawaiian-inspired menu such as mandarin chicken and coconut fried rice. If you're feeling daring, try their murder mystery dinner cruise, where you'll dine, enjoy the performance and try to guess who "done it."
Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina
3619 Airport Road
Moneta, VA 24121
800-721-3273
vadarecruises.com
Visit the pier of historic old town Alexandria for a cruise past the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., on one of Dandy's dinner boats. Dandy's Restaurant Cruises operate throughout the year. You will be served a five-course meal in a stylish atmosphere. The choices of entrees are varied; choose from prime rib, poached salmon, Cornish game hen and more. Your cruise will take you past the National monuments and Georgetown, lasting about three hours. As their website touts, "a night on the water beats a night on the town."
Dandy's Restaurant Cruises
Zero Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-6076
dandydinnerboat.com
The Spirit of Norfolk provides dinner cruises with a fun yet affordable feel. The ship leaves from the Otter Berth at Town Point Park. The Spirit of Norfolk sails the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor. From the ship you will be able to view the Norfolk skyline and the Naval Base. The dinner menu is buffet-style and features salads, beef and ham carving stations and stuffed chicken, salmon or pasta. After dinner, dance the night away to music provided by a live DJ.
Spirit of Norfolk
Suite 500
109 East Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
866-304-2469
spiritofnorfolk.com
