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The Graceful Sailing Ship American Rover!
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I wasn't sure exactly where to put this tip - Transportation? Sports? We see this ship docked at Waterside when we are there, and people buy tickets at the blue kiosk which also serves as the dockmaster's office.

I have not taken this cruise. The website says "Her design was inspired by 19th century cargo schooners, yet she possesses the modern amenities that assure a comfortable cruise...spacious topside decks with seating, climate controlled below deck cocktail lounges, clean restrooms, and a ship's store offering souvenirs, snacks, sandwiches, & your favorite beverages" She is licensed for 149 passengers.

She also does educational cruises for schools.

Schedule:

Spring Sailing
April 12th - May 23th
11 am Harbor Cruise
Saturdays - 2 Hour Cruise
3 pm Harbor Cruise
Every Day - 2 Hour Cruise
6 pm Sunset Harbor Cruise
Wednesday thru Sunday
2 Hour Cruise

Summer sailing
May 24th - Sept. 1nd
11 am Harbor Cruise
Wednesday thru Saturday
2 Hour Cruise
3 pm Harbor Cruise
Every Day - 2 Hour Cruise
6:30 pm

Sunset Naval Base Cruise
Every Day - 3 Hour Cruise Adults Only
June 14th - Aug. 30st

10:30 pm Saturday
2 Hour Cruise
Live DJ, Dancing,
Fun Contests,
Bar Service

Fall Schedule
September 2th
thru Late October
11 am Harbor Cruise
Saturdays - 2 Hour Cruise
3 pm Harbor Cruise
Every Day - 2 Hour Cruise
6 pm Sunset Harbor Cruise
Wednesday thru Sunday
2 Hour Cruise

Directions: Take I-64 toward Norfolk, then take I-264 West (if coming from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, just take I-264 West), towards downtown Norfolk. Take the left exit onto Waterside Drive. Go two short blocks to the blue roofed Waterside Festival Marketplace, and the AMERICAN ROVER Dock. Parking in city garages across Waterside Drive

Updated Jul 5, 2007

Phone: (757) 627-SAIL Fax: (757) 627-66

Website: http://www.americanrover.com/

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robertnavy 21 reviews

check out this beach i have never been but have been told nice and not so touristy mainly locals beach with nice restaraunts and bars.

Written Jul 26, 2005

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