Cruise lines add stops in Norfolk, Yorktown
Major cruise lines are launching expansions expected to propel Hampton Roads forward as a tourism destination, with new stops in Norfolk and Yorktown. In Norfolk, Carnival more than doubled the number of cruises departing to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean and New England this year with a schedule that now runs from May to October. […]
Not by coincidence
Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander has a vision for his city that includes increasing revenue without creating additional taxes for residents. His focuses in achieving that goal include tourism, hospitality and entertainment — familiar parts of neighboring Virginia Beach’s economy. However, unlike Virginia Beach, he points out, Norfolk doesn’t have a reliable seasonal tourism ba[...]
Carnival to double trips from Norfolk, proposes year-round cruising
Carnival Cruise Line announced Monday it will more than double the number of cruises it offers from Norfolk in 2023 and is working toward year-round cruising from Norfolk in 2025. Stephen Kirkland, executive director of Nauticus, shared the news from Norfolk’s cruise terminal that overlooks the harbor where ships dock, adjacent to downtown Norfolk. Carnival […]