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about the boat
Carrie B Cruises has been a family-owned and operated charter business since 1959, providing thrilling and memorable cruises to over one million people! As a family-owned business, genuine care goes into every charter. Pride and professionalism ensure smooth sailing as we head out into the calm waters of Hampton Roads.

  • 19th century paddlewheel riverboat replica
  • Fully modernized interior/exterior with spacious rest rooms
  • Regularly inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard and is certified to carry up to 320 passengers
  • Sit-down dinner service for up to 100 people
  • 2,000 sq. ft. lower deck is enclosed and climate-controlled and features large windows with spectacular water views and full bar service
  • 2,300 sq. ft. outdoor upper deck is an open-air observation deck, partially canopied, with second bar
  • Full sound system for DJ or band
  • Quality tables and chairs are provided
  • Pick up locations are listed below; additional locations are available, please contact us for details
  • Choose your own caterer, florist and music, or we will be happy to help arrange everything for you

PICK UP LOCATIONS:

Norfolk Waterside Dock:
Waterside Festival Marketplace
333 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23501
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Portsmouth North Landing Dock:
Portsmouth Visitors Center
6 Crawford Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Hampton Dock:
Behind the Cousteau Society 755 Settlers Landing Road Hampton, VA 23669
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Chesapeake Dock:
Great Bridge Lock Park
100 Locks Road
Chesapeake, VA. 23328
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Dockage at downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth, downtown Hampton, or Great Bridge in Chesapeake - no additional charge. Additional pick-ups availiable in Virginia Beach, Virginia's Eastern Shore, and throughout Southeastern Virginia.

TO PLAN YOUR EVENT CLICK HERE.
TO BOOK A CHARTER or for additional information, please call the owner directly at (954) 609-4735 or email info@carrieb.com

• The Carrie B Showboat is named for the original owner’s mother who lived to be 99.

• The Carrie B is an authentic replica of a 19th century paddlewheeler and private charter company operating throughout Hampton Roads, VA.

• The Carrie B has two decks—the lower deck is enclosed and climate controlled and measures 2,000 sq. ft. The upper deck is an open air space of 2,300 sq. ft. and is partially canopied.

• The Carrie B is operated by Senior Captain (2nd generation) Mark Johnson and Captain (3rd generation) Trafton Jordan.

• The Carrier B traverses the area’s waterways including, the Elizabeth River, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Western Branch of the Elizabeth
River, the Lafayette River...>>more