Spirit of Norfolk cruising once again after 2022 fire
The Spirit of Norfolk was cruising again on the Elizabeth River on Thursday after a fire decimated the original ship more than two years ago.
City Cruises Norfolk took a military appreciation cruise with the USO of Hampton Roads and other community partners. The vessel left the Waterside District of downtown Norfolk at 11:45 a.m. and sailed until about 2 p.m.
Earlier this week, the name was officially adhered to the new Sprit of Norfolk vessel, which has two indoor dining decks and three exterior observation decks. According to a spokesperson, this provides an unrestricted view of the Norfolk shoreline, including opportunities to see the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet.
City Cruises renamed its local vessel Spirit of Norfolk this week. The ship made its inaugural voyage – a military appreciation cruise in partnership with the USO of Hampton Roads – on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. (Stephen M. Katz / The Virginian-Pilot)
Since starting operations in Norfolk, the cruise line has seen close to 4 million guests, including more than 400,000 students, and has hosted over 3,000 reunions, toasted over 2,500 weddings and celebrated more than 1,500 proms.
The Spirit of Norfolk caught fire during a cruise down the Elizabeth River on June 7, 2022, while 108 people were on board, including elementary school students. No one was injured in the fire thanks to a rapid response, but the ship — valued at $4 million, according to a report — was a total loss. The remnants of the old vessel have since become an artificial reef in Florida.
Eliza Noe, [email protected]
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