With a 300-year-old tradition of catering to water lovers, Portsmouth’s 85 miles of navigable channels allow for a front-row seat to these fun waterfront activities:

Carrie B Harbor Tour   
Set sail from Olde Towne to explore the world’s largest natural harbor, see the nation’s first naval shipyard and the Norfolk Naval Base (home to the Atlantic Fleet), and cruise near the site of the Battle of the Ironclads between the Monitor and the CSS Virginia (Merrimac) aboard a replica of a 19th-century Mississippi riverboat. Tours available April through mid-October. Light menu served on board. Departs from North Landing, Portsmouth,
(757) 393-4735
www.carriebcruises.com

Elizabeth River Ferry   
Pedestrian ferry crossing the Elizabeth River between Portsmouth and Norfolk. Operates seven days a week, departing from High Street Landing on the hour and half-hour, and from North Landing at five minutes after the hour and half-hour for arrival at Waterside in Norfolk. Seasonal schedule to Harbor Park running one hour before game time and one hour after game ends.
(757) 222-6100
www.gohrt.com

Water Taxi   
Stops on the river include any destination in Olde Towne Portsmouth and downtown Norfolk. The taxi also offers a 20-minute tour of the Portsmouth waterfront. To call for a ride or to arrange a charter, call 439-TAXI (8294) or let the staff at the Visitor Information Center call for you.