What cruise ships visit Port of Norfolk?

Port of Norfolk is visited by cruise ships from major cruise lines throughout the year. You can see which ships are currently near Port of Norfolk and recent arrivals on the port's live tracking page at /ports/norfolk.

Where is Port of Norfolk located?

Port of Norfolk is located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.

What is the best time to visit Port of Norfolk?

The best time to visit Port of Norfolk depends on the cruise season for Virginia. Check the seasonality page at /ports/norfolk/seasonality for month-by-month ship visit data and peak travel periods.

What shore excursions are available at Port of Norfolk?

Port of Norfolk offers a variety of shore excursions including guided tours, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Popular activities in Norfolk include sightseeing, local cuisine tours, and historical site visits. You can also book excursions independently through platforms like Klook and Viator.

How do I get from Port of Norfolk to Norfolk?

From Port of Norfolk, you can reach Norfolk by taxi, public transport, or shuttle services. Many cruise lines also offer shuttle services into town.

Port of Norfolk Cruise Port: Live Ship Schedule

Cruises from Port of Norfolk from $520

Carnival Sunshine sailing from Norfolk, Virginia

Leaves in 9 days

8 Day Canada

Carnival • Carnival Sunshine

Sep 19, 2026

North America

$875/person

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Leaves in 17 days

6 Day Bahamas

Carnival • Carnival Sunshine

Carnival • Carnival Sunshine

Dec 6, 2026

Bahamas

$520/person

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PORT OVERVIEW

Port of Norfolk at a Glance

Port of Norfolk is a major cruise departure port in Norfolk, United States, part of Virginia. Cruises embark and disembark here. Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line regularly visit Port of Norfolk.

Timezone
America/New_York
UN/LOCODE
USORF
Port Type
Turnaround Port

LIVE DATA

1 Nearby Right Now

LIVE

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Live positions updated about 20 hours ago

Nearby (underway, not docked)

Vision of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International

Nearby

Recent Ship Visits

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival

Sep 5

5h

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival

Aug 30

21h

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival

Aug 23

40h

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival

Aug 16

17h

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival

Aug 10

18h

Frequent Visitors

Ships and cruise lines that visit Port of Norfolk most often (last 90 days)

Top Ships

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Cruise Line

12 visits

Zuiderdam

Holland America Line

1 visit

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ACTIVITIES

Shore Excursions & Activities

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Klook

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Port of Norfolk