Dinner cruises along the Elizabeth River will return Friday — two months after the Spirit of Norfolk went up in flames and City Cruises Norfolk paused operations. The Spirit of Mount Vernon w… ...

The majority of the Spirit of Norfolk dinner cruise ship was charred black by the fire that began June 7, 2022.

City Cruises Norfolk is kicking off its 45th season with a relaunch of sorts for a boat that’s now being called The Spirit. A fire broke out on the iconic Spirit of Norfolk tourist boat last summer.

City Cruises Norfolk is kicking off its 45th season with a relaunch of sorts for a boat that’s now being called The Spirit. A fire broke out on the iconic Spirit of Norfolk tourist boat last summer.

The Spirit of Norfolk had been out of commission since June 2022, after a fire broke out on the cruise ship while a whole bunch of school children were onboard.

City Cruises Norfolk will offer a variety of experiences throughout the Spring season. Some of the experiences include Signature Dining Cruises, After Dark Dance Cruise, and more.

Wednesday's christening comes after the original Spirit of Norfolk caught on fire in June 2022, with more than 100 people on board. No one was hurt.

City Cruises made the announcement Wednesday, saying they would be officially renaming the 153 foot, three-level dining vessel from Spirit of Mount Vernon to Spirit of Norfolk.

Thursday marks an important event for City Cruises Norfolk as it officially renames its vessel the new Spirit of Norfolk.

The majority of the Spirit of Norfolk dinner cruise ship was charred black by the fire that began June 7, 2022. Nadeau said he didn’t sound a general alarm using the ship’s horn or make an ...