During your student group visit to Virginia Beach you may want to take a cruise with American Rover Ship Cruises, where you can take in the breathtaking view of the water. The students can take part in an educational cruise that includes fascinating interactive hands-on activities. There are also a few public cruise options for your student group to explore. The educational program is fun for students of all ages. During the experience, the students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities. For example, the group will do things such as set the sails, steer the ship, learn how the captain navigates, and tie sailor knots. They will also hear stories pertaining to mariner history and the life of a sailor. The cruise is a 90-minute program. There are a couple of choices for cruises available. For example, you can enjoy a two hour Harbor Cruise, which is the most popular daytime tour. During the experience, the students will have the opportunity to help set the sails or they can take a turn at the helm. The captain will point out interesting highlights as you cruise the Norfolk Harbor. The group will see areas such as the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, NOAA Headquarters, Coast Guard Station, and the Norfolk Southern Coal Peers. You will also see the Battleship Wisconsin, along with some tugboats and private yachts. Another option is the Sunset Harbor Cruise. The experience is two hours in length. During the cruise, the captain will give a short tour of some of the sights on the Elizabeth River. At the conclusion of the tour, the group will be entertained by a ship musician while relaxing and enjoying the rest of the cruise.