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Riverfront Canal Cruises

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Riverfront Canal Cruises

40-minute, historically narrated tours and private charters of the James River and Kanawha Canal.

Riverfront Canal Cruises offers 40-minute, historically narrated boat tours and private charters that travel along the James River, Kanawha Canal and Downtown Richmond’s historic Canal Walk. Find more information and book now at riverfrontcanalcruises.com

09/01/2026

Weekends are better on the water 🛥️ 🌊

Join us on a Riverfront Canal Cruise this Labor Day Weekend, September 4- 8, and get $1 off when you book online! Use code LD2026 at checkout!

🕐 Hours: Monday- Friday: Noon- 7 PM | Saturday: 11 AM- 8 PM | Sunday: 11 AM- 7 PM
🗺️ Tours depart on the hour from the canal's Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond
ℹ️ For more information and tickets, visit riverfrontcanalcruises.com 🔗

08/30/2026

It's our LAST Special Tour of the summer! Don't miss a special Riverfront Canal Cruise guided by the National Park Service 🛶🌳

Discover the history of the James River and Kanawha Canal and its connection to Richmond’s development and growth. Guests will learn how the canal system shaped the city’s economy, transportation, and role in Virginia history through insights from a park ranger with Richmond National Battlefield Park!

Don't miss out!
🕐 Thursday, 9/3 | 6 + 7 PM
ℹ️ Get tickets for special tours at riverfrontcanalcruises.com or call the ticket kiosk at 804-649-2800
🗺️ Tours depart from the canal's Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond
🎟️ Adults: $15, Children (5-12) & Seniors (65+): $8, Kids under 4 are free! *Please note: Tickets purchased online will include a service provider booking fee

08/28/2026

Looking for where to find us?

We're at the Canal Walk's Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street! Follow the banners and find our ticket kiosk in the little green shed!

🕐 Tour Hours: Monday- Friday: Noon- 7 PM | Saturday: 11 AM- 8 PM | Sunday: 11 AM- 7 PM
🎟️ Adults: $15, Children (5-12) & Seniors (65+): $8, Kids under 4 are free! *Please note: Tickets purchased online will include a service provider booking fee
ℹ️ For more information and tickets, visit riverfrontcanalcruises.com 🔗

08/25/2026

It's a ~boat-iful~ day to be on the canal! ⚓🔆

🕐 Tour Hours: Monday- Friday: Noon- 7 PM | Saturday: 11 AM- 8 PM | Sunday: 11 AM- 7 PM
🎟️ Adults: $15, Children (5-12) & Seniors (65+): $8, Kids under 4 are free! *Please note: Tickets purchased online will include a service provider booking fee
ℹ️ For more information and tickets, visit riverfrontcanalcruises.com 🔗

08/23/2026

Sunday and sunshine ☀️🚢

🕐 Hours: Monday- Friday: Noon- 7 PM | Saturday: 11 AM- 8 PM | Sunday: 11 AM- 7 PM
🗺️ Tours depart on the hour from the canal's Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond
🎟️ Tickets are sold online up to 18 hours in advance and same-day at the Turning Basin ticket kiosk on a first-come basis
ℹ️ For more information and tickets, visit riverfrontcanalcruises.com 🔗

08/20/2026

Makin' waves 🌊

🕐 Hours: Monday- Friday: Noon- 7 PM | Saturday: 11 AM- 8 PM | Sunday: 11 AM- 7 PM
🗺️ Tours depart on the hour from the canal’s Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond
🎟️ Tickets are sold online up to 18 hours in advance and same day at the Turning Basin ticket kiosk on a first-come basis
ℹ️ For more information and tickets, visit riverfrontcanalcruises.com! 🔗

08/18/2026

🎶Pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir?🎶

THIS WEEK, we welcome back The Valentine for an exciting historical special tour!

Explore one of Richmond’s most famous legal dramas, the 1807 treason trial of Aaron Burr. Guests will hear about the Burr Conspiracy, the “Feast of Treason,” and the lasting impact of Chief Justice John Marshall’s ruling.

🕐 Tuesday, 8/18 + Thursday, 8/20 | 6 PM
ℹ️ Get tickets for special tours at riverfrontcanalcruises.com or call the ticket kiosk at 804-649-2800
🗺️ Tours depart from the canal’s Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond
🎟️ Adults: $15, Children (5-12) & Seniors (65+): $8, Kids under 4 are free! *Please note: Tickets purchased online will include a service provider booking fee

08/16/2026

Wrapping up the weekend right ⚓

🕐 Hours: Monday- Friday: Noon- 7 PM | Saturday: 11 AM- 8 PM | Sunday: 11 AM- 7 PM
🗺️ Tours depart on the hour from the canal’s Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond
ℹ️ For more information and tickets, visit riverfrontcanalcruises.com 🔗

08/14/2026

Congrats for making it to the weekend 🎉 Treat yourself with a day on the canal ⚓

🕐 Hours: Monday- Friday: Noon- 7 PM | Saturday: 11 AM- 8 PM | Sunday: 11 AM- 7 PM
🗺️ Tours depart on the hour from the canal’s Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond
ℹ️ For more information and tickets, visit riverfrontcanalcruises.com🔗

08/13/2026

It's a boat-tiful day for a Canal Cruise 🔆🛥️

We're open today!
🕐 Tour Hours: Monday- Friday: Noon- 7 PM | Saturday: 11 AM- 8 PM | Sunday: 11 AM- 7 PM
🎟️ Adults: $15, Children (5-12) & Seniors (65+): $8, Kids under 4 are free! *Please note: Tickets purchased online will include a service provider booking fee
ℹ️ For more information and tickets, visit riverfrontcanalcruises.com🔗

Address

139 Virginia Street
Richmond, VA
23219

Opening Hours

Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	12pm - 7pm
Saturday	12pm - 7pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Website

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