Richmond VA Party Boat Rentals
Sea Suite Cruises RVA was founded with the mission of bringing people together for scenic celebrations to sea and be seen. The River City loves the James River, so in 2022 we introduced Paddle Club RVA and Tiki Club RVA to the James to give Richmonders an opportunity to experience the James like they never have before.
Enjoy a Cruise Down the James River
There are endless reasons to get together with your friends, family, or colleagues for a boat cruise on the James River, but here are a few ideas if you’re looking for an excuse:
Richmond Sightseeing Boat Tours
Soak in the sunshine and breathtaking views of the Richmond skyline on a “floating bar” on the James. In addition to a unique panoramic perspective of Richmond’s skyline, passengers will enjoy the ambiance of nearby bike trails, waterfront restaurants, and luxury apartments before cruising further downriver into a wooded oasis that plays home to a vast variety of wildlife from eagles to sturgeon and many others in between.
RVA Happy Hour Cruises
On Monday-Thursday each week, happy hour has no time limit on our BYOB boats! Don’t get me wrong, we love a good rooftop or waterfront bar, but nothing compares to being on your own private floating bar where you can play your music surrounded only by your friends, family, or colleagues. In true happy hour fashion, weekday pricing is also $10-$15 lower per passenger than weekend pricing!
RVA Brunch & Dinner Cruises
Brunch Cruises on the James River
Take brunch to the next level with a boozy boaty brunch! Bring your favorite foods, pop some bottles, and sip on mimosas while you set the tone for your day.
Dinner Cruises in Richmond
Elevate your evening with a dinner cruise under the stars! Bring along your favorite cuisine, uncork the wine, and indulge in gourmet meals as you glide through the night, creating unforgettable moments under the moonlit sky.
James River Sunset & Night Cruises
Sunset Boat Rides
Trade in rush hour for golden hour as you watch the sun set upon the city. Being on the water as much as we are, we can assure you that watching the sun’s golden glow against the city as the sun gradually retires for the night is a view that will simply never get old.
Night Cruises
Seeing the city lit up at night while you and your crew light up the night is a truly one-of-a-kind Richmond nightlife experience. Our boats are equipped with party lighting so when the sun goes down, the fun heats up! Enjoy the cool summer air and the glow of the city on the water to make any night a midsummer night’s dream.
Richmond Bachelor(ette) & Birthday Parties
Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties
Get nauti before you tie the knot! Our boats are the perfect size for any wedding party, are BYOB, and the views from the water with the sun or city lights glistening on the water create the perfect picture-worthy moments. Conveniently located in Rocketts Landing just minutes from downtown, there are no shortage of options to keep the party rolling after your cruise. You’ll always remember your final sail before the veil!
Birthday Parties
Take your special day to the next level this year on a birthday party boat rental. Blast your favorite playlist, enjoy drinks with your friends and family, and get the perfect picture with Richmond skyline as the backdrop.
RVA Corporate Team Outings
Nothing boosts team morale like a little vitamin D and vitamin Sea. Celebrate a milestone, bring a virtual team together, break off from a big conference, or just get to know your team better. Take a corporate team-building cruise and sip, socialize, and sail down the James River.
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We did the Riverboat cruise as part of a company outing and had a wonderful time! I would love to do it again with my family and friends.
One of the best engagement events we've had. The staff on the boat were helpful, pleasant, and entertaining. The trip started on time, the boat cruised down the river for the whole hour and 45 minutes, we brought our desserts and drinks and they helped us clean up, and the ride was smooth and calm. Thank you for a memorable event.
Had a great time during the cruise! I’ve been in the James River - kayaking - rowing laboriously to avoid being swept by the flowing waters. Felt so pampered just relaxing! The staff were friendly, professional and pleasant - a big plus to our event!!!
Absolutely lovely experience with a beautiful view of RVA at sunset. Can play your own music, BYOB and a deckhand/stew will serve you from your cooler, and very ample seating/standing room. They encourage dancing and having fun time. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants to have a great time on the water ❤️
This was a really fun experience and I hope to do it again. We rented a paddle boat for a birthday party and were generously upgraded to the larger tiki boat, at no additional charge. The crew were friendly and helped serve drinks from behind the bar. Everyone in our party had a terrific time tooling around the river. Bonus that the weather was cooler with autumn setting in. If you have a spring or fall celebration coming up, I highly recommend!
We booked a private cruise to celebrate a 50th Birthday! The weather and skyline for taking pictures were perfect. Everyone had a great time. The captain and mate were exceptional. We will definitely book again in the future.
Great evening ! Captain Nick and Kim were fabulous! Friendly and engaging! Fun night celebrating a 50 th birthday for my nephew!!Highly recommend for a good time!
My family and friends at my birthday party and I absolutely enjoyed the cruise. You, the crew members, were so pleasant and welcoming. The boat was clean and had more space than we thought. We could dance. The volume on the Bluetooth speakers was just right There was ample seating. You were so gracious in taking pictures for us. We all wished for another hour on the boat. It was extremely relaxing and filled with smooth turns on the boat. I highly recommend the Tiki Club by Sea Suite Cruises.
My team had a wonderful time on the Tiki Boat. The staff was helpful and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend.
Good to be with friends on a cloudy day. I wish the captain and crew had shared more about the river and their experiences. That we had been warned about a different boat. would have brought wine.
Weather put a real damper on our experience. Staff were nice. We were disappointed that there was no information about Richmond, point out details about skyline. Understand Jimmy Dean lives on James River, former cruise passed his house and pointed it out. So many rusty former bridges, etc along river, would of like what they once were and what role they played in the history of Richmond.
It’s was amazing just not long enough!! Plan on doing it again near future!
Too expensive for a very short trip back and forth the same stretch of river.
Chelsea and Hartwell were fantastic! They brought the vibes and made us feel welcomed. Great time with great people, couldn't recommend more.
We had a great time on the tiki cruise!! Chelsea was great taking care of hosting and making sure the drinks were flowing and the food was covered back up while we enjoyed dancing to the music!! Highly recommend this cruise for your next outing!
Booked the 5:30pm tiki boat for a group of 7, didn't really know what to expect. We ended up having a great time! Boat staff was nice, boat itself was enjoyable, so glad we went !
What a fun and enjoyable cruise on the James River this afternoon! Besides being perfect weather and downtown Richmond being a beautiful part of the river, Thornton and Capt Nick took excellent care of us! Great way to celebrate a 40th birthday!
BOOK THEMMMMM we had so much fun they have a speaker on board that you can connect to so definitely have a designated DJ lol they already had ice and waters in the cooler so they were prepared for us 😊
Booze Cruises in Richmond
These social, active adventures are the perfect way for friends, families, and colleagues to sip, sail, and celebrate on the water! Our Paddle Boat and Tiki Boat rentals are BYOB so you can enjoy the view with your drink(s) of choice! You’re empowered to drink whatever beer, wine, seltzer, or canned cocktail (such as High Noons) that you fancy. The one exception is that we do not allow bottles of hard liquor (I know – we wish we could but unfortunately we can’t, sorry!).
You’re also welcome to bring your own food (BYOF) to enjoy on your cruise! We’ve had everything from small snacks to full spreads. Our boats are outfitted with built-in cup holders, coolers, USB charging stations, and large Bluetooth speakers to set the vibe with your preferred tunes.
Boat Rides Near Richmond VA
We currently offer cruises from Rocketts Landing. Select your desired boat type and book your adventure!