Imagine relaxing on a boat with friends, family, fireworks, and your favorite drinks – our 4th of July cruises in Richmond are a unique way to celebrate Independence Day without battling the crowds! Whether you’re visiting or a local, our James River party boat rides from Rocketts Landing offer the perfect backdrop for a holiday get-together on the water.
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Enjoy a 4th of July Boat Ride on the James River with Family & Friends
Select from our Motorized Paddle Boat Party Cruises (8-20 people), Tiki Boat Booze Cruises (up to 30 people), and self-driven Retro Boat Rentals (up to 4 people).
Top-Rated July 4th Fireworks Cruises in Richmond
Locals and visitors alike love cruising with us! But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what a few of our happy customers had to say:
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Latasha Randall
3 days ago
The view was beautiful. I would definitely recommend.
Bre
4 days ago
Loved it! It’s easy to get caught up in the “go out to dinner or a bar” and rinse and repeat.
This is such a fun change of something to do and a whole other way to see the city!
Great crew, great boat - highly recommend
AsiaM Rogers
2 weeks ago
Awesome time I’ll definitely be back
Carol Hoefer
2 weeks ago
This cruise exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t have had a more perfect experience. Start to finish was seamless, comfortable , easy, fun, gorgeous, enchanting. We will become frequent flyers now that we know how easy and fun it is🎉🎉🎉
Jill Caples
2 weeks ago
In spite of a major rain storm that occurred during our cruise, the staff was professional and accommodating to all of us on board for the wedding we were celebrating. Thanks guys!
The Way
2 weeks ago
It was a great cruise! We went out for a wedding in the middle of a complete downpour. During the ceremony the captain kept the engine as quiet as possible and cruised gently. He kept us safe and got us back to the dock while we enjoyed a great celebration! One of the most unique, memorable and fun weddings I have ever been involved with!
Good times!!
Jennifer Buracker
2 months ago
Wonderful captain and 1st mate. Friendly and accommodating to our group. Sunset was beautiful on the river. The boat could have been a bit more clean, spider webs under the bar area🫣 and dress casual for when I sat down on the bench seats I got wet.
Valerie Alley
2 months ago
Nice crew, easy sailing, music you want thru Bluetooth connection, cold water, bathroom onboard, and a 1 3/4 hour ride at sunset if you book the 7:30pm cruise. We enjoyed a quiet family glide up and down the river, but it could turn into party boat easily. The crew is fantastic. Book your cruise and you’ll see what I mean. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lisa Mason
2 months ago
We had a group of 14 our Captain Jeff and Kim were awesome! We had a blast! This will be an annual event for us!
Ebony Brinson
3 months ago
The crew was very accommodating. Kimberly was very nice. The captain help us get our things on the boat and it was a very rainy day. We were soaked, but they were very calm and had a very positive attitude the whole time.
Emily A
3 months ago
We booked a private tiki boat river cruise for a work outing and had an amazing time. The crew was fantastic, and the whole experience was relaxing and fun. Our group thoroughly enjoyed it. I’d highly recommend it for both personal and corporate events!
Kathleen F
3 months ago
What a lovely river cruise. Being out of state it was nice to view the city skyline from a different view. The boat was not crowded and we had a very relaxing and interesting time. The staff was knowledgeable and very pleasant. Sit back and enjoy!
Leslie Bowman
4 months ago
Booked a cruise for my husband's birthday! We enjoyed our time and the crew was awesome! All safety precautions taken and procedures followed to the letter. Very safe and enjoyable for the whole family. Definitely recommend this experience!!
Thank you for a very enjoyable experience 😊
Jeremiah Wentz
4 months ago
Team trip, there were 8 of us and we had a wonderful time. The icebox in the center of the table was a great surprise, too - kept our drinks cold! And even on a hot day, the shade from the roof was just enough. Great experience.
Tyler Webster
4 months ago
Very good crew! Made the little trip feel like 1000 mile journey of nothing but fun times and good memories!
Geraldine Roberts
4 months ago
Went on the Cruise today May 24th. Was a wonderful experience. Crew were very nice, helpful to make our experience special. Colby took pictures for us ,which was nice and answered any questions we had. Was very enjoyable, relaxing and a lovely way to spend some time on the water. Boat was very nice and comfortable.
Robert Francis
12 months ago
This was a awesome experience. We had a blast. The views were pretty good, and the captain and first mate were exceptional. Only wish we booked for more time
Judy Arenstein
1 year ago
My girlfriends and I took a Sea Suite Cruise from Rocketts Landing Sunday afternoon, September 7. It was a thank you to my girlfriends who cooked for me and cared for me after my surgery a couple months ago. The day was cloudy, a little cool and drizzly, but the weather did not dampen our spirits. After we pulled out the rain let up and the experience was the best. Nick, the captain and Kimberly his mate couldn’t have been nicer and made the trip even better. Everyone enjoyed themselves and a good time was had by all. I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone wanting to get together with their friends and family.
Sonja Kinney
1 year ago
Girls’ Day was a success! This was our second cruise with Sea Suites and once again they did not disappoint. The staff were so attentive and helpful. We had the best time and look forward to our next cruise.
Bart Holland
1 year ago
We had a reservation as my daughter is visiting from Illinois. We showed up and a storm was rolling in, we decided to go ahead and take the boat out. We started out heading up river and a huge lightning bolt struck up river. We turned around a headed straight back to the docks. Their people are so friendly, welcoming and understanding. I was told they would refund me and the next day it was in my account. I would highly recommend as it’s a great boating experience and they are beyond fair.
Celebrate Independence Day with a Boat Ride to Remember!
The perfect way to celebrate Independence Day in Richmond, the 4th of July cruise is our most popular of the year. Availability is limited and our cruises sell out fast so book your tickets now!
- RESERVE WITH A DEPOSIT: Reserve your private cruise for only $200 and pay the rest later! (only on select cruises) Deposit Policy
- EASILY ADD PASSENGERS: Add additional passengers up to the time of your cruise
- GET A REFUND OR RESCHEDULE: 15 days or more prior to your cruise date you can cancel to receive a refund or seamlessly reschedule Cancellation Policy
Paddle Boat
$55-65/Person
- Drinks: BYOB
- Group Size: 8 - 20
- Duration: 1 hr 45 mins
Tiki Boat
$40-60/Person
- Drinks: BYOB
- Group Size: 1 - 30
- Duration: 1 hr 45 mins
Retro Boats
$200 (Full Boat)
- Drinks: BYOB
- Group Size: 1 - 4
- Duration: 1 hr 30 mins