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Virginia Beach Watersports
2100 Marina Shores Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States
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Me
Review №1

Captain John and his wife, Bethany were awesome. My family of five had a blast. It was our first time tubing and John helped to make the experience memorable and special. Can’t wait to book our next adventure for August 2022. Would highly recommend this adorable duo for your next outing out on the north bay. Xo

R.
Review №2

My family and I had a great time. The location was easy to get to. No hassle, no wait...jumped on a really nice boat and we were off and having fun without a hitch. Highly recommend it!

LA
Review №3

We had so much fun!!!!!! The boat was perfect. The captain made sure we had a great time and gave us guidance on wakeboarding until we got it. Great way to end the summer!!!!

Da
Review №4

We had a blast. It was everything we expected and more. The Captain Jon was awesome. We are definitely going to make this a twice a year occasion.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Je
Review №5

We signed up for the sunset cruise with Jon and Bethany! We had a great time! They were very personable and fun! Both were very accommodating to our younger children and included them too!! We will be signing up again next time we are in the area!!! Thank you Jon and Bethany!

Se
Review №6

Wow! This experience was wonderful. We booked them at the last minute after being ghosted by Great White Water Sports. They were so helpful and made sign up easy. They started on time and Noah and Blake (our guides) were very helpful. We went out for 1hr+. We spent about 15 minutes at low speed to get to our designated area which was VERY helpful for my group of 4 because it was our first time. The size of the group that went out was reasonable (8 total) which was enough for our guides to quickly respond to help after we flipped over (which happened at least 5 times for our group of 4). Had a blast! Would definitely recommend.

Br
Review №7

Ill sum up my experience with one word.....Amazinglythebestexperienceever. hey that was 1 word. Lol, but seriously if you want the best and most safest experience you must go to them. I WAS a rookie but at the moment Brandon and Colby(I think thats his name) guy with umbrella out in the bay) lol. These 2 guys will make sure your safe watching over you while you press on that throttle. I felt as if I was the boss of the ocean on these jetski. I WAS a rookie but now Im knowledgeable thanks to them. My experience was unforgettable. ANYONE visiting VA MUST see them.

Jo
Review №8

We had a blast jet skiing and came back a few days later for tubing and wake boarding! Very patient as it was our first time wake boarding. So much fun! Back Bay is so nice and not crowded. Everyone was great from booking to captain!

P.
Review №9

Captain John and the whole crew were phenomenal. My family and I had a great time wakeboarding and tubing. Everything from booking to the actual boating experience was flawless. Highly highly recommend, we’ll be back again next summer. Thanks VA beach water sports for an awesome experience!

Ja
Review №10

John was a phenomenal boat captain! Go ahead and book the extra hour, its totally worth it. He was very patient and helpful teaching our kids to wakeboard. He was also successful in throwing my boyfriend off the tube when he tried to hang with the kids! Most fun we had in VA Beach hands down! Dont forget to tip the man!

Gr
Review №11

What a safety experience- perfect amount of time to take a family out and learn how to waterski, tub, and swim. The captain was great, balancing fun, laughter, and safety ! Book with absolute confidence and expect a great family experience.

Hu
Review №12

John provides a fantastic experience! This was our second trip and we will be back for more! The area is beautiful. He provided a fabulous tubing experience for my son and his friends for a birthday party, and on our second trip was an incredibly patient teacher with wakeboarding! Highly recommend !

De
Review №13

We had a beautiful sunset dinner cruise. Our captain John was so friendly and easy to talk to. The food was good, the sights beautiful. The boat itself was comfortable. We got to watch the sun set and see the dolphins swimming around. It was such a fun date night experience.

Lo
Review №14

Bethany (the sweetest) and John (the coolest) were the best hosts for our water sports cruise. If you’re considering just go ahead and book it. It’s totally worth it and lots of fun for all. Definitely plan to plan another trip with just hubs and I!

Mi
Review №15

My wife and I rented a jet ski for an hour. What an experience. We were well instructed and felt very comfortable with our guides. The ride was so enjoyable, wonderful atmosphere in the bay, and the jet ski was so powerful and fast. Absolutely the highlight of our trip. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We bite it twice and each time our guides were quick to come to our aid and helped us right back on to the machine. Cannot wait till next year to go out again! Thank you so much!

Ma
Review №16

If I could give this experience ten stars, I would! The customer service was amazing— John, the captain, was extremely friendly, and checked in to ensure that our time was well spent. He had conversation, he took photos, and best of all— we felt safe! Everything went well, from arrival to departure. No complaints at all. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for the season❤️

Ch
Review №17

Highlight of our trip! The boat was beautiful, the staff courteous and knowledgeable. The look of joy and happiness on the kids’ faces made it worth every penny. Highly recommend!

Do
Review №18

Captain John was amazing! He was so fun yet professional at the same time. Im nervous around boats and large bodies of water but was on a girls trip and didnt wanna be the oddball out. Bethany and John reassured me I would have fun and be safe and they were right! Had an awesome time!

AB
Review №19

My wife and I went for the two person dinner boat trip at sunset. It was one of the best experiences we had! It was our one year anniversary and celebrating my graduation so it was a great memory and the staff were the best people ever! They were so professional and the boat was so clean and I felt very comfortable with my wife enjoying the night with the wife! Highly recommend!!! Very much worth it!

Me
Review №20

Our family had a great experience with the watersports tour! John was an amazing captain and our girls didn’t want to get off the tube! We hope to come back and do it again! We highly recommend.

An
Review №21

This is my second time experiencing Virginia Beach Water Sports and I can’t wait to book our next outing! Captain Jon is the best and is an amazing instructor, he was able to coach our group to successfully wake board and we had a blast tubing!

Ji
Review №22

Captin John was Excellent! We were a party 4 and went out for our first time wake boarding for my wifes birthday. His Excellent instructions gave us the ability to get up on our 2nd and 3rd time. He was very professional. We had great weather with some wind and chop in the bay. I 100% recommend Virginia Beach Watersports for anyone wanting a fun time on the water!

Ke
Review №23

Worth every penny!!! Family adventure and everyone enjoyed every minute of it. Captain Jon was personable and accommodating. We had picked the tubing option for our family and he still offered for us to also try water-skiing and/or water boarding. We will definitely book again if were back in the area!

Vi
Review №24

Had a great time on the boat with my family! Our captain was engaging and fun to be around. The boat had speakers and we would’ve seen dolphins if the water was warmer. We were allowed to bring home cooked food and drinks on and had a great time. We did the sunset cruise and it lasted a little over 1.5 hours. The sunset was of course beautiful! Remember to bring a coat for once the sun starts to set...it gets chilly out on the water :p

Kr
Review №25

We had a great experience on our sunset cruise. We were out celebrating our soon-to-be 40th birthdays. Captain Jon was amazing... we laughed and joked like Old Friends. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a very knowledgeable and friendly captain for your water activities. We will be back for sure. The sunset cruise had amazing views and Captain Jon is a pretty good photographer too.

Y
Review №26

My family had a great time riding on a water Tube!I booked up for Tube 2 since I have elementary kids and very active 80 yrs old mother in law. Everybody had no problem at all riding on it and had great time! I think my kids will have no problems to ride on Tube 1 which is flat one next.

Ca
Review №27

Wow 😱 the only place to go for a good time. Jon is an awesome Captain that will interact 10000%. My family and I had the pleasure of a beautiful afternoon ride on 06/28/21. I will never forget that fantastic day. Hands down its the place to be for fun.

St
Review №28

We had an awesome time tubing with Jon! He was very accommodating and the kids had a blast. I would highly recommend

J.
Review №29

Our family absolutely loved it! Beautiful weather, perfect location and a powerful new boat. Captain John is awesome -- funny, engaging, and patient with our 4 kids wanting to do tubing and try waterskiing. We had a BLAST and even got to see some dolphins! Highly recommend it!

Ca
Review №30

We had a blast! Couldn’t have been more fun. Captain John was fantastic and the boat is beautiful. If you’re in the area, it’s a must do!

Ca
Review №31

The Experience was far more than excellent! We went to Virginia Beach for the weekend to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. We had it booked for a 3 hour Watersports & Boat Cruise for a Saturday and unfortunately it was going to rain for an hour which it would cut our trip short. John was so nice and moved out trip to Sunday and took us in the earliest he could which Im not even sure if they were open that early but they took us in and he gave us the greatest 3 hours. He was soooo amazing and he made my boyfriends birthday extra special. He was so understanding to our needs. Staff were extraordinary. I would love to come back and will ABSOLUTELY recommend them.

St
Review №32

My hunny and I booked the watersports cruise with Virginia Beach Watersports for his daughters 9th birthday and it was worth every penny!!! Captain Jon and his wife were super friendly and made us feel so welcome. Their boat is super nice and clean and we were able to bring our own food on which was nice. Captain Jon made sure we had a blast. We enjoyed every minute and the memories will last forever. Riding on the tube was sooooo much fun! This excursion exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend booking with them and plan to jet ski and book a sunset cruise soon! Thank you guys so much for showing us an amazing family fun day!!!

Ch
Review №33

We had another fantastic experience with Captain John. First time weve done a sunset cruise. Everyone had a great time and we were well cared for during the trip.

Jo
Review №34

Awesome experience. We did jet skiing one day and tubbing and trying our skills at water boarding another. Definitely recommend this company.

Du
Review №35

This place was awesome! We had Jon he was super friendly and did a great job. If your looking for some fun THIS IS IT! I guarantee you will regret not booking with them they family and I had one the best experiences of our lives! I couldnt recommend more. Thanks Jon you did a awesome job and if we ever come down to VB again we will definitely be seeing you!

sh
Review №36

We had a amazing time with John! At first we did not think we would be able to go out because of the weather but John called us and rescheduled us for later that day. It was a great time with our family! Thank you and I would recommend them to everyone. Great conversation and good direction! 😁

Ti
Review №37

Great Experience! We really enjoyed the tubing. If your looking to make new memories this is a fun and exciting start.

Be
Review №38

Me and my 2 daughters had a great time! John was so accommodating. He made the experience so much fun. I recommend 100%!

Co
Review №39

Went here with the family and had an amazing experience. The workers were super communicative, and they always made sure that we knew the procedures and that we were having the most fun.

Ma
Review №40

John was AWESOME!!!! I had so much fun on his boat!!! And he was very patient and understanding to my newbie water sport experience.

Si
Review №41

I highly recommend this trip. The captain of the boat is super cool and ensures that all our questions regarding water sports are answered. He was extremely polite, patient and professional on his job. I would surely ride with him again if and when time permits 👍👍👍

Am
Review №42

Made reservations the day of and best experience. They were quick, efficient and friendly. Highly recommend!

D
Review №43

John was great! My boys had a a blast tubing! He made the trip safe and a lot of fun! We would definitely go with him again! Thank you!

Ni
Review №44

John was great! My friends and I booked a 2 hour ride over the weekend and we all got a chance to go tubing and wakeboarding! I had never been before and he gave us great instructions on how to ease into it. It was a really fun experience and I definitely would go back.

Ke
Review №45

This was such a great experience! Jon and Bethany were SO nice and welcoming! We had such a great time. The ride was smooth and sunset was beautiful!

Ka
Review №46

This was a great experience; would absolutely recommend! Thank you Jon for being an awesome captain! Would absolutely go again!

Re
Review №47

Went tubing and wakeboarding and had so much fun! Overall such a great experience that I would definitely do again! Captain John was great and made sure we had a great time!

Bo
Review №48

Had a great time out on the water! Our captain was friendly and knowledgeable about all the activities we wanted to do! I’d recommend this place to anyone that wants to get out and have fun!

Ja
Review №49

Our group of five had a blast. We opted for the 3 hour trip. We were all novices at wakeboarding, but Jon was able to provide us with great feedback and encouragement to help us improve. We also did tubing. Definitely recommend.

Mi
Review №50

This amazzing trip was our highlight of our stay in Virginia Beach! Captain Jon was an amazing captain and instructor. We had always wanted to learn how to waterski and we finally had the ability to! Captain Jon patiently coached us even though we had no idea what we were doing! We also had a blast tubing and had competitions who could stay on for longer. Captain Jon made it quite adventurous with turns and speed- it was awesome! All in all, its a 10/10 that you all must try!!!

Ra
Review №51

Definitely recommend! Awesome jet skiing experience. The staff was very knowledgeable and professional, but also so much fun! The Chesapeake bay was the perfect spot to jet ski. Thanks for the great time Virginia Beach Watersports!

Je
Review №52

Had an amazing time! Captain Jon made it so we enjoyed time tubing, water skiing and wakeboarding! Would have stayed on the boat all day if we could!

Am
Review №53

My kids favorite activity of our fabulous week at Virginia Beach! John was awesome and we all had a blast. He even taught my son to get up on water skiis for the first time ever!

KR
Review №54

Super FUN!! A lot of patience for our first time and wonderful experience along with easy and safe rescheduling due to weather conditions (Hey its Virginia blink once and its raining blink again and its winter during summer). John was an awesome Captain, we did the laydown tubing and this was our first time and we loved it and will be hopefully doing it again soon! Thank you!

Ny
Review №55

We had so much fun!! Jon was very informative and made sure we had a good time! We’ll definitely be back soon.

Le
Review №56

Such a joyful ride. John, the host, was beyond accomodating, super cool and even explained us boating basics. We are definitely coming for more!

Tr
Review №57

We had a great time. Half of us tubed and the others jet skiied. It was awesome!Staff were super friendly and helpful!

An
Review №58

I had a blast tubing and wake boarding. Captain John was the best. I 100% recommend trying it!

Je
Review №59

John was the best! We wanted a boat excursion and it was everything we expected and more. We cruised around the bay for a little while, tried to wakeboard (with Johns guidance and he was super patient since it was the first time for a few of us), saw some dolphins, and ended up tubing as we headed back. It was a quick 3 hour adventure and would highly recommend for any family.

Be
Review №60

My family and I had a amazing time. The captain John was awesome as well. I highly recommend it.

Tu
Review №61

Staff is really good and friendly. If you are not pro at watersports you might not be able to enjoy completely but will definitely have fun doing the tubing activity. Boat ride is nice and you get to see good views!

Sh
Review №62

Very happy with our experience. John was a great captain, and taught all of us to wakeboard on our trip. We came as a 4 person group and we had enough time for all of us to go tubing, and with the help of Johns instructions, all of us were able to wakeboard. He’s also kind enough to let you blast your own music. 10/10 I would do this again

jo
Review №63

Highly recommend the tubing tour for kids and adults. Captain John is awesome and the boat is new and shiny. We had a ton of fun.

Er
Review №64

Jet skiing was a blast! The staff was super friendly and helped me feel really comfortable riding on the jet ski. I will definitely be coming back here to rent them again this summer!

Sa
Review №65

John the captian was awesome and fun, the experience was one of a kind and his wife is super sweet. Definitely worth it.

Me
Review №66

What a fun time! Captain Jon was absolutely awesome! My kids had never gone tubing or waterskiing before and he was really patient with them during waterskiing instruction and made the tubing super fun and exhilarating for them, while keeping them safe at the same time. We had such a great time that before we left the marina, we booked another day with him during our vacation to Virginia Beach.

AN
Review №67

Everything was fantastic! So much fun. Clean boat, great driver, thoughtful service. Will do it again next time we’re in town.

Ma
Review №68

It was amazing. John is a great host and his wife is soooo sweet. Thank you sooo much for the great time we will definitely be back!!!

Ma
Review №69

I had a great time water skiing and tubing. Cant wait to do it again. Maybe Ill try a jet ski next time.

Su
Review №70

The jetski tour is amazing!! Brandon and Trey are so funny and knowledgeable... such a great way to get out and do something different.

Le
Review №71

The sunset cruise was amazing!! Beautifulviews, fun ride, and John and Bethany were so friendly! One of the best things my husband and I did during our trip in Virginia Beach!!

Ca
Review №72

A great experience with my family and I. Captain definitely makes sure you have a great time

Ta
Review №73

Great experience. Captain is super cool and safe.

Ja
Review №74

Me and my family went today and we had a really good experience

Al
Review №75

The sunset cruise was a wonderful experience. We took out of town guests and cant wait to do it again!

Ja
Review №76

Captain Jon was fantastic! We went out for 3 hours of water sports and a short cruise on the Chesapeake on Friday afternoon. We had such a good time that we booked a Sunday evening cruise - we saw hundreds of dolphins. They played nearby the boat while we just hung out and watched. The picture is just one little pod. A great Captain and great memories.

Tr
Review №77

Our first time with jetski. Even tho it’s not my thing at all but my friends had a great time.All staffs are cool. Troy and Brandon were really sweet and be patient with me outthere. Also 2 nice ladies at the registration are very sweet and nice too.My friends will definitely come back to rent their jetski again.Thanks you guys

AK
Review №78

We enjoyed alot!! Must visit. Our captain was super nice. Thank you Virginia Beach watersports for an awesome experience 😊

Ja
Review №79

Our family had an amazing trip! Jon is great with kids and very patient with beginner water-skiers. The kids really had a blast on the tube. And then there was the unexpected dolphin encounter!

Je
Review №80

Great time! Kids loved it I would definitely recommend it

ri
Review №81

John was great, we had an amazing time for my sisters birthday.

Am
Review №82

My boyfriend and I went to Virginia Beach and found this hidden gem! We rented the jet skiis and had such an amazing time! If anyone is looking for friendly, family oriented water sports especially jet skiis, this IS THE PLACE!! Can’t wait to come back!

Co
Review №83

Awesome experience, super laid back staff but professional as well. Would absolutely recommend to others as well as come back next year.

Jo
Review №84

Great first time wakeboardingJoel and the rest of the Squires family thank you⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Le
Review №85

We came from out of town and the day we scheduled it was supposed to storm. They called us asking if we would like to reschedule for the next day and we very accommodating for us. We did jetskis, tubbing, and wakeboarding. Hospitality was beyond measurable. Such an amazing staff and owner. Got to play our own music on the boat and had just the best experience. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! We will definitely be back!

ta
Review №86

Such a an amazing experience 10/10 recommend. Sunset cruise was so beautiful.

Fr
Review №87

Phenomenal time out on the bay with Virginia Beach Watersports. The location couldn’t be better. The boat and equipment were all new and high quality. Best of all, they did a great job keeping the entire family entertained. Had so much fun tubing, we never got to wakeboarding or water skiing. No regrets at all though. Just gives us another reason to come back. You won’t regret it!

Ab
Review №88

I had an amazing time! John was amazing captain!! Worth every minute!!!

Al
Review №89

This is one of the best date night’s I’ve ever had! It was incredibly romantic to see the dolphins as the sun set. Captain Jon was also great! This is definitely an experience you won’t regret, we’d do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks for an awesome night!Alexis & Anault

Sh
Review №90

Professional and fun, great experience will definitely book again !

Bo
Review №91

Absolutely recommend this company! Locally owned and operated and top-notch service! John is personable, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable! His contagious personality made the day all the better! And he definitely knows how to maneuver to hit the perfect wake and waves with the tube! All of my kids never wake boarded before, and he was patient and a great teacher, which helped them all get up and catch a little surf!!! Thanks so much for a fantastic day John! We will be back!

Vi
Review №92

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, Captain Jon was awesome!!!! Definitely coming back to do it again.

We
Review №93

Now granted, the times of Covid I’m sure had played a part in this. However we came to VA Beach for vacation, drove half an hour for jet skis. Showed up at a run down Motel 8 only to find another family waiting for the same thing that was cancelled without any prior knowledge. Not only was there no prior notice of cancellation, but the location where we were to meet was very sketchy and not ideal for a professional business.

Da
Review №94

Had a blast . Great instructor / Captin

St
Review №95

This was definitely the highlight of the summer for my son. Captain Jon developed an easy rapport with both him and his cousin. They had a fantastic time tubing. And when we encountered some dolphins, Jon spotted them immediately and persuaded them to join in the fun for a bit. It made for a memorable and positive experience. I would absolutely recommend it!

Cl
Review №96

Captain jon is amazing real cool guy

ni
Review №97

I love John picking he is great

Li
Review №98

Had a fantastic time tubing with Capt. John. The teens loved every minute and it was worth every penny. Convenient parking and the boat slip was close and easy to get to. Capt Johns boat was spotless! Plenty of room for all of us and we were very comfortable. The Capt was very accommodating and ensured we enjoyed our adventure. Added bonus is that we saw dolphins. Beautiful morning on the water and a great experience with Virginia Beach Water sports. Well book again!!!

Je
Review №99

This was the first for my family and I. I couldnt imagine the first being any better if Capt. Jon wasnt there. Him and his wife were so welcoming, free spirited and passionate about their business and assuring that their customers would leave with only the best of memories and a time well spent. Ive never done this before as I said, but will definitely be doing this again and again!!! Thank you for a great experience. We look forward to seeing you guys again.

Er
Review №100

Captain John was fantastic!!! We would leave more than 5 stars if possible! This was our first time in VA Beach and we can’t wait to come back! The experience was perfect for the whole family. We brought a 2 yr old and an 8 yr old and both had a blast. The boat was beautiful, and the captain (and owner) was engaging, kind, and FUN! He spotted some dolphins and even turned around so we could get photos. He was constantly checking on our needs and was very responsive to any of our requests (swimming, tubing, music, etc). Both kids (and all adults) loved the swimming/ tubing and truly cannot say enough positive things. We cannot wait to visit again and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone for all ages!! THANK YOU!! :)

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  • Address:2100 Marina Shores Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States
  • Site:https://vabeachwatersports.cruises/
  • Phone:+1 757-389-8868
Categories
  • Boat rental service
  • Boat club
  • Boat tour agency
  • Lawn equipment rental service
  • Water sports equipment rental service
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–5pm
  • Tuesday:9am–5pm
  • Wednesday:9am–5pm
  • Thursday:9am–5pm
  • Friday:9am–5pm
  • Saturday:9am–5pm
  • Sunday:9am–5pm
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