by Alex Hopper | Jul 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
With Virginia Beach and its surrounding areas being so heavily impacted by the military bases and their daily operations, it an be quite a site to see from the perspective of a boat. With Patriotic Excursions, not only are you in the seats of authentic US Navy combat...
by Alex Hopper | Jul 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day or July 4th, has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations date back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental...
by Alex Hopper | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hampton Roads is home to military personnel from all over. Not only is Naval Station Norfolk the largest Naval station in the world, but it’s also the largest military station in the world. This is based on its population of nearly 70,000 military and civilian...
by Alex Hopper | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dam Neck Naval Base is located on the Virginia Atlantic shore where the first Jamestown settlers landed. Its mission is to attain the highest levels of fleet readiness, anticipate, develop, and provide the most effective specialized services in response to fleet...
by Alex Hopper | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Little Creek Amphibious Naval base, now known as the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek / Fort Story is located north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and extends to Norfolk’s East Beach. The base has over ten thousand military personnel and close to two...
by Patriotic Excursions | Aug 2, 2018 | Dolphins, High Speed Boat Tours
Many of our visitors get very excited when they see dolphins jump out of water on our speed-boat tours. Therefore, many ask, what the best times are to enjoy the speed-boat trip and see the dolphins at the same time. The nature experts usually vary in their answers....
by Patriotic Excursions | Aug 2, 2018 | High Speed Boat Tours
WTKR reporter Brheanna Berry took a Military Boat Trip with Patriotic Excursions lead captain Jay Leach on June 13. After getting aboard, the reporter and our crew discussed how such new activity as military-themed boat rides could entertain the whole family on...
