

The Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center is Norfolk's newest and most unique waterfront attraction. The facility is not only a gateway for cruise ships sailing to beautiful ports-of-call, it's also the most magnificent venue in the area to host your special event or function. Some notable events that have already taken place at the Half Moone include:
- Luncheon for His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- 2007 Azalea Festival Ball
- Sail Virginia Governor's Ball

Half Moone Vista
This 13,500-square-foot space is ideal for banquets, large ceremonies and weddings. From this magnificent room, your guests can watch the sun set over the Elizabeth River or enjoy the city lights of a bustling downtown. The space is also home to one of the nation's largest privately-owned ocean liner collections.

This 13,500-square-foot space is ideal for banquets, large ceremonies and weddings. From this magnificent room, your guests can watch the sun set over the Elizabeth River or enjoy the city lights of a bustling downtown. The space is also home to one of the nation's largest privately-owned ocean liner collections.

Grand Rotunda & Promenade Deck
Featuring a beautiful 54 foot-long mermaid cast in terrazzo tile, the Grand Rotunda is a perfect setting for cocktail receptions and small weddings. The space can also accommodate as many as 150 people for a seated dinner.
Featuring a beautiful 54 foot-long mermaid cast in terrazzo tile, the Grand Rotunda is a perfect setting for cocktail receptions and small weddings. The space can also accommodate as many as 150 people for a seated dinner.
Bermuda & Virginia Rooms
The adjoining Bermuda and Virginia Rooms offer an intimate location for your small party, reception or corporate meeting. The rooms feature exhibitry and original artifacts unearthed from historic Jamestown Island.
The adjoining Bermuda and Virginia Rooms offer an intimate location for your small party, reception or corporate meeting. The rooms feature exhibitry and original artifacts unearthed from historic Jamestown Island.
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This gorgeous, new, 80,000 square-foot facility is adjacent to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin on the Elizabeth River. Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk and with sweeping views of an historic waterway, the Half Moone is certain to leave a lasting impression with your guests.
For more information or to book an event, contact Dana Mayo at (757) 664-1074
Catering Information Brochure

To learn more about cruising from Norfolk, please visit www.cruisenorfolk.org.
Catering Information Brochure

To learn more about cruising from Norfolk, please visit www.cruisenorfolk.org.


