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All Party, No Pedals — Private Paddle Club Cruises at Rocketts Landing
A private, BYOB pontoon party on the James River for groups (8–20) — 1 hour 45 minutes of captain‑hosted cruising and riverfront views.
All Party, No Pedals — Private Paddle Club Cruises at Rocketts Landing.
Sea Suite Cruises RVA’s Private Paddle Club Cruises transform the James River into a social living room: a licensed captain and deckhand guide your private group aboard Virginia’s pioneering pontoon party boat, now refitted in 2025 with barstools and a central bar so you can sip and socialize without pedaling. It’s the same sunset cruise vibe the city knows, refocused on ease and conviviality.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private Floating Party for Your Group
Reserve a private boat for groups of 8–20 and enjoy a captain‑led cruise with room for conversation, music from onboard Bluetooth speakers, a built‑in cooler for your drinks, and a private bathroom—BYOB and BYOF for the menu you want.
Upgraded Social Layout (2025)
After three seasons of pedal‑powered cruises, the operator retired the bike seats and pedals for 2025—now the boat centers on barstools and a bar area so groups can relax, toast, and take in riverfront views without the legwork.
Simple Booking, Minimum for Eight
Bookings are private and flexible: reserve for eight and add guests up to the 20‑person capacity before your cruise; fewer than eight people may board but the minimum booking rate is based on eight. Note the crew will refuse boarding to anyone deemed inebriated.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
You board at Rocketts Landing, settle onto barstools around the central bar, cue a playlist on the Bluetooth speakers, and let the licensed master captain and deckhand handle the river while your group sips, laughs, and watches the James River shoreline slip by over a 1 hour and 45 minute cruise.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private cruise suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Cruises run for 1 hour and 45 minutes and depart from Rocketts Landing; the experience is framed around sunset cruises and riverfront views.
All cruises are BYOB and BYOF—beer, wine, seltzers, champagne, and ready‑to‑drink cocktails are allowed; hard liquor is not permitted. Bring any snacks or food you want; the boat provides a built‑in cooler stocked with ice.
The private boat includes a licensed master captain and deckhand, a private bathroom, Bluetooth speakers for your playlist, and a cooler for keeping drinks cold.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The cruise duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Where does the boat depart from?
The meeting and departure location is Rocketts Landing.
Can I bring alcohol and food?
Yes—cruises are BYOB and BYOF; beer, wine, seltzers, champagne, and ready‑to‑drink cocktails are allowed, but hard liquor is not permitted.
What’s included with the private booking?
Bookings include a licensed master captain and deckhand, a private bathroom onboard, a built‑in cooler with ice, and Bluetooth speakers.
How many people can I book for?
Private bookings are for groups of 8 to 20 people; reserve for eight now and add additional guests up to the boat’s capacity before your cruise. Fewer than eight may attend but the minimum booking rate is based on eight.
What if someone is very drunk before boarding?
Any person deemed by the crew to be inebriated prior to departure will not be permitted to board, and they will not receive a refund.