York County – Riverwalk Landing Dock Fees
Riverwalk Landing is at 425 Water Street and publishes commercial-vessel and tendering charges.
Cruise planning
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Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
United States
Port code
USYKW
Coordinates
37.239, -76.510
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Yorktown, Virginia
Yorktown receives small ships alongside Riverwalk Landing and larger vessels at anchor with tenders using the same Water Street piers.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Dock or tender
Town access
Walkable
Can you explore independently?
Walk Water Street and the beach, then use the trolley for the battlefield if its seasonal schedule matches the ship.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from York County – Riverwalk Landing Dock Fees, York County – Cruise Ship Update and Visit Yorktown – On the Water.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
York County publishes cruise arrivals at Riverwalk Landing and a specific daily fee for tender operations.
Getting into town
The piers open onto Water Street, Yorktown Beach, the Freight Shed, and the hill toward the Colonial National Historical Park visitor center.
Port shuttle
The seasonal Yorktown Trolley links Riverwalk Landing with the battlefield and village stops when operating.
Taxi and local transport
Taxi and rideshare supply is limited; reserve transport for Williamsburg or Newport News/Williamsburg Airport.
Airport and hotel transfers
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is the closest commercial airport and requires road transport.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from York County – Riverwalk Landing Dock Fees, York County – Cruise Ship Update and Visit Yorktown – On the Water.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
York County – Cruise Ship Update
The County documents multiple cruise arrivals at the Riverwalk Landing Piers.
Visit Yorktown – On the Water
The visitor office places the piers beside Water Street, Yorktown Beach, and the historic waterfront.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from York County – Riverwalk Landing Dock Fees, York County – Cruise Ship Update and Visit Yorktown – On the Water.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown Beach, Freight Shed, Water Street, and Yorktown Battlefield anchor the visit. The piers open onto Water Street, Yorktown Beach, the Freight Shed, and the hill toward the Colonial National Historical Park visitor center.
Long call
7+ hours
Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown Beach, Freight Shed, Water Street, and Yorktown Battlefield anchor the visit. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from York County – Riverwalk Landing Dock Fees, York County – Cruise Ship Update and Visit Yorktown – On the Water.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Tender boarding, river level, and the slope from Water Street to the historic village should be assessed separately.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from York County – Riverwalk Landing Dock Fees, York County – Cruise Ship Update and Visit Yorktown – On the Water.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from York County – Riverwalk Landing Dock Fees, York County – Cruise Ship Update and Visit Yorktown – On the Water.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Yorktown, Virginia port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
York County publishes cruise arrivals at Riverwalk Landing and a specific daily fee for tender operations.
How do I get from the ship into town?
The piers open onto Water Street, Yorktown Beach, the Freight Shed, and the hill toward the Colonial National Historical Park visitor center.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
The seasonal Yorktown Trolley links Riverwalk Landing with the battlefield and village stops when operating. Taxi and rideshare supply is limited; reserve transport for Williamsburg or Newport News/Williamsburg Airport.
Can I explore independently?
Walk Water Street and the beach, then use the trolley for the battlefield if its seasonal schedule matches the ship.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is the closest commercial airport and requires road transport.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from York County – Riverwalk Landing Dock Fees, York County – Cruise Ship Update and Visit Yorktown – On the Water.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
3 sources
Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Yorktown, Virginia
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
The piers open onto Water Street, Yorktown Beach, the Freight Shed, and the hill toward the Colonial National Historical Park visitor center.
Arrival location reference
Riverwalk Landing Yorktown· Cruise dock location
Museum
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
A reviewed museum choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia.
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A reviewed museum choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Historic site
Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
A reviewed historic site choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia.
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A reviewed historic site choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Waterfront
Yorktown Beach
A reviewed waterfront choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia.
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A reviewed waterfront choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Monument
Yorktown Victory Monument
A reviewed monument choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia.
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A reviewed monument choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Museum
Watermen's Museum Yorktown
A reviewed museum choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia.
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A reviewed museum choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Historic site
Nelson House Yorktown
A reviewed historic site choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia.
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A reviewed historic site choice for a port day in Yorktown, Virginia. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Source summary9 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Brick facade and roof chimneys of Nelson House in Yorktown — National Park Service · Public domain
- Detail of the figures representing the thirteen colonies on the Yorktown Victory Monument — National Park Service · Public domain
- Sand, beach umbrellas and the York River at Yorktown Beach — Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0