10 This 2 1/2 Harbor Tour departs daily from the Historic Downtown Hampton waterfront and proceeds out of the Hampton River, passing the point where Blackbeard's severed head was displayed on a post after his capture. Entering the Hampton Roads Harbor, you will be sailing the waters of Captain John Smith and the First Settlers. Your tour continues past Fort Monroe with a close-up view of the oldest operating lighthouse in America, and an awe-inspiring look at the magnificent Chesapeake Bay. The cruise will transverse around Fort Wool, a Civil War Island Fortress. The highlight of your cruise is an in-depth view of the massive warships at the Norfolk Naval Base. The return trip to Hampton features a captivating narration of the famous Battle of the Ironclads: the Monitor & the Merrimac!