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St. Johns River Cruise: Elegant Dining Experience
4.3
23 Ratings
Sanford
Embark on a scenic St. Johns River cruise with gourmet dining and live entertainment. Perfect for romantic evenings or group celebrations.
Embark on a scenic St. Johns River cruise with gourmet dining and live entertainment. Perfect for romantic evenings or group celebrations.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Saint Johns River - Enjoy a delightful cruise along the St Johns River. The journey begins from Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL.
- Saint Johns River - Enjoy a delightful cruise along the St Johns River. The journey begins from Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Dinner
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
Additional Information
Embark on a journey along the St. Johns River aboard the sophisticated Sternwheeler Barbara-Lee for an enchanting 3-hour dining adventure. Relish a three-course meal at your own private table, offering a selection of tempting entrées and decadent desserts. The ambiance is elevated with live entertainment, making it ideal for romantic evenings or special…
Embark on a journey along the St. Johns River aboard the sophisticated Sternwheeler Barbara-Lee for an enchanting 3-hour dining adventure. Relish a three-course meal at your own private table, offering a selection of tempting entrées and decadent desserts. The ambiance is elevated with live entertainment, making it ideal for romantic evenings or special occasions. With a capacity to host up to 176 guests, this cruise provides a distinctive getaway for individuals, couples, and groups alike.
- Picturesque 3-hour lunch and dinner cruises available on select days
- Savor a delectable 3-course meal with attentive full-table service
- Live entertainment on board to enhance your experience
- Full-service bar available for purchase
- Restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. There is a raised threshold you will have to step over to enter the Restrooms. All levels except the main deck require navigation of stairs. If you are not able to navigate stairs, please reach out to our staff prior to the day of the cruise so we can seat you on the Main Deck of the vessel.
Location
433 N Palmetto Ave
North Palmetto Avenue
Go to the ticket station with the red awning to pick up your physical boarding passes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(23 Ratings)
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Cathy_k
Nov 14, 2025
Great dinner cruise - You won’t see any sites if you go after the time changes. We went in November and the cruise started after dark. If you want to see, go on the lunch cruise.
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June_s
Nov 6, 2025
Thumbs Up! - Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner cruise on the Rivership Barbara-Lee sternwheeler. Authentic and tastefully decorated for the season it was cozy and comfortable. The Italian buffet dinner was plentiful and tasty, especially the bottomless salad bowl! Angie, our server was very friendly and made us feel right at home. My husband and I would highly recommend this tour experience!
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Newyorkjoni
Nov 1, 2025
St. Johns luncheon river cruise - The trip was delightful. The service was excellent; very friendly staff. The menu choices were many and the food was delicious.
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Anne
Oct 19, 2025
Fun Date Night - Fun date night! We took the dinner/theater cruise. It was an immersive theater experience! The plot was an Italian wedding gone wrong. The actors were great. Lots of fun as the hijinks ensued throughout our 3 hour boat ride! We were treated to a 4 course and the views were stunning. Lots of fun! Audience members were invited to dance with the cast at the bridal reception and the bride in the play included the women in the audience as she threw the bouquet! Looking for something unique? Check this out! They have lots of different experiences and times so don’t miss it!
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Becky_s
Dec 28, 2025
Alluring Atmosphere but Disappointing Dining - The Brenda Lee is a classic paddle wheel boat with elegant decor and charm. The friendly and helpful crew was welcoming and the singer Kristina enlightens the air with Nat King Cole and other classics. The evening trip had a breathtaking sunset and our seats near the window were perfect for viewing the serenity of the river and lake. The only reason this is a 4 star was the food. The braised beef was drowning in strong sauce, the prime rib tough, and the mahi was very chewy and not blackened as the menu suggested. Out
of five people in our party, not a single one of us were satisfied with the meal. The carrot cake is more like a soggy spice cake and was the only dessert option. The fact that we paid $75 pp and soda as well as other dessert choices have an extra charge is a bit frustrating. While we enjoyed the atmosphere and the cruise, sadly the food was lacking. Overall we would recommend this cruise but suggest looking for an option that is less expensive and maybe just the boat ride without having to pay for the food.
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Nathanlz1185gs
Dec 27, 2025
Something different. A memory with a different experience. - Food and service was very good. Would definitely recommend and do again. The rest of the family already planning a return trip with their friends
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Virginia
Dec 20, 2025
Want to try again - Food was good and the trip was nice but we were seated by a child playing on a phone so loud that we couldn’t hear the beautiful songstress singing. The service seemed very chaotic and the server was frazzled telling everyone that they were very busy. Overall I would like to try it again but ask for a private table
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Dyane_m
Nov 24, 2025
Enjoyable. Singer Sarah... - Enjoyable. Singer Sarah Lewis was awesome! Service was excellent. Views on the St. John' s Rivwr were beautiful.
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Adventure59359270986
Oct 18, 2025
Oktoberfest food was disappointing - We've been on hete several times and food was great I brought 47 for oktoberfest and the food was mediocre. Bratwurst was flavorless and strudel not good. Well be back nut.not for oktoberfest. Service, scenery weather outstanding
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Courtney_b
Nov 14, 2025
I got to the place I... - I got to the place I booked through you guys and they didn’t have the reservation for the right day. My booking was for the 13th. They got a email for the 12th.
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