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Fort Lauderdale Cruise: New River, BBQ Dinner, Show
4.3
1,131 Ratings
Fort Lauderdale
Join a narrated cruise on Fort Lauderdale’s New River, enjoy an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner, live entertainment, and a variety show on a tropical isle.
Join a narrated cruise on Fort Lauderdale’s New River, enjoy an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner, live entertainment, and a variety show on a tropical isle.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jungle Queen Riverboat - The Jungle Queen departs the Bahia Mar Yachting Center and takes you on a fully narrated cruise down the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale’s New River, sailing through Millionaire’s Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief.
- Jungle Queen Riverboat - When you arrive at…
- Jungle Queen Riverboat - The Jungle Queen departs the Bahia Mar Yachting Center and takes you on a fully narrated cruise down the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale’s New River, sailing through Millionaire’s Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief.
- Jungle Queen Riverboat - When you arrive at our tropical isle, you’ll be treated to an All-You-Can-Eat Dinner featuring barbeque baby back ribs, barbeque chicken and all the fixing’s and to boot we offer live entertainment during dinner
- Jungle Queen Riverboat - After dinner you will be treated to an entertaining and laugh out loud variety show featuring comedian, jugglers, ventriloquists, singing, magicians and our world famous Polynesian Revue.
- Jungle Queen Riverboat - After Dinner and Show at our Tropical Isle, you will take a leisurely cruise back to our Home Port at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center.
- Stranahan House - Stranahan House is the home of Fort Lauderdale pioneers Frank and Ivy Stranahan. Built in 1901 as a trading post and converted into a residence for the Stranahans in 1906, the house is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County.
- Colee Hammock Park - Colee Hammock Park is a peaceful little spot on the water near Las Olas Boulevard. It is beautiful to look past the tall, old trees and shady lawn to the blue of the water beyond and the boats gliding by. Mansions line the shore of the waterway, making for a nice view. Couples sit on the benches enjoying the serenity.
- Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale - The recently renovated historic hotel was built in the 1930s. It is located on trendy Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, adjacent to shops and restaurants and less than 3 miles from the beach.
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale - Founded in 1958, NSU Art Museum is a premier destination for exhibitions and programs encompassing all facets of civilization’s visual history.
The Museum is the hub of the South Florida Art Coast, situated midway between Miami and Palm Beach in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. Its distinctive modernist building, which opened in 1986 was designed by the renowned architect Edward Larrabee Barnes. Located in Fort Lauderdale’s active Arts and Entertainment District, the Museum is a short walk to the shops, restaurants and galleries of vibrant Las Olas Boulevard as well as to the picturesque Riverwalk waterfront promenade.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Fully narrated cruise down the ‘Venice of America,’ Fort Lauderdale’s New River
- On-board restrooms
- America’s Oldest Running Variety show
- Dinner
- Private transportation
- Fully narrated cruise down the ‘Venice of America,’ Fort Lauderdale’s New River
- On-board restrooms
- America’s Oldest Running Variety show
- Dinner
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (available for purchase on board and on island)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking Fee at the Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting center
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (available for purchase on board and on island)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking Fee at the Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting center
Additional Information
Join us for an entertaining and relaxing fully narrated cruise down the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale’s historic New River.
Check with partner for availability.
See Millionaire’s Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief. The cruise takes you to our own tropical isle where you will feast on an all…
Join us for an entertaining and relaxing fully narrated cruise down the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale’s historic New River.
Check with partner for availability.
See Millionaire’s Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief. The cruise takes you to our own tropical isle where you will feast on an all you can eat BBQ baby back ribs and chicken dinner with all the fixins’ whilst enjoying Live entertainment. After dinner, you will be treated to an entertaining, exciting and laugh out loud variety show in our Amphitheater. Be sure to take a few minutes to tour our beautiful tropical isle with lush foliage, exotic animals, and yummy soft-serve ice cream at our gift shop. Don’t forget to visit our gift shop before you leave. At the end of the evening, you will board the ship for a beautiful and serene ride back down the New River to the Bahia Mar Yachting Center.
- Maximum number of passengers is 385
- All of the Jungle Queen boats are specially designed for sightseeing, pleasure, and have on-board rest room facilities.
- Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests should arrive at the dock 45 minutes prior to sailing
Location
801 Seabreeze Blvd
Seabreeze Boulevard
After parking, please meet at Pier Dock A. You will Walk to A1A and head south through Marina Village and we are the last kiosk on the right hand side. Please arrive at 4:45 for departure in order to find parking and get on the boat on time.
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
(1131 Ratings)
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Jack
Nov 15, 2025
Amazing display of luxury living. - The guide was fantastic not only knowledgeable but supplied many anecdotal items. The cruise itself was amazing. We were amazed CB by the homes and the yachts on the canals. The food was surprisingly good and the show entertaining. I’d do it again
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I9885qvmichaell
Nov 14, 2025
4-Hour cruise and barbecue great fun - We took the 4-Hour Cruise with the barbecue dinner and the Polynesian show it was a great experience and the food was great which I was a little surprised but everything was very good and a fun show so I would recommend it
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C5003xzjanetc
Nov 11, 2025
Jungle Queen experience - Had a wonderful time food was great, chicken, ribs, coleslaw salad, baked beans, Mac and cheese and the corn bread was awesome. The show was really good, We purchased thru Groupon for that price it’s worth it if you buy regular price I feel it’s too expensive
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Carmen
Nov 19, 2025
Good but was better last time - I had already visited twice. This time I felt that the chicken was not the same quality. It tasted more like processed chicken fingers whereas the last 2 time it was great chicken fingers and very tasty. The ribs and sides were good. The entertainment was really nice
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Adventure610499
Nov 17, 2025
The good and not so good - there's good and not so good, but overall a positive experience. Nick the moderator on the cruise is great and viewing the mansions and yacht really fun.
The island where the food and entertainment take place is very picturesque, with fountains and walking paths
the dinner meal was good, the food was plentiful and tasty. Settings are metal tray covered in paper, which easily shredded before the meal was finished. Water is the only beverage included, everything else is extra. For some unknown reason no forks are available, so cutting rib portions up with a spoon and knife challenging . Dessert is also not included. Cake and Ice cream can cost another 10 bucks
The entertainment is one dimensional, consisting of a family performing Hula dances. This got old in a hurry. Additional entertainment would be a plus.
The cruise home by 10 on a beautiful night made it all worth it
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858richardz
Nov 15, 2025
Nice ride, good food - We took the night time ride with BBQ.
The ride at night (dark) was nice. The narrator was informative. The food was very good and lots of it. The servers were constantly checking on things and bringing more food. The show was okay and interactive. I would go again with others so they could experience but not on our own.
The price was very reasonable for the ride, food and entertainment.
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Jamaine_w
Nov 15, 2025
Not what it say - That all you can eat barbecue, chicken and ribs is just all you can eat ribs and chicken fingers. TNTDB
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Cynthia_j
Oct 17, 2025
The golden goose story - It’s all about the money! My third trip and I hate to admit it’s declining like the golden goose story!
No desert is now included! Sides are delivered in tiny stainless steel bowls covered like a leftover with foil? They hand out the meat. No more platter serve yourself. The entertainment ???? Used to have a great piano commentator introduced the show members! Included the crowd and the blues brothers show was fabulous! Then the Hawaiian show was last!! It was great! Now the over worked sweat dripping family carry the entertainment ! They are great but obviously over worked.
At 80.00 a person it’s a shame that your presentation is declining ! I don’t know that I’d drive 3 hours again.
Pamala Keeter & Cynthia Jackson.
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Jodi_c
Nov 21, 2025
Unhappy - We should up a hour early just as we were advised by our email and waiting till 6 pm when the tour was supposed to start. No one showed no notice was given to us and the tour company did not answer their phone. Headed back to our hotel and my husband stopped by the parking area and talked to a lady there and she said it was cancelled and we should have received an email. We never received any email about cancellation, but we did received one from Viator stating our tour was starting shortly and gave us all the info. I did a chat with Viator as soon as we got back to our hotel requesting a full refund. They said they will work on it and still no response.
Not happy about this as we planned our whole day around this tour.
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Parrasb2021
Nov 14, 2025
not good - Food was terrible, ride was boring and not clear. will never take any of my family of friends back. Overpriced for a touur like this. Will prefer to go elsewhere
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