JUNGLE QUEEN, Sightseeing Cruise, BBQ Dinner, Show, & Wildlife

Experience one of Fort Lauderdale’s most iconic attractions aboard the legendary Jungle Queen Riverboat. Enjoy a narrated cruise along the New River, the “Venice of America,” with views of Millionaire’s Row, waterfront mansions, mega yachts, and historic sights. Then arrive at our private Tropical Isle, accessible only by boat. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner featuring BBQ ribs, fried chicken tenders, waffle fries, vegetarian baked beans, coleslaw, and cornbread. Explore the island, see exotic animals, enjoy Dippin’ Dots, and visit our gift shop. Then take your seat for our family-friendly Island Polynesian Show, featuring music, dancing, island culture, and an exciting fire dance spectacular. End your adventure with a relaxing nighttime cruise along the New River. Jungle Queen is more than a dinner cruise—it’s a Fort Lauderdale tradition filled with sightseeing, food, tropical adventure, and unforgettable entertainment.

Itinerary

What’s included

• Private transportation
• Live music while dining and live show afterwards
• All you can eat BBQ ribs, chicken tenders, cornbread, coleslaw, waffle fries and vegetarian baked beans.
• Fully narrated cruise down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale's New River
• Restroom on board

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

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

From October 12-November 13th, the boat is departing from the House On the River restaurant in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, located at 301 SW 3rd Avenue.

When you arrive at our box office for your cruise, please proceed to our box office window to pick-up your boarding passes. Every passenger must have a boarding pass to board the boat.

Jungle Queen and our Tropical Isle are wheelchair accessible.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–2 years · Child: 3–12 years · Adult: 13–100 years