All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

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.

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   Stop 1

   1 hour

   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.

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   Stranahan House

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   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.

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   Colee Hammock Park

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   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.

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   Stop 4

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   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

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   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.

• 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

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