See the Real Florida!
LUNCH & DINNER CRUISES ON THE HISTORIC ST. JOHNS RIVER
Don’t wait to experience the warmer, wondrous side of Florida.
Book your reservations today!
Weekly Schedule
Three and four-hour sternwheeler cruises
River Visit Luncheon Cruise: Wednesday, 11am ‐ 2 pm
River Escape Luncheon Cruise: Thursday, 11am ‐ 3pm
“Rockin’ on the River”: Friday: 6:30pm ‐ 9:30 pm
River Visit Luncheon Cruise: Saturday, 11am ‐ 2pm
Dinner Dance Cruise: Saturday, 7:30pm ‐ 10:30pm
River Visit Luncheon Cruise: Sunday, 12pm ‐ 3pm
Additional special events booked throughout the year!
Contact Us
A St. Johns Rivership Co. representative will be happy to give a presentation on all our cruises and services. Simply contact our Cruise Specialists
Upcoming Special Events
Contact Us
A St. Johns Rivership Co. representative will be happy to give a presentation on all our cruises and services. Simply contact our Cruise Specialists
More than a Cruise
The best of Florida.
The St. Johns Rivership Co. offers more than cruises. We provide a different way to experience Florida. To appreciate its wildlife, its beauty and its warmth. All while indulging in chef-prepared cuisine, live onboard entertainment and endless hospitality in climate-controlled comfort.
Family-owned and operated, the St. Johns Rivership Co. is the latest in a long line of sternwheelers that have been serving and sailing the St. Johns River for centuries.
From our homeport on Lake Monroe in Historic Downtown Sanford, the Barbara-Lee cruises the St. Johns River while providing a one-of-a-kind cruise.

Our Services
The Rivership Barbara-Lee is more than a setting for your celebration or business event. It’s the opportunity for a truly unique experience. Enjoy the beauty of the wildlife-rich St. Johns River while indulging in chef-prepared cuisine, live entertainment and endless hospitality. All in climate-controlled comfort. Book a single deck or the entire ship for your wedding, business event or celebration.
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Corporate Events & Trainings
Impress your guests by hosting your corporate event on our historic sternwheeler, the Barbara-Lee. Ditch the traditional conference room and opt for a venue that sparks creativity and engagement. The stunning St. Johns River provides an inspiring backdrop that's sure to leave a lasting impression. -
Weddings & Anniversaries
Say 'I Do ' on the Water: Imagine exchanging your vows on the deck of our historic sternwheeler, the Rivership Barbara-Lee, as it gracefully glides along the picturesque St. Johns River. The romantic ambiance of the water and the gentle breeze will make your ceremony truly magical. Your love story will come to life on the rivership, with its elegant design, ornate railings, and charming paddle wheels reminiscent of a fairytale setting. It's the perfect backdrop for your own real-life fairytale wedding. -
Fundraisers
Host Your Next Fundraising Event on St. Johns Rivership: A Voyage of Impact and Success! Set sail on the picturesque St. Johns River, where your fundraising event will take place on our iconic sternwheeler. Your guests will be enchanted by the charming ambiance and scenic beauty, setting the perfect backdrop for an evening of impact.
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Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner

Photo by Reg Garner
