High Teas Aboard the Barbara-Lee
High Teas are serviced on select Fridays between now and May 1.ย Starting in May 2026, the St Johns Rivership Co hosts a high tea aboard the Barbara-Lee most Fridays from 12-2:00 pm and on select other dates throughout the year.ย Each month is focused on a different theme.ย The high tea lunch cruise menu includes a traditional British high tea:ย savory sandwiches, scones, and sweets coupled with unlimited hot tea.ย We sail for two hours along the St Johns River while enjoying the food and recorded music befitting that month’s theme.
2026 High Tea Dates and Themes:
January 9 & 25 – Bridgerton
February 20 – Beauty & Beast – 20
March 13 & 27 – Alice in Wonderland
April 10 & 24 – Downtown Abbey
April 21 – Queen Elizabeth 2 Centennial Tea*
May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Bridgerton Tea
June 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Downton Abbey
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – America 250 High Tea
August 7, 14, 28 – Beauty & Beast
September 8 – Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility
September 4, 11, 18 & 25 – Alice in Wonderland
October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – Witches Brew
November 6, 13, 20 –ย Downton Abbey
December 1, 8, 11 – Teas the Season
December 21 – Santa & Mrs. Claus High Tea*
*Special Character Entertainment included on these cruises.
Full details available on each cruise available online at www.stjohnsrivershipco.com/calendar
How do we theme our high teas?
Our high tea themes have different table settings, song lists, and cocktails that we believe represent the theme.ย Our guests are encouraged to dress according to theme, but its not a requirement – just a fun addition!ย Select high teas will have additional entertainment onboard that strengthens the theme.
More Information About Our High Teas
A great blog post was written by Destination Tea:
Some of our favorite influencers have posted video experiences of their High Tea experience aboard the Barbara Lee:
Bridgerton Experience:ย
Fun Photos from Other Cruises:
