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4 hours
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Join us for an entertaining and relaxing fully narrated cruise down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale's historic New River.
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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.
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
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Private transportation
Fully narrated cruise down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale's New River
Restroom on board
America's Oldest Running Variety show
All you can eat BBQ baby back ribs and chicken with all the fixins'
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
DINNER AND SHOW CRUISE
1,199 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nancy L,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
It is a very enjoyable ride with a very knowledgeable guide narrating to ride. The meal was good with excellent entertainment. Bring a wind breaker jacket for the ride back to port.
cappymax,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I've done that boat for over 40 yes been on it probably 30 times over the yes this was the first time I was ever disappointed the commentator was awful the show was meh they used to have a few different things and got the audience engaged it was always a lot of fun the fire show girls were beautiful and pleasant the commentator didn't shut up on the way back when in the past they would I know things change but these changes were all bad and I can honestly say I'll never go back and yes the parking is a nightmare
christinesW8261KP,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Crew was very knowledgeable about the surroundings during our trip to the bbq. It was a beautiful night and the food and the show were good at the venue.
Jim B,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was a fun evening, but the show had less entertainment than my previous travel. All the extra expenses - tips, added desert pricing, only water for drinking beverage without paying additional. With children in a group these adds showed be included in the ticket prices.
edwardfE8620ZD,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The whole venture was great except for the parking !!!! No handicap accessible location!! Distance to the event a joke— and not known before hand!!! No one around to aid or ask for help ( wheel chair bound)
Kathy S,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
The food was cold and the meat was dry. There were no animals anymore. I was highly disappointed in this trip. I have been on the Jungle Queen 4 other times and really enjoyed it.
Kelly S,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
Very nice! We enjoyed this very much! The boat ride was nice, the food was good, and the show was fun!
Linda W,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
We enjoyed it, but the dining experience felt rushed. The show was excellent. But there wasn't any time to explore the island before we had to leave.

49cL48 R,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
Ad should say all drinks and deserts are not included and give prices of such. As well as stating that parking is $20. The food was said to be BBQ ribs and chicken. The ribs were boiled with no flavor and the chicken was fried. The fries were soggy and nothing was well explained. It felt rushed and chaotic for food service. The show was great. The boat ride was great.
Theresa B,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
Food is not as good as it was in the past. The show was great. Make sure you bring a sweater or jacket as it does get cool watching the show and on the return boat ride.
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