JUNGLE QUEEN, Sightseeing Cruise, BBQ Dinner, Show, & Wildlife
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Dinner All you can eat BBQ ribs, chicken tenders, cornbread, coleslaw, waffle fries and vegetarian baked beans.
- Private transportation
- Live music while dining and live show afterwards
- Fully narrated cruise down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale's New River
- Restroom on board
- 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
Meeting Location
301 Southwest 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Jungle Queen Riverboat
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Stranahan House (pass by)
Colee Hammock Park (pass by)
Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale (pass by)
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 385 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on JUNGLE QUEEN, Sightseeing Cruise, BBQ Dinner, Show, & Wildlife?
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Activity code: C-316001
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. All you can eat BBQ ribs, chicken tenders, cornbread, coleslaw, waffle fries and vegetarian baked beans.
- Private transportation.
- Live music while dining and live show afterwards.
- Fully narrated cruise down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale's New River.
- Restroom on board.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the JUNGLE QUEEN, Sightseeing Cruise, BBQ Dinner, Show, & Wildlife is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for JUNGLE QUEEN, Sightseeing Cruise, BBQ Dinner, Show, & Wildlife will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerAll you can eat BBQ ribs, chicken tenders, cornbread, coleslaw, waffle fries and vegetarian baked beans.
- Private transportation
- Live music while dining and live show afterwards
- Fully narrated cruise down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale's New River
- Restroom on board
- 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 Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 385 travelers
