A century ago, the St. Johns River was Florida’s first great inland highway connecting the ocean port of Jacksonville with the still-wild interior. The River ship Barbara-Lee takes you back to a more adventurous, more romantic time. The River ship Barbara-Lee is an authentic sternwheeler paddleboat. The ship has five decks: An open-air top deck, a covered open-air “paddlewheel deck” overlooking the wheels, an enclosed upper deck that seats 60 diners with its own dance floor, a mezzanine deck that seats 40 and the large main salon deck that seats 84 with its stage, dance floor and bar. The enclosed dining areas are climate controlled with air conditioning and heating.
In addition to the open upper deck with benches and railings, the covered paddlewheel deck at the rear of the second level allows guests to stay out of the sun while getting an unobstructed view of the river and its wildlife.
Musical Bingo on the Barbara Lee with St Johns Rivership Co. includes all cards and game play.
Great prizes and lots of fun!
Lunch menu: Entrees vary from time to time, but these are the caliber of entrees you can expect.