St. Johns Rivership Company

See the Real Florida!

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A St. Johns Rivership Co. representative will be happy to give a presentation on all our cruises and services. Simply contact our Cruise Specialists
321.441.3030
[email protected]
LUNCH & DINNER CRUISES ON THE HISTORIC ST. JOHNS RIVER
Donโ€™t wait to experience the warmer, wondrous side of Florida.

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Weekly Schedule

Three and four-hour sternwheeler cruises

River Visit Luncheon Cruise: Wednesday, 11am โ€ 2 pm

River Escape Luncheon Cruise: Thursday, 11am โ€ 3pm

“Rockin’ on the River”: Friday: 6:30pm โ€ 9:30 pm

River Visit Luncheon Cruise: Saturday, 11am โ€ 2pm

Saturday Dinner on the River: Saturday, 5:00pm โ€ 8:00pm **NEW TIME IN 2024!!!**

River Visit Luncheon Cruise: Sunday, 12pm โ€ 3pm

Additional special events booked throughout the year!

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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
321.441.3030
[email protected]

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
321.441.3030
[email protected]
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More than a Cruise

The best of Florida.
The St. Johns Rivership Co. offers more than the best river 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.

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The Barbara-lee

105
Feet Long ship
194
Guests Capacity
1986
Ship Was Built
1M+
Happy Customers
Barbara-Lee-St. Johns Rivership Co.

Our Services

The Rivership Barbara-Lee is more than a setting for your celebration or business event. Itโ€™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.

  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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Gallery

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

Wide view of Barbara-Lee Ship on St. Johns River