Spend Easter Sunday taking a historical trip up the beautiful St. John’s River aboard the “Barbara-Lee" in Sanford, FL. This authentic paddle-wheeler travels across Lake Monroe and up St. John’s River. Enjoy viewing the “real Florida” aboard this vessel, while enjoying the live entertainment, full table service and an entrée selected from a menu.

All meals are prepared fresh in the galley. Included are; appetizers, salad, dessert and a choice of coffee, tea, or iced tea. A full cash bar is also available on board.

2024 Menu (2025 menu TBA): Entrees are chef- prepared to your choice. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Prime Rib: USDA choice cut prime rib. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Tropical Chicken: Slow roasted chicken breast topped with Parmesan and a savory mango-pineapple chutney. Served with rice and vegetables.

Chicken Marsala: The Classic with Parmesan cheese and marinara sauce. Served with pasta and vegetables.

Salmon Fillet: Thick- cut salmon in a lemon butter sauce and served with rice and vegetables. Finished with choice of Lemon Butter Sauce or Teriyaki Glaze.

Entree Caesar Salad: Generous serving of crisp romaine lettuce tossed in their signature Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, parmesan and choice of chicken or salmon fillet.

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna: Layers of slow roasted vegetables, pasta, marinara sauce and three cheeses.

Itinerary:

2:30 pm Depart Brownwood - located behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)

2:50 pm- Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)

4:15 pm- Arrive in Sanford, FL

4:30 pm- Boarding begins

5:00 pm – Set Sail

8:00 pm - Dinner Cruise Ends - Board Bus for Return

9:30 pm - Approximate arrival time back in The Villages

Price includes transportation, admission on the “Barbara-Lee” with dinner (excluding cash bar), bus driver tip and a bottle of water. Host gratuity is not included.

Day Trip purchase is non-refundable but is transferable to another person.