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Italian Night Aboard St. John’s Rivership “Barbara-Lee” Paddleboat | Wednesday August 26, 2026
Italian Night Aboard St. John’s Rivership “Barbara-Lee” Paddleboat | Wednesday August 26, 2026
Enjoy a relaxing evening 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, and a full Italian buffet.
All meals are prepared fresh in the galley. A full cash bar is also available on board.
Buffet Menu: Caprese Salad, Baked Ziti, Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp Alfredo, House Salad, Vegan Ravioli, Salmon Milano, Minestrone Soup, Dinner Rolls, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna.
Itinerary:
4:00 pm Depart Brownwood - located behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)
4:20 pm- Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)
6:00 pm- Boarding begins
6:30 pm – Set Sail
9:15 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.

