Let's celebrate “THE” horse race of the year!  The Kentucky Derby Aboard the Barbara Lee! There will be a live stream of the horse races all day with the derby being during our dinner cruise.

Wear your favorite hat and enjoy a mint julep!

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 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.

Menu: TBA

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.