Celebrate Love by taking a memorable 3-hour 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 the St. John’s River.

Relax indoors in the air-conditioned dining room or head upstairs to the top sun deck while an informative narration of the area’s history and ecology is provided by the Captain.

Dance to live entertainment and enjoy close-up views of the area’s abundant wildlife— majestic great herons, “snakebirds,” osprey, eagles, turtles, alligators and you may even catch a glimpse of some manatees.

Cooked fresh in the ship’s kitchen and once onboard, you will choose from entrées including Prime Rib, Tropical Chicken, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, Salmon Fillet, Entree Caesar Salad, or Meatless Spaghetti. All meals include Appetizer and Dessert, along with Coffee, Iced or Hot Tea. Full cash bar is also available on board.

TERMS: Adults only cruise. Boat will sail rain or shine.

Itinerary:

12:30 pm- Depart Brownwood - behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)

12:50 pm- Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)

2:30 pm- Boarding begins

3:00 pm- Set Sail

6:00 pm- Return to dock

7:30 pm- Approximate arrival time back in The Villages

Price includes transportation, full meal on board The Barbara Lee, bus driver tip and a bottle of water. Host gratuity is not included.

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