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Enjoy Unlimited Barbecue & A Live Show On The Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise In Florida

Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise offers a unique dinner and show experience on Fort Lauderdale's waterways with unlimited barbecue and live entertainment.

Published Jul 4, 2021

Written by 

Marisa Roman

Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise has been around since the 1930s, cruising people up and down Florida’s coveted waterways. What once began with a few small boats giving tours in the area, has since expanded to become the perfect Friday or Saturday night adventure. The Tropical Isle Dinner & Show Cruise takes guests on a sightseeing tour of the "Venice of the Americas" and on to a tropical island with an unlimited barbecue meal. Plus, live entertainment throughout the meal! Ready to climb aboard?

The entire dinner adventure starts with an open-air cruise and sightseeing tour through the waterways of Fort Lauderdale.

A riverboat named "Jungle Queen" with a barbecue sign, docked at sunset with flags and festive decorations.
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Once you’re on board, you can purchase a beverage from the bar in order to enjoy as you get a fully narrated tour of Fort Lauderdale's New River.

Two cocktails on a wooden table with a scenic water view in the background. One is light-colored, the other is red-orange.
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The sightseeing tour will take guests to Tropical Isle, which is like stepping into your own slice of paradise.

A brick pathway leads to a thatched-roof building, surrounded by lush greenery and string lights at dusk.
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Here, guests will be treated to an unlimited barbecue meal, filled with slathered baby back ribs, barbecue chicken, and all the fixins.

A lively restaurant scene with diners enjoying a meal, as a server offers a platter of ribs to a table.
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While dinner is being served, live entertainment will be in full swing, featuring a Polynesian show complete with fire dancers!

A performer in tribal attire spins flaming torches on stage, surrounded by vibrant decorations and a dark backdrop.
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After dinner, kick back with a laugh-out-loud variety show and some soft-serve ice cream. Also, make sure to try the evening's signature cocktail!

A lively restaurant scene with a singer performing on stage while diners enjoy their meals and engage with the performance.
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The all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner cruise departs at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with boarding starting approximately 45 minutes before departure. Guests will arrive back at the dock at around 10 p.m.

A couple admires colorful koi fish in a serene garden pond surrounded by lush greenery and soft lighting.
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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure on the open waterways when you climb aboard Jungle Queen Riverboats.

A large, colorful riverboat named "Jungle Queen" cruises along a waterway, filled with passengers enjoying the view.
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To find out where Jungle Queen Riverboats is in Florida, click here to open the map.

Map showing the location of the Jungle Queen Riverboat near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Have you ever climbed aboard the Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise in Florida before? How about the Tropical Isle Dinner & Show Cruise? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you're looking for more information about this cruise, including how to purchase tickets, check out the website or Facebook Page.

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