Port Everglades and the Port of Miami are two of the larger ports for cruises in South Florida. Short dinner cruises are available alongside jaunts to the Caribbean and Europe. With options ranging from chartered million-dollar yachts to fun, casual riverboat dining, those on vacation or celebrating a special event have choices in their dinner cruising experience. Encompassing Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, as well as the Palm beaches, the South Florida area is a perfect getaway for water lovers from around the globe.
Docked in Ft. Lauderdale near the South Beach, the Jungle Queen Riverboat is a dinner cruise on an updated riverboat. Not only are you served a lavish multi-course dinner and dessert, but you also get some sightseeing, with great views of downtown Ft. Lauderdale and the many yachts that line the docks in that area. Perfectly suited for vacationers and locals alike, the boat departs at 6 p.m. every day and the casual dining experience includes barbecue chicken, ribs and shrimp and you can eat as much as you wish.
Jungle Queen Riverboat
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-462-5596
junglequeen.com
Leaving out of Miami, the Holiday of Magic Cruises use many yachts and offer various menus. They have brunch service as well, on these chartered yachts, that can accommodate as many as 149 guests. The dinners or lavish buffets can be themed for any occasion. They charter the dinner cruises in three or four hour slots and offer a sightseeing experience that includes unobstructed views of the Miami skyline.
Holiday of Magic
1635 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida
305-372-8055
holidayofmagic.com
Offering a high-end dining and entertainment cruise, Biscayne Lady Charters is based out of Miami and has themed options for its cruises, as well as on-board entertainment. With an assortment of catering options available, guests can eat a chef-prepared sit-down dinner or an elegant buffet with their choice of specialty drinks and champagne.
Some of the themed meals include the Mermaid Buffet, Taste of Miami and Vegetarian Buffet. With themed decorations that complement the choice of food, the Biscayne Lady is an extravagant choice for a dinner cruise.
Biscayne Lady Yacht Charters
555 NE 15 Street, Suite 102
Miami, FL 33132
305-379-5119
biscaynelady.com
