Central Florida is home to many vacation attractions, Disney World being the most famous. Other attractions, according the Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau, include Busch Gardens and the Kennedy Space Center. The weather in the area is pleasant all year long, though summers can get hot and humid. Something fun to do when you are limited on time is to take a dinner cruise and the Central Florida area offers some great options.
This 98-foot, triple decked cruise ship offers dinner cruises on Saturday nights. Guest will enjoy a hors d'oeuvres buffet, dinner, and their favorite cocktails as they take in the scenic views along the St. Johns River. Children 14 and older are allowed on the cruise. All food is prepared fresh on board the ship by a chef. The ship is available for private functions Monday through Friday.
Rivership Romance
433 North Palmetto Ave.
Sanford, FL 32771
800-423-7401
Rivershipromance.com
This 65-foot, triple decked ship departing from the Clearwater Beach Marina offers dinner Caribbean-themed sunset cruises. The first two decks are enclosed while the top deck is an open air deck that provides great views of the intracoastal waters of Clearwater harbor. Guest will enjoy a tropical island buffet-style dinner with full service bar. Sample menu items include mango glazed chicken, beef teriyaki, and chilled steamed shrimp. Departure times are based on the season so visitors should contact the Calypso Queen for more information.
Calypso Queen Cruises
P.O. Box 3335
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-461-3113
Calypsoqueen.com
This triple decked, 99-foot paddle wheel vessel specializes in private events. However, they do offer public dining cruises on Friday nights. These cruises sell out quickly so reservations are strongly encouraged. Adults and children of any age are allowed on the cruise as long as they have a ticket. The ship departs from the Cocoa Village Marina located about an hour from Orlando. Guests will enjoy live music with a buffet-style dinner and full service cash bar. The cruise lasts about two and a half hours.
Indian River Queen
Cocoa Village Marina
96 Delannoy Ave.
Cocoa, FL 32922
800-979-3370
Indianriverqueen.com
This dinner cruise line has received a 3-diamond rating from AAA. The Yacht Starship offers public dinner cruises departing from downtown Tampa and Clearwater Beach daily. Guests will enjoy table side service, a full service bar, and food prepared by the executive chef. After dinner, guests can dance off the calories. Attire for the dinner cruise is cocktail attire. The dinner cruise lasts about three hours. The ship is available for group charters and private events like weddings. The ship can safely handle 150 guests. Gift certificates are available.
Yacht Starship
223 South 12th St.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-223-7999
Yachtstarship.com
