Wanderlust World Wanderlust World As the oldest continually occupied European settlement in America, St. Augustine, Florida, embraces history in a big way. Riverboats and yachts host dinner cruises that traverse the local waters of Matanzas Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Ancient City Riverboats cruise the Intracoastal Waterway and Matanzas Bay on the “Jean Mary” paddle wheeler, which is decked out with antique chandeliers, brass whistles and rubbed mahogany woodwork. Full gourmet dinners are served on weekend cruises, and guests have the option to stay overnight in luxury staterooms. Lighter fare of wine and cheese is spread out on the “Sarah Grace” steamboat, a sister vessel that floats across Matanzas Bay.
The 117-foot Sundancer yacht is docked just 20 miles south of St. Augustine and departs from the Hammock Beach Golf and Spa Resort in Palm Coast. Passengers feast on a prime rib buffet while sailing along the Intracoastal Waterway. Live music fills the evening air for two hours while guests dance beneath the stars or cozy up by the yacht’s onboard fireplace.