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About
Experience Florida from a whole new perspective with the St. Johns Rivership Company. Departing from beautiful Lake Monroe in Historic Downtown Sanford, the Barbara-Lee offers scenic river cruises along the historic St. Johns River while guests relax in climate-controlled comfort.
Family-owned and operated, the St. Johns Rivership Company continues the long tradition of sternwheel riverboats that have traveled these waters for generations. Guests enjoy a unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife sightings, and warm Florida hospitality while cruising one of the state’s most iconic rivers.
Each cruise features chef-prepared cuisine, live onboard entertainment, and attentive service that creates a memorable experience for visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, celebrating a special occasion, entertaining clients, or simply looking for a relaxing outing, the Barbara-Lee provides a truly one-of-a-kind setting on the water.
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Sanford on Lake Monroe, the St. Johns Rivership Company offers a memorable way to gather with family, friends, and colleagues while enjoying the sights and sounds of “Real Florida.”
Discover the beauty, charm, and hospitality of river cruising—reserve your experience today.
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Member Events
Thursday Apr 2, 2026...read moreFriday Apr 3, 2026All-you-can-eat buffet lunch cruise on the Barbara Lee in Sanford with reserved seating, river views, full bar, and free parking. ...read moreSaturday Apr 4, 2026...read moreSaturday Apr 4, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday Apr 5, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday Apr 5, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreWednesday Apr 8, 2026...read moreWednesday Apr 8, 2026Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise ?? All-you-can-eat buffet, full bar & river views aboard the Barbara Lee. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Sanford! ...read moreThursday Apr 9, 2026...read moreFriday Apr 10, 2026Downton Abbey Tea Cruise with St. Johns Rivership Co. featuring unlimited tea, finger sandwiches, scones, sweets, and a scenic river cruise. ...read moreSaturday Apr 11, 2026...read moreSaturday Apr 11, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday Apr 12, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday Apr 12, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday Apr 12, 2026Family-friendly Pirate Mayhem comedy cruise aboard the Barbara Lee with interactive theater, silly pirates, a 4-course meal, and full bar available for purchase ...read moreWednesday Apr 15, 2026...read moreWednesday Apr 15, 2026Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise ?? All-you-can-eat buffet, full bar & river views aboard the Barbara Lee. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Sanford! ...read moreThursday Apr 16, 2026Family-friendly Pirate Mayhem comedy cruise aboard the Barbara Lee with interactive theater, silly pirates, a 4-course meal, and full bar available for purchase ...read moreThursday Apr 16, 2026...read moreFriday Apr 17, 2026...read moreFriday Apr 17, 2026Let’s Play! Enjoy trivia, bingo, and game shows aboard the Barbara Lee. Win prizes, dance, and have fun on a lively Friday night cruise! ...read moreSaturday Apr 18, 2026...read moreSaturday Apr 18, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday Apr 19, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday Apr 19, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreTuesday Apr 21, 2026Centennial High Tea cruise honoring Queen Elizabeth II aboard the Barbara Lee, April 21, 2026. Tea, sweets & river views in Sanford. ...read moreWednesday Apr 22, 2026...read moreWednesday Apr 22, 2026Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise ?? All-you-can-eat buffet, full bar & river views aboard the Barbara Lee. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Sanford! ...read moreThursday Apr 23, 2026...read moreFriday Apr 24, 2026...read moreSaturday Apr 25, 2026...read moreSaturday Apr 25, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday Apr 26, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday Apr 26, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday Apr 26, 2026Family-friendly Pirate Mayhem comedy cruise aboard the Barbara Lee with interactive theater, silly pirates, a 4-course meal, and full bar available for purchase ...read moreWednesday Apr 29, 2026...read moreWednesday Apr 29, 2026Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise ?? All-you-can-eat buffet, full bar & river views aboard the Barbara Lee. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Sanford! ...read moreThursday Apr 30, 2026...read moreFriday May 1, 2026Bridgerton High Tea Cruise with unlimited tea, scones, sweets, and a scenic 2-hour cruise on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. ...read moreSaturday May 2, 2026...read moreSaturday May 2, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday May 3, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday May 3, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreMonday May 4, 2026Celebrate May the 4th aboard the Barbara Lee with a galactic dinner cruise, full meal, character meet & greets, and scenic river views. ...read moreWednesday May 6, 2026...read moreWednesday May 6, 2026Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise ?? All-you-can-eat buffet, full bar & river views aboard the Barbara Lee. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Sanford! ...read moreThursday May 7, 2026...read moreFriday May 8, 2026Bridgerton High Tea Cruise with unlimited tea, scones, sweets, and a scenic 2-hour cruise on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. ...read moreFriday May 8, 2026Tom Petty Tribute Cruise, May 8! Live music, sunset views, food & bar aboard Barbara Lee. Boarding 6:30 PM, cruise 7:30–9:30 PM. $25 tickets. ...read moreSaturday May 9, 2026...read moreSaturday May 9, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday May 10, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday May 10, 2026Celebrate Mother’s Day aboard the Barbara Lee with a 3-hour cruise, full meal, live entertainment, and scenic St. Johns River views. ...read moreSunday May 10, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday May 10, 2026Family-friendly Pirate Mayhem comedy cruise aboard the Barbara Lee with interactive theater, silly pirates, a 4-course meal, and full bar available for purchase ...read moreWednesday May 13, 2026...read moreWednesday May 13, 2026Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise ?? All-you-can-eat buffet, full bar & river views aboard the Barbara Lee. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Sanford! ...read moreThursday May 14, 2026...read moreFriday May 15, 2026...read moreFriday May 15, 2026Bridgerton High Tea Cruise with unlimited tea, scones, sweets, and a scenic 2-hour cruise on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. ...read moreFriday May 15, 2026Let’s Play! Enjoy trivia, bingo, and game shows aboard the Barbara Lee. Win prizes, dance, and have fun on a lively Friday night cruise! ...read moreSaturday May 16, 2026...read moreSaturday May 16, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday May 17, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday May 17, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreWednesday May 20, 2026...read moreWednesday May 20, 2026Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise ?? All-you-can-eat buffet, full bar & river views aboard the Barbara Lee. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Sanford! ...read moreThursday May 21, 2026Family-friendly Pirate Mayhem comedy cruise aboard the Barbara Lee with interactive theater, silly pirates, a 4-course meal, and full bar available for purchase ...read moreThursday May 21, 2026...read moreFriday May 22, 2026Bridgerton High Tea Cruise with unlimited tea, scones, sweets, and a scenic 2-hour cruise on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. ...read moreSaturday May 23, 2026...read moreSaturday May 23, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday May 24, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday May 24, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday May 24, 2026Family-friendly Pirate Mayhem comedy cruise aboard the Barbara Lee with interactive theater, silly pirates, a 4-course meal, and full bar available for purchase ...read moreWednesday May 27, 2026...read moreWednesday May 27, 2026Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise ?? All-you-can-eat buffet, full bar & river views aboard the Barbara Lee. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Sanford! ...read moreThursday May 28, 2026...read moreFriday May 29, 2026Bridgerton High Tea Cruise with unlimited tea, scones, sweets, and a scenic 2-hour cruise on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. ...read moreSaturday May 30, 2026...read moreSaturday May 30, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read moreSunday May 31, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live music & river views. Schedule may change—check website or call to confirm. ...read moreSunday May 31, 2026Enjoy a 3-hour Dinner cruise on the Barbara-Lee with a 4-course meal, live entertainment, and stunning views of the St. Johns River. ...read more -
Whom to Contact
- Shannon FischerSales & Entertainment Manager433 Palmetto AvenueSanford, FL 32771Phone: (321) 441-3030
- Annette Leftly433 Palmetto AvenueSanford, FL 32771Phone: (321) 441-3030
- Michelle Wyatt433 Palmetto AvenueSanford, FL 32771Phone: (321) 441-3030
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