Where: Sanford, Florida (North Orlando)
Style: Historic paddlewheel riverboat
Tea Selection: 35 bagged teas, plus 8 historic teas
Teatimes: July 7, 14, 19, 24, 28; 12-2 pm (board 11:30 am)
Reservations: Ticket purchase required
Contact: Purchase tickets here, 321-441-3030
Cost: Weekday $45 Adult; $20 (ages 4 to 14); Free (ages 3 and under);
Weekend $65 Adult; $30 (ages 4 to 14); Free (ages 3 and under)
During five afternoon tea dates in July, St. Johns Rivership Co. invites you to celebrate the United States’ 250th Anniversary aboard The Barbara-Lee, a historic paddlewheel riverboat built in 1986. Guests are encouraged to dress in patriotic attire to enjoy tea service during a beautiful two-hour cruise along the St. Johns River. The climate-controlled dining area will be set in red, white and blue to honor our country’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
Celebrating America’s 250th on the St. Johns River
We are impressed by the affordability of these afternoon teas, which include bottomless teas and unlimited finger sandwiches. This would be a great value anywhere, but on the Barbara-Lee, a two-hour cruise is also part of your ticket purchase.
Teas, Sandwiches, Scones and Sweets
The ship’s galley prepares the menu above for all teas, plating scones separately (served with cream and jam) and filling the tiered tray with freshly made sandwiches and mini pastries.
Getting in the Spirit
You may meet a well-known Revolutionary patriot or historical figure during your America 250 Tea, because St. Johns Rivership Co. embraces living history. In fact, this event gives St. Johns Rivership Co. the chance to celebrate multiple histories together: our country’s founding, the tradition of afternoon tea, and its historic boat, The Barbara-Lee.
2026 Themed Teas aboard the Barbara-Lee
All photos provided by St. Johns Rivership Co.
[Note: This is a sponsored blog post.]
