St Johns River Cruise Florida
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They been serving up river cruises to locals and vacationing tourists since 1984 offering dining, dancing and wildlife viewing on the St. Johns River.

The St. Johns River is the only river is one of only two rivers in the world that flows "backwards". The other one is the Nile River. They both flow from South to North.

It's also an historical river in that it was discovered by non-natives in 1562 and has the oldest written record of any geographic feature in North America.

Your River Romance St Johns River cruise begins at Monroe Harbour Marina in downtown Sanford and takes you up the river past pine and cypress tree woods along the shore.

The area is rich with wildlife and it is not unusual to spot turtles, marsh bunnies, snakes, alligators, deer, cattle and even manatees as well as egrets, bald eagles, cormorants, heron, and many other types of bird.

You can stroll around the deck or relax inside in the air-conditioned dining room. Your cruise includes an excellent meal, lunch or dinner, served at your own nice plush booth with Tiffany lighting and large windows for viewing outside.

A guide narrates your trip with interesting commentary about the history of the river and the local wildlife. There's a small lounge with live music and space for dancing.

The Rivership Romance ship is 98-foot triple-decked vessel with a storied history of it's own. Built in 1942 it spent years hauling coal and iron ore across the Great Lakes.

During WWII the cargo was American and Canadian troops and armaments. Later it was used for search and rescue missions on the lake including the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

In 1995 Rivership Romance was renovated, refurbished and reborn as the present day cruise ship showing off the beautiful St. Johns River.

The St Johns River cruise on the Rivership Romance began as a local attraction and still is today. But with the introduction of the internet, the word is spreading fast and visitors from all over the country and the world are partaking in this special Florida vacation treat.

Many locals are loyal repeat customers coming back again and again for special times like anniversaries or birthdays or just because it's a fun thing to do any time.

One of the things that makes this St Johns River cruise so special is the friendly and dedicated crew of the Rivership Romance.

They really love their work and many have been there for 20 years or more. They go out to make you feel at home make ke sure that you have a truly memorable experience.

While you are in the area visit Historic Downtown Sanford. It's a quint little river town with brick streets, antique shops and upscale boutiques.

A mile or two down the road is the Central Florida Zoo. It's small, as zoos go, but it's a fun stop and a good way to round out a day trip and complement a relaxing river cruise.

This cruise is a great vacation idea for families, particularly the four-hour luncheon cruise. Couples looking for a little romance will enjoy the Saturday night Moonlight Dining & Dancing cruise or the Sunday Brunch cruise.

No matter which cruise you choose, this is a great way to see the "true" Florida. So take a tranquil St Johns River cruise create some great Florida vacation memories.

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