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    African Queen Canal Cruise

    718 Reviews
    #7 of 72 things to do in Key Largo
    Sights & Landmarks, Ships
    Open Now: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    U.S. Hwy 1 at mile marker 100, Holiday Inn Docks, Key Largo, FL
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “nice”

    fun to see easy to get to beautiful canal resturants close by and a nice walk around the canal clean

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Natalie A
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    Northome, Minnesota
    “Great Fun”

    We enjoyed our short trip, all the history as shared by our captain, and especially pouring a... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Courtney K
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    Kansas City, Missouri
    via mobile
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    • Average8%
    • Poor1%
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    In 2012 the iconic boat the African Queen was restored for her 100 year centennial celebration. In May 2012 she once again began plying the waters of Key Largo and currently offers canal and dinner cruises. We go out daily at 10am, 12am, 2pm, 4pm...more
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    U.S. Hwy 1 at mile marker 100, Holiday Inn Docks, Key Largo, FL
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    nice

    fun to see easy to get to beautiful canal resturants close by and a nice walk around the canal clean

    Thank Natalie A
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Fun

    We enjoyed our short trip, all the history as shared by our captain, and especially pouring a bottle of "gin" overboard a la Hepburn!

    Thank Courtney K
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great boat ride

    A great piece of history and a great time. The captain was informative and fun. It was an experience anyone that has seen the movie should have.

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    Thank kemperk9
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great Cruise

    Let me first say that this is the original boat not a fake and the captain is very informative with tons of information. now there is not a lot of room for passengers so i would recommend getting tickets early to insure a spot on...More

    Thank Hank D
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Fun on the African Queen

    We had a great time on this little vessel. The captain told the story of the African Queen, both the boat and the movie. He had photos of the making of the movie. We went out through the canal onto the open water a short...More

    Thank JanV1429
    Reviewed 18 August 2018
    Great experience for those interested in Film History.

    I bought this Canal cruise as an anniversary gift for my wife. Before we left the dock, our skipper gave us background information on the African Queen and its use in the classic John Huston film. We had recently re-watched the Blu-ray edition of the...More

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    Thank dgruel123
    Reviewed 18 August 2018 via mobile
    Movie Buff Excellence

    I love the movie, The African Queen... so it was a real treat to get a chance to ride on the boat. I especially loved watching the steam engine work. Watch the movie before you go, you will be so glad you did!

    Thank donandnoel
    Reviewed 15 August 2018
    Great time on the African Queen!

    We had a great time on our African Queen excursion! Captain Lance was very personable and shared so much interesting information. Even let me steer the boat! Highly recommend!!!

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    Thank tscarter7
    Reviewed 4 August 2018
    African Queen Boat Ride

    It's the real deal. The boat is authentic right down to the Gin Case that was in the movie. A real treat for those who enjoyed the movie. Lots of related gifts in the adjoining Holiday Inn gift shop. The boat ride is about 1...More

    1  Thank amhlvh
    Reviewed 31 July 2018
    African Queen was awesome

    Great little boat trip, captain was terrific - was just the two of us which was great and we even go to steer the boat! Very relaxing and pretty cool to be on the real African Queen

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    Kelli C
    26 April 2017|
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    Response from Patrick O |
    The rest of the year was added to the website so you can book online or call f directly.
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    Bert4365
    19 February 2017|
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    Response from Betischendorf | Reviewed this property |
    I'm not sure, but they have a website and I'm sure you can find out there. Also offer a dinner cruise but they drop you at a restaurant ten take you back after. Good luck
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    bkittell
    11 January 2017|
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    Response from SUZANNEHOLMQUIST | Property representative |
    Hello there, the price of a canal cruise is $49 per person plus tax. There are also dinner cruises which are $89 per person on Friday and Saturday's early evening. Kind Regards The African Queen
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