African Queen Canal Cruise
African Queen Canal Cruise, Key Largo: Hours, Address, African Queen Canal Cruise Reviews: 4.5/5
African Queen Canal Cruise
African Queen Canal Cruise
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
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 and 6pm. On Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm we offer a dinner cruise to the Pilot House Marina where passengers disembark and enjoy dinner in the restaurant before boarding the vessel once again to return to the Marina Del Mar. Dinner and lunch cruises are also available on request for groups of at least 4 people.
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carolanne1950522
Boston, MA1 contribution
May 2022
This was a really fun Florida Keys tourist activity. A leisurely boat ride, fantastic classic movie trivia, and magnificent views of posh homes! Eddie was a gracious and knowledgeable guide.
Written 26 May 2022
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Randy W
2 contributions
May 2022
Relaxing boat ride and old movie trivia. My wife and I loved it. The captain was very knowledgeable on old movies. I loved the movie and this experience.
Written 22 May 2022
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mw59
Fredericksburg, VA100 contributions
May 2022
As a lover of old movies seeing this opportunity to take a ride in this historic boat was something I couldn't pass up. It was a lot of fun and I was able to take the rudder and sail it around for a bit. The captain was awesome and asked movie trivia questions and talked about the beautiful homes along the way. Would definitely recommend this cruise, especially for movie history buffs.
Written 22 May 2022
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mimib809
Garnerville, NY9 contributions
May 2022
Great experience!!! Amazing to be seated in the original boat used in the movie. Captain was well versed on the boat history and the movie. Fun. And a wonderful afternoon.
Written 20 May 2022
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mnhawley
1 contribution
May 2022
Captain Eddie was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the afternoon however we failed on movie trivia. Captain Eddie filled us with information about the African Queen and the actors, etc. Disappointed that the gift shop closed earlier than posted hours...
Written 19 May 2022
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retmay2012
Oldsmar, FL71 contributions
Apr 2022
Fun little trip. If you loved the movie, this is a fun little excursion. Only 6 passengers at a time, lots of photo ops and relaxing way to get out on the water (mostly canals) for an hour and a half.
Written 16 May 2022
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Trek401464
1 contribution
May 2022
Ok for a nostalgic movie boat ride in the canals of Key Largo and out in the open ocean. The guide was interesting to talk with. Note that the boat did not use the boiler to propel the boat (an outboard motor did). IMHO, I think this attraction is a bit pricey for the boat ride, but fun never the less.
Written 16 May 2022
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chrism20222022
Janesville, WI1 contribution
May 2022
The restoration was fantastic, the captain was delightful, and shared his significant knowledge of the movie and the boat. He was also kind enough to let me take the helm when outside the canal which made for some great photos. This was a great experience and well worth the money.
Written 15 May 2022
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Compass617730
1 contribution
May 2022
The cruise on the vintage boat was quite interesting. Eddie shared the history of the boat illustrated in photos and entertained us with his vast knowledge of movie trivia.
Written 15 May 2022
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CarnivalCruzinLady
24 contributions
May 2022
This is a fun tour around the canals of Key Largo in a historic piece of movie history. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the movie and gave a great presentation about the movie and the boat. Its a great way to spend a couple of hours.
Written 12 May 2022
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havefunaway
Crescent Springs, KY241 contributions
wow on your review. putting this on our list for our upcoming trip, ....where was your condo and do you have other reviews from you week?
SJRCPA
Myersville, MD29 contributions
In Key Largo we stayed at Coconut Palm Inn - not a condo.
fluffy03062
Weeki Wachee, FL
Does it take you away from all the homes and businesses businesses
greg g
Tallahassee, FL20 contributions
No. It is a canal boat ride from the boarding dock where the African Queen calls home in Key Largo. This is not about having a touring boat ride. This is for people that appreciate Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn and great classic movies. The boat has a steam powered propulsion system similiar to what would've been used in German East Africa at the beginning of World War I in September 1914. Also has a new outboard for safety and negotiating the tight canal. It is a wonderful voyage back in time.
I keep getting an error message when I click the link above. Is there a new website?
LakeLady4700
Valparaiso, IN37 contributions
I'm sorry, I don't know why the site might be down.
apopps
Devon, UK210 contributions
Hello All,
We are hoping to book a trip on the African Queen soon. When I looked at the website- it came back as 'not secure' in the web browser. Has anyone had any issues? Or is it safe to book online?
Thanks in advance
Iris B
6 contributions
Booked online, no problem, we had captain Dave, very knowledgeable and also a sailor. Enjoy 😄
Michelle H
Key West, FL6 contributions
Are little pups allowed on the cruise? We will be staying in Key Largo over Thanksgiving wkend….we are HUGE fans of Bogie & Bacall & would love to take this cruise but will have our well behaved, friendly 4 lb Yorkie with us!
scott
Concan, TX15 contributions
yes everyone is welcome even your fur family members!!!
Kelli C
7 contributions
I'm wanting to take my wife on the dinner cruise for our anniversary in September, 2017. The website stops in the month of June I believe. So does this mean they are not open during this time? - Thanks in advance, Kelli Croft
Patrick O
Key Largo, FL49 contributions
The rest of the year was added to the website so you can book online or call f
directly.
Bert4365
Somerset, NJ
Want to surprise my husband....does cruise run end of December......2017.... trying to plan a long weekend around Dec. 28th.....would like to include this.....
Betischendorf
Libertyville, IL38 contributions
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
bkittell
Redondo Beach, CA1 contribution
what is the price
SUZANNEHOLMQUIST
key largo
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.
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The African Queen
Frequently Asked Questions about African Queen Canal Cruise
- African Queen Canal Cruise is open:
- Mon - Mon 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tue - Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Restaurants near African Queen Canal Cruise:
- (0.11 km) Denny's
- (0.20 km) Sal's Ballyhoo's Historic Seafood Grille
- (0.26 km) Subway
- (0.41 km) Sol By The Sea
- (0.49 km) Las Olas Ceviche Bar