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StarLite Princess Paddlewheel Riverboat

Corey Causeway, 3400 Pasadena Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
727-462-2628
Ranked #4 of 17 tours in St. Petersburg
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The StarLite Princess takes you back to a simpler time. This 107-foot authentic paddlewheeler is a fully modern vessel built with extreme attention to...... more » Owner description: The StarLite Princess takes you back to a simpler time. This 107-foot authentic paddlewheeler is a fully modern vessel built with extreme attention to detail and is finished with Victorian touches. Every seat in the spacious, plush dining room has a remarkable panoramic view of the changing waterfront scenery and offers a choice of taste-tempting entrées prepared to order. The StarLite Princess can accommodate up to 242 passengers for a sit-down meal and up to 300 for a cocktail function. We are a short distance from the Don CeSar Hotel, Tradewinds Resort, Sirata Beach Resort, Alden Hotel, Postcard Inn on the Beach, Sunset Vistas, Bilmar Hotel, Crystal Palms Resort. « less
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Hudson, Florida
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

My husband and I went on the dinner sunset cruise on 5/9/12. For the $90 we paid, I feel it wasn't worth it. The boat was nice, but it looked like it could use a little tlc and cleaning. The food was kinda blah. It wasn't bad, just not a lot of flavor. We had to pay for any appetizers... More

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Orlando, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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The boat is definitely old and in need of some deep cleaning. The bathrooms were out of toilet paper and soap within 20 minutes of departure. I was disgusted to see waitstaff picking up dirty glasses by the rims and then picking up clean glasses the same way... it was just gross. I saw some of the kitchen workers come... More

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Laura, Director of Sales at StarLite Princess Paddlewheel Riverboat, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. I have shared your comments and concerns with the owners and managers of the StarLite Princess. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had on board; would you please contact me so that we could discuss this further? Thank you, Laura More

Sarasota, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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On March 25, 2012 we were greeted by the photographer as we boarded & was serenaded by a banjo player on the dock. The next 2 folks we encountered were also professional & very cordial. As we stepped into the main dining room we were impressed. So far everything our exceeded expectations. We sat for awhile before a server approached... More

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im44
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
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2.5 hours Cruising the very crowded intracoastal waterway. Clean though an old tired boat. Jazz band (trio of 3 old guys) playing was entertaining. Food was average. Staff (crew?) were good though our waiter did suggest we leave a $20 tip. Easily found with ample parking. We had a half price coupon which brought the cost down to where it... More

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Bradenton, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Took the 3 hour dinner cruise on the Paddlewheel. The live music was pleasant and we were able to dance to the two performers. The food and service was average. The servers, I counted three on the first deck, were overwhelmed with a small wedding party reception. My date was very happy with the cruise, especially since it was her... More

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Laura, Director of Sales at StarLite Princess Paddlewheel Riverboat, responded to this review
February 17, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to compliment our dinner cruise and bring the server issue to our attention. We will use your feedback as a training opportunity with the waitstaff. While the Groupon promotions may be limited in the future, we do offer a 20% discount if guests book online through our website. More

Minnesota
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012

It was so pleasant and relaxing we could have dozed off. The Dixie land band was enjoyable and just the right volume. The boat is beautifully decorated. The food is very good. They take a photo of you if you wish to purchase and ours turned out so well we were happy to pay for it. More

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Laura, Director of Sales at StarLite Princess Paddlewheel Riverboat, responded to this review
February 16, 2012

Thank you for cruising with us on our Sunday Dixieland - New Orleans Jazz Cruise! We're pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable time and hope you will consider joining us again in the future. More

St. Petersburg
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

The idea of a going on a dinner cruise would not be on my bucket list so I readily admit I was looking for the worse. However, I can't give them a bad review. The food was much better than we anticipated, our server did a wonderful job handling several tables at the same time. The music seemed strange to... More

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Laura, Director of Sales at StarLite Princess Paddlewheel Riverboat, responded to this review
February 16, 2012

We're happy to hear that you were pleasantly surprised! Please visit us on Facebook or Twitter to be updated on our current specials and special event cruises (@starlitecruises). Thank you for sharing your experience! More

New Port Richey, Florida
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134 reviews 134 reviews
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116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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We had just enjoyed a yacht dinner cruise the previous month, so thought booking this Paddle wheeler cruise would be less formal and more fun. And, indeed, it was. I enjoyed the more laid-back atmosphere and casualness of this cruise. My experience might not be indicative of normal evenings. The night we dined with Starlite, there were only 6 occupied... More

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Laura, Director of Sales at StarLite Princess Paddlewheel Riverboat, responded to this review
February 16, 2012

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you experienced a relaxing, casual evening and felt that you received a good value for your money. Similar to a restaurant, our beverages and appetizers are not included in the price. As you mentioned, however, these items were reasonably priced and lower than other dining cruises. We appreciate your business... More

Greenwood, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

This boat is just great for a dinner cruise and dancing and the cruise is wonderful More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

My hubby and I did this cruise with my mom for a 3 hour dinner evening cruise. The food was really good and the music and dancing was fun. We're not big drinkers so after dinner it seemed like a long time to get back but the view was awesome. We would definitely do it again maybe a 2 hour... More

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