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African Queen Canal Cruise
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African Queen Canal Cruise

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African Queen Canal Cruise
4.5
1,252 reviews
#4 of 38 things to do in Key Largo
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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
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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 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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Gretchen C
New Orleans, LA34 contributions
African Queen cruise
Mar 2023
Great cruise on the African Queen. Capt Dave was very informative and a great guide. Anyone in the area should definitely do this cruise.
Written March 20, 2023
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Voyager523462
2 contributions
Not worth the money
Mar 2023
Don’t waste your money. It’s a little boat ride for a lot of cash. Some history about the African queen. A whole lot of movie trivia. That’s about it.
If want to see the boat, go there and take a picture in front of it.
Written March 15, 2023
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Wendy
Pittsburgh, PA7 contributions
A pleasant surprise in Key Largo!
Mar 2023 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise on The African Queen. Captain Eddie was an excellent historian about the boat and the film of the same name. He engaged us and one other couple in fun movie trivia questions and took photos so we could enjoy our memories in the future!!
Written March 8, 2023
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Carol A
Cleveland, OH7 contributions
Great fun on a piece of movie history!
Mar 2023
We enjoyed very much getting to ride on this iconic piece of movie history. The captain shared much of the history of the boat, trivia about it's role in the movie, and how it came to be restored - interesting and much appreciated. Also enjoyable cruising the canals and out into the open water! Fun!
Written March 6, 2023
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ripvwsss1
Forest, VA1 contribution
African Queen
Feb 2023
A great experience on a historic boat. The captain had great knowledge about its history. We would definitely recommend it.
Written March 4, 2023
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Nhdebtraveling
East Hampstead, NH38 contributions
Great Excursion!
Mar 2023 • Couples
My husband and I took this excursion and loved it! It’s a great boat ride as well as a great experience for movie buffs or fans if those old classics. Very well run, the captain does a great job narrating; it’s just a really enjoyable time. Only 6 guests on our tour which is just perfect as the boat is smaller than you think. I would highly recommend this outing.
Written March 2, 2023
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Ely, UK153 contributions
British enthusiasts on board
Feb 2023
Charming captain on board and very enthusiastic and informative, lovely gentle cruise down canal out to the Atlantic, boat is beautiful and the movie photographs on board were a real eye opener, I would recommend this trip to anyone who is nearby as the 90 minute trip is worth every penny…
Thank you
Written February 25, 2023
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Tina L
Agawam, MA1 contribution
Super fun and interesting!
Feb 2023
Vacation activity as we are both movie buffs! Really had a great time!
Such a great experience! Would go again!
Written February 18, 2023
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Mark
12 contributions
It’s not fast or flashy but it fun for film fans
Feb 2023 • Couples
Exactly as advertised. A pleasant cruise on the historic and famous boat through the canals and out to the ocean. It’s good nostalgic fun.
Written February 15, 2023
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dianapv3131
1 contribution
MUST SEE AND TOUR
Feb 2023
Rare Boat and history -ride super smooth, informative, great tour of the water and open sea-
good value and tour guide the best!
Written February 15, 2023
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African Queen Canal Cruise (Key Largo) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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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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