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    African Queen Canal Cruise

    713 Reviews
    #7 of 74 things to do in Key Largo
    Sights & Landmarks, Ships
    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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    “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... read more

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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    dgruel123
    “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... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    donandnoel
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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 3 days ago
    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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    Reviewed 3 days ago 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 6 days ago
    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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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    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 3 weeks ago
    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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    1  Thank dcordick
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Be Bogart or Hepburn In The Real Boat.

    Relive movie history in the restored original river boat from the film. My wife & I were fortunate to be alone on the cruise. I was allowed to pilot the boat (surprisingly responsive) thru beautiful canals to (shallow) open waters and back while my wife...More

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    1  Thank wa143
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Seasonal

    We got to take pictures but it wasn’t operating the day we were there was slightly disappointing. There is a lot of information by the boat related to the making of the movie and information about the boat in its journey after the being used...More

    Thank Victor S
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Well worth a visit

    Its still here after all these years and it is the proper one.... amazing to see but do not spend hours here... drive into the car park, jump out get a photo and drive off to the next thing, (probable Miami)... but well worth a...More

    1  Thank HarleyMatt
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    What a treat!

    We were the only two aboard, Johnnie was full of information about the A. Queen, Key Largo, and the various homes and yachts we passed. The trip was extremely worthwhile. We went out on the reef quite a distance.

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Wonderful

    It was my birthday and we came to the Keys. This was an exciting adventure just being aboard history. I even got to steer. Loved it and thank you.

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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
    20 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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