Daytona Beach Dinner Cruise: Halifax River with Dinner & Music

Dinner and live music while the Lady Dolphin glides past dolphins on the Halifax River

The Lady Dolphin dinner cruise on Daytona Beach's Halifax River is a 90-minute evening outing with a freshly prepared dinner, dessert, unlimited soft drinks, live music and sightseeing narration. Choose the 3:30 PM or 6:00 PM departure. Free parking and raffle prize entry are included. A full bar is available for alcoholic drinks at your own cost.

The experience

The Lady Dolphin leaves the dock for a 90-minute cruise through the Halifax River's scenic waterways. Dinner arrives as you settle in. Choose shrimp scampi, St. Louis ribs, chicken nuggets for kids, or vegan spaghetti, with dessert and unlimited soft drinks included. A live guide provides sightseeing narration as the boat moves through the water, and you'll have a real chance to spot dolphins in their natural habitat. The casual dress code means you can come straight from the beach or your hotel.

Music plays throughout the evening, and the atmosphere is built for relaxation rather than rushing from one stop to the next. If you want an alcoholic drink, the full bar is there. Otherwise, soft drinks flow freely. Every ticket includes free parking, so you don't pay extra to leave your car. You also get an entry into the raffle drawings, a small bonus nobody expects when they book.

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and the crew can accommodate strollers, infant seats and service animals. The 90 minutes fits easily into an evening without eating up your whole night. You're back on land by 5 PM on the early cruise or 7:30 PM on the later one.

What’s included

• Dinner (shrimp scampi, St. Louis ribs, prime rib, kids' meals or vegan spaghetti).
• dessert.
• unlimited soft drinks.
• live music.
• sightseeing narration from a live guide.
• free parking.
• raffle prize entry.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (7 to 12 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 130

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Dine and Cruise

Is this one for you?Pick the 3:30 PM cruise if you want an early evening back to your hotel, or the 6:00 PM departure if you prefer to dine later. The 90-minute length means you're not committed to a full night out, so it works as a standalone dinner or as part of a bigger day in Daytona Beach.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 12 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What dinner options are available on the Lady Dolphin cruise?

Shrimp scampi with garlic butter sauce, St. Louis ribs with a smoky rub, prime rib (with a $5 upcharge), kids' chicken nuggets or spaghetti and meatballs, and vegan spaghetti with marinara sauce. Dessert comes with every meal.

What time does the Lady Dolphin leave the dock?

You choose between a 3:30 PM departure or a 6:00 PM departure when you book. Both cruises last 90 minutes.

Is parking included, and what about drinks with alcohol?

Free parking is included with every ticket. Unlimited soft drinks come with your meal, and a full bar is on board if you want to order beer, wine or cocktails at your own cost.

Will I see dolphins on the Halifax River cruise?

Dolphins live in the Halifax River, and the cruise gives you a real chance to spot them as the boat moves through the waterways. A live guide provides sightseeing narration throughout the evening.