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GOHA BriefOld Florida Riverboat Company runs The Lillie, a 75-foot restored sternwheel paddleboat that cruises East Lake Toho from St. Cloud Lakefront Park. The 90-minute sunset cruises, with a full bar and live music on some sailings, suit couples, special occasions, or anyone after a calm end to the day.
The Lillie is built to recreate the paddlewheel riverboats of the 1880s, with a traditional paddle wheel and twin smokestacks. The owners renovated the boat, previously called The Pearl, and began operating in April 2025. It departs from St. Cloud Lakefront Park, which the company says is just minutes from Orlando and Disney World.
A cruise lasts 90 minutes, enough time to settle in and watch the lake go by. You can sit on the open top deck for wide views or head below to seating with large windows. The lower deck is air-conditioned and the covered upper deck is heated in cooler weather, so the boat runs year-round. A full bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout.
The sunset cruises are the main draw, with the sun going down over East Lake Toho. Local musicians play on some sailings, not all. Keep an eye out for bald eagles and other native wildlife along the way. The boat is also available for private charters, weddings and sightseeing tours.
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