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A New Chapter for a Fort Lauderdale Icon: Jungle Queen Enters Its Next Era Under the Care of Mai-Kai Owner Bill Fuller
By Mike Faber at Community Newspapers
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
For over 90 years, Jungle Queen has been more than a scenic riverboat tour. It has been a Fort Lauderdale tradition, a family legacy, and one of the most recognizable ways generations of residents and visitors have experienced the city from the water. Since 1935, Jungle Queen has carried guests thro
Key takeaway It has been a Fort Lauderdale tradition, a family legacy, and one of the most recognizable ways generations of residents and visitors have experienced the city from the water.
Why this matters in The Miami
The change in ownership of Jungle Queen, a Fort Lauderdale institution, may have implications for Miami -Dade County's own tourism and cultural heritage. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami's own waterways and scenic tours could potentially learn from the Jungle Queen's enduring success. The fact that Mai-Kai owner Bill Fuller is at the helm of this new era suggests a deep understanding of the value of preserving local traditions and family legacies. Miami's own iconic neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Miami Beach, have their own unique cultural attractions that could benefit from similar stewardship. As Miami continues to navigate the challenges of sea-level rise and flooding, the preservation of its own cultural institutions and water-based tourism will be crucial to maintaining the city's character and appeal. The Jungle Queen's next chapter may serve as a model for Miami's own efforts to balance progress and preservation.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? For over 90 years, Jungle Queen has been more than a scenic riverboat tour. It has been a Fort Lauderdale tradition, a family legacy, and one of the most recognizable ways generations of residents and visitors have experienced the city from the water. Since 1935, Jungle Queen has carried guests thro
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