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    Desert Belle Cruises

    4.7 (460 reviews)
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    Matthew M.

    Stunning gorgeous cruise on the river! The music was great and the service and atmosphere were divine! Definitely would recommend 10/10! Adequate shade on a hot Arizona summer day (just had to alternate what side of the boat you are on). The drinks were well priced and the lower level had good air conditioning.

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    Moncerrath N.

    You are able to book your tickets online in advance. It is $30 per adult plus tax. The booking process is easy and you can select the type of cruise you want to join. We booked the 90-minute cruise with live music on the double-decker Desert Belle boat at 4pm on a Saturday. The boat is smaller compared to the Lake Pleasant Cruises. Highly-Highly recommend you leave as early as possible. There was an accident on the road that caused us to reroute and added 35 minutes to our drive. The boat will leave without you! Get there early and explore the Saguaro Lake Grill (restaurant) or the gift shop next boat over. Once we arrived they offer free parking and the check in was easy. You board the boat and as you enter the boat's first deck, it is air-conditioned, offer tables and chairs and you are able to purchase snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). You can sit and enjoy the view from the inside or go to the second deck. The second deck offers only chair seating and the live music entertainment. The live musician was Eric Miller and they were amazing. Played a variety of acoustic songs from Coldplay, Chris Stapleton, John Mayer and more as we cruised down the lake. We were entertained all around, seeing people jet skiing, ride their boats, cliff jumping, seeing the amazing Arizona canyon walls, and the possibilities of seeing wildlife. They offer restrooms on the first deck. The staff were friendly, helpful and very attentive. You can order from the first deck or the staff will take your order and bring it to you. We would recommend checking them out.

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    Jennifer G.

    I've lived here almost my whole life and always wanted to do the Desert Belle Cruise, so on the 4th of July I finally did it! The boat ride is about 80 minutes total, and it's beautiful, relaxing and fun. It wasn't too hot on the covered top deck, and I just sat and watched the scenery while the guide told us about all about the area--history, animals, plants and more. Since there were a lot of people on the water that day, we saw jet-skiers, cliff-divers and fishermen. There is a snack bar on the lower deck that sells beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks and a few food items. I didn't buy anything, but based on what I saw, the line was either long or slow or both. If you want to purchase something, I'd try to be near the front of the line when service begins. I had such a good time on the cruise and would return, especially for one of their sunset dinner cruises.

    John G.

    Captain and crew offered an informative and comfortable cruise. Disappointed to learn the the advertised wildlife was seasonal and we weren't there in season. Otherwise great.

    Gina M.

    The day was cooler than usual, but thanks to Captain Justin, our trip was an absolute delight. He made the experience fun, engaging, and memorable, sharing his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm with us every step of the way. His warm & humorous personality made everyone so comfortable, and the stunning views only added to the magic. It was the perfect, relaxing cruise for our family visit, and we felt so lucky to have had him as our guide. We highly recommend this tour to anyone. I didn't capture the beauty as much as I'd have liked since we didn't have any sunshine, but the views in person are spectacular.

    Did the Wednesday Wine and Music cruise. Fun ride and aw a bald eagle and some big horn sheep.

    Verdant Hillside, Saguaro Lake
    Tom S.

    Good: the scenery was spectacular. I had no idea this area had mountainous / rocky landscape that rivals the geography of southern Utah / Page, AZ areas. The plentiful AZ desert flora are icing on this cake. Such a great surprise. The boat captain and crew were friendly and pleasant. The captain's narrative of the cruise was informative and fun. Saw lots of wildlife -- waterfowl (various species of ducks, coots, grebes, comorrants, a great blue heron), a few raptors, and a half dozen desert bighorn sheep. The captain even backed the boat up to allow us a better look at the bighorns. That was cool. Easy booking online. Good value for the money. Needs Improvement: ideally they might do something to discourage the grackles that hound the boat 100% of the time, cruising and at the dock. Not fond of being on alert to not get bombarded by a bird flying through the upper deck compartment. Bottom Line: try this cruise if you're entertained by viewing beautiful scenery.

    Aubrie H.

    What a beautiful way to see this area. There are indoor and outdoor seats. As you sail along you hear lots of facts about the area, wildlife and plants. There are snacks and drinks for purchase and overall it is a nice relaxing way to spend some time. Really enjoyed ourselves on this tour.

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    It's such a pleasant tour. I've done it 3-4 times now. It's a great way to relax and see the canyon. Highly recommend it

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    Very nice experience. Will be even better when the restaurant reopens. Captain was entertaining and knowledgeabl.

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    Cruise was very relaxing and informative. Crew was both friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend.

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    It was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Plenty of parking but arrive early to get a seat on the boat.

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    1 year ago

    80 minute cruise was great. The captain did a great job of pointing out various wildlife and history of the lake.

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    The adventure itself was great, the ticket agent was rude, very unprofessional. No other comments

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    2 years ago

    Captain Dan and his crew took fantastic care of us. We had a ton of fun during our little cruise.

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    The Captain was amazing the crew was amazing what a gorgeous day I highly recommend this Cruze

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    Ask the Community - Desert Belle Cruises

    Is there available parking for the cruise?

    Yes, the parking lot is close to where you buy tickets, but go early because it can fill up fast.

    Is there an age limit for the music tours? I'm trying to book and it allows me to buy children's tickets but a note pops up that you have to be 13

    Their website says tickets for children up to 12 are $17 and adults 13+ are $26. The music is wholesome classic pop, and we saw a few preteens on the upper deck during our cruise.

    Is there a restaurant near?

    Yes. It is adjacent to the boat. I believe it is called Shiprock. Have never eaten there. Doesn't appear to be fancy and I have heard mixed reviews on food quality.

    Are they still requiring masks for the cruise?

    Masks are not required while seated on the outdoor upper deck but, yes while walking around and when on the lower deck indoors.

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    Despite being a local and enjoying Saguaro lake during my entire childhood, I now look at the lake in a whole new way.

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