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    3.6 (153 reviews)

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    Gill P.

    Very cool look on line and take a cruise. Does not operate all year long. $25 at the gate to enter the state park but if you have a park pass you are good. FYI no cash plastic only.

    Hoover dam
    Sean D.

    Definitely a good time and a nice way to spend 90 minutes on the lake...the boat is a two tiered vessel with an indoor seating area that has a small bar where you can order some food and drinks, as well as sit inside and look out of the windows if not inclined to deal with whatever the outside elements may be...the top tier is a fully outdoor deck with about 30 plastic chairs set up to sit on during the tour...the narration throughout is prerecorded but informative nonetheless...you can also stand along the front and rear of the boat as well as the sides...the price definitely isn't cheap, 50 for adults and 25 for kids but seeing how costly it must be to operate I can understand the cost...a lot of employees inside and out that need to be paid...unfortunately the cruise hasn't fully recovered from Covid as they are only running on a minimal schedule, 1 tour a day, 4 days a week...they are hoping to recover and return to a more pre Covid schedule but that remains to be seen...they also used to have a brunch cruise on weekends as well as a sunset dinner cruise, hopefully the future will see the return of those events...all in all a fun day on the lake..:RECOMMEND

    Cheeseburger and potato salad
    Freda M.

    Went here with my husband for a Thursday mid day sightseeing cruise of Hoover Dam. We got there early and browsed in the gift shop. Later bought several souvenirs, shirts, magnet and hat. Staff were friendly and the cruise was very relaxing, we couldn't even tell when we left the dock, it was so smooth! Food onboard was reasonably priced and good, credit cards only for all purchases, but there was a jar on the order counter for cash tips. There were about 20 guests on board and the ship is in need of renovation, but it sailed and the views were beautiful enhanced by the recorded narration played through out the cruise. A/C made it comfortable in the cabin to escape the deck heat and this is well worth the trip to Boulder City

    Beautiful view
    Yvonne C.

    It was a tranquil boat ride. I had hoped to see a bit more than we did. I'm glad we got the locals discount, not too many places even offer that anymore. The staff were inviting and nice. We ordered a drink from the bar and some nachos. The drink was for sure over priced but the nachos were good.

    Same from the paddle boat

    It was nice and we enjoyed it. It was a great way to see the Hoover dam and the lake. However, highly recommend that they have an area that doesn't have loud blaring rock music. It was ACDC level heavy Rock and there was no escape. At least one area should have a quiet place for people who don't want to hear that. Did enjoy the cruise, at least once

    Bar area with wonderful air conditioning
    Sue L.

    Located in the middle of nowhere, the boat offers the comforts of civilization in a sizzling hot and dry climate. The lunch was basic, and I didn't see any goats on the rock formations. Hoover Dam was impressive. The tour guide was informative, and the scenery of the wet lake and dry rock formations were a great contrast.

    Desert Princess
    Larry B.

    A very nice afternoon cruise to Hoover Dam via Lake Mead. Onboard drinks and food are available. The cheeseburgers were fantastic. Friendly service. A wonderful time! Nice little gift shop at the pier. Great views throughout, with pre-recorded informative narrative history onboard.

    Abe M.

    Want to see water? Eat on a small cruise? Want to know more about Lake Mead or Hoover Dam? Come over here! Or Bring your family! This is the place to visit for lunch and sightseeing. On the ship there's light music. And when the music's not playing there's, a narrator telling the history of the Lake and Hoover Dam. Pretty interesting. There are three tiers where you can hang out. The bottom would be the galley has a little bar. Then second floor and a top deck to catch sun and air and enjoy the view. This is like an hour ride. The food is good. It would be nice if they serve salad. We did the sightseeing tour so I'm sure on other tours like the dinner tour should be different food. Overall, this is cool. I'll be taking friends and family here when they visit me.

    getting ready to set sail ( did i tell you it's my Bday )
    Ric H.

    what a nice adventure, nice 2 hour dinner cruise, staff was super friendly, calm waters good views, dinner was a choice of Prima Rib Chicken Breast or smoke salmon all included salad, bread and Champagne ( dessert too ) couple things you should know 25$ to get into lake ( not included in package ) about a hour from the Vegas strip and line to get into lake gets backed up and their not in any hurry to get people in, overall great a experience would highly recommended

    Desert Princess
    Judy I.

    Beautiful day on lake Mead and a great experience with this cruise. Everyone was friendly and the booking experience was easy online. You can also buy tickets on site. We enjoyed visiting the Lake Mead National Recreation area and the narration on the cruise about the history of the Colorado River, the lake and the Hoover Dam was informative. The bar on board had a wide selection of beverages and snacks/food for purchase. There are two indoor seating areas and an upper deck for outdoor seating. They do have a gift shop at the marina and souvenir pictures for purchase if you're interested, but aren't pushy if you're not.

    Maria M.

    My partner took me on this cruise on a saturday and I absolutely loved it. The history of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead is just amazing. We have already gone to the Hoover Dam and Boulder city and this was the last part of learning all the history. The scenery was just beautiful and so peaceful , the tour is only 2 hours and very informational which is perfect if that's what you are looking for. They have several packages even dinner and drinks , we got just the tour and went to the bar for a beer. It's a really nice mini cruise to try out !

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    Tena C.

    This was one of the better excursions we did on our visit to Boulder City. I really wanted to visit the Dam and this was a great way to see it from the lakeside. We inadvertently waited until Mother's Day to take the cruise and we were told there were over 200 people on board. We chose a seat inside on the second deck near the bar area at a table. They had a special for the day of a prime rib french dip sandwich with chips. We decided to order that for lunch, and apparently, everyone else on board also ordered food. We really enjoyed the cruise while waiting for our food, and we got lots of photos of the dam and the lake. There was an ongoing narration playing over the speakers to tell you about the history of the area. The food came pretty close to the end of the cruise but faster than some of the others near us. The manager offered us two free drinks to make up for the delayed food order. She also seemed to offer similar deals to the others who were still waiting. I thought it was great that they owned up to their mistake and made good on it. That impressed me and I'd recommend this cruise to others because of it. They could have been jerks and they weren't. The staff and crew were friendly and professional.

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    Perfect! The food was great, staff was happy, fast and professional. The scenery of Hoover Dam was incredible! We'll do it again soon!

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    Are scooters welcome on your cruises?

    The 1st deck and restrooms are ADA-accessible. Scooters and wheelchairs can take the path to the boat and board. We also have a wheelchair to assist with boarding.

    I'm thinking about going in August and I'm traveling with someone who is very sensitive to heat, is there an indoor air conditioned area?

    There is a very comfortable air conditioned cabin on board. Go early in the morning for the Sunday Brunch cruise.

    Senior Discounts or Discounts for Locals ? Hi, we already booked on the website and didn't see any mention of discounts.…

    The lunch menu doesn't work for us. Are we allowed to bring our own lunch on board ? Any limitations…

    Thanks for the question! We'd love to welcome you aboard. Because we are a regulated food service establishment, outside food and drinks cannot be brought aboard the Desert Princess. Our on-board Paddlewheel Grill does offer a range of options for… 

    What to wear on evening summer cruise for women?

    Hi Becs! For our summertime dinner cruises, we recommend semi-casual, layered clothing. For women, dresses, skirts, or nice slacks and a blouse work perfectly - and having a light sweater on hand will help ward off any chill from the indoor… 

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    “It drives you by hoover dam, so if you don't have the time to do the tour or go up top - a nice alternative.”

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