7/25/26 My friend booked us a Hoover Dam tour while we were in Vegas for the weekend. On the email confirmation, it said the parking was free but when we arrived, we had to pay $15 to get in. This part was a bit misleading for purchasers. Also, we did not anticipate dirt roads leading up to the dock/gangway where we board the cruise/gift shop location. Good thing we did not pop a tire while going in and out of here. There were restrooms on the left side and the gift shop was on the right. I gave the nice lady our confirmation name for the reservation and she gave us two passes for the cruise. We had some time to browse the gift shop before boarding. I was not aware there were 3 levels of the cruise which was really neat. I don't think we even set foot on the 1st floor. We quickly got a table on the second floor where the bar was and later, visited the 3rd "baking" floor to get better views. It was a nice education experience. It was my first time here so it was definitely refreshing to see a lake of water in the middle of the dry desert. Even though you could see how much the water level has decreased over time, it still provides a wonderful scenic view of the place. We greatly enjoy the cruise, friendly staff members and the gift shop. read more

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July the 4th dinner cruise was phenomenal. The cost was $110, per person, gratuity was included. The servers were attentive. There were approximately 150-200 guests on board. On the first deck is where the buffet style dinner was available. We were served a wedge salad, dinner rolls and cornbread. For an entree and sides the choices were baked beans, corn, mashed potatoes, breaded catfish, grilled chicken thighs and smoked brisket. Ice water, lemonade and desserts were included. If you want an alcoholic drink the bar is on the middle deck. We truly enjoyed the magnificent views of the lake, mountains, Hoover dam and the sunset. read more

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We were part of the 11 AM ride on a Saturday, and there were maybe 15 to 20 total passengers. Did not feel crowded at all. The boat ride itself is 90 minutes, and basically only takes you to Hoover Dam and back. It's not particularly fast, so it can feel like a leisure ride on the lake, with jet-skis zooming around. The boat itself is three tiered, with open seating on the very top level. They put out some plastic chairs for you to sit on as well on that top level. It can be super hot in the summer, so there were not too many people on the third deck. The second level is indoor with air-conditioning and plenty of tables with seating. That's where you can also purchase food and drinks. Nevada locals cost $30, while normal tickets cost $40. Kids are $25. I think for the locals the price is pretty reasonable, and 90 minutes was a good ride to see the dam from a different point of view, and also get out on the water. Heads up, you do have to pay the national park recreation fee to get to the cruise, which is covered by the America the Beautiful Annual Pass if you have that. Overall, nice way to get out on the lake and see the water levels drop from a different perspective. Air-conditioning was nice, and I'm sure it's nice to sit out on the open top deck during cooler days. read more

Lake Mead Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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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. read more

Lake Mead Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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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!

Just took the Christmas Boat Parade cruise tonight. What a delightful outing. The entire staff worked so hard, passing out the multiple appetizer offerings and were extremely personable. It was fun to see many boats decorated and lit up for the holiday season. You can be indoors or sit outside to enjoy the views. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

Lake Mead Cruises - Beautiful view - Boat Charters Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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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 read more

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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 read more

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A beautiful boat ride on lake mead is ruined by too much talking. Very little quiet time to enjoy the scenery. When you're not being told about all the history in nauseating detail they have to play music through out the boat. Why can't we just enjoy nature? read more

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. read more

Lake Mead Cruises - Bar area with wonderful air conditioning - Boat Charters Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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. read more

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OK, so I am easy and have a low bar. I found this a great day trip. And after you are done visit the Boulder City Inn and visit their museum and have a drinkie. And across the street is a bakery/bar restaurant that serves a GREAT potato leek cream soup with home made bread. Ya GOTTA try it! The tour could have been longer but for what it was, it was good. The three decks of the "sternwheeler", LOL. were good to explore, The ship had a bar so you were always hydrated (with gin and tonics) LOL and the staff was fantastic. The ongoing narrative gave you a description of the lake and Boulder Dam. Getting there follow the signs and gravel and dirt roads, watch your step, and have a picture taken before the cruise. The captain is always around and cordially attentive. There is a predeparture lounge that has a fridge with water, cokes, and my favorite Stella Artois. All in all a fun experience. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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I had family in for a trip with Lake mead cruise and due to a holiday weekend, we left early to get to the boat, but unfortunately the line to get in the park was over an hour wait and we missed the boat cruise, out cost was $188 and I explained to the company what happen and if we could get credit to go on another cruise, they replied they do not give credit, so we are out of $188, I will never do business with them again and just to let everyone know this is how they operated, just my experience. Thanks John S. read more

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 ! read more

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Pros: Boat was clean and tables were distanced properly. Views were beautiful and the sight-seeing portion was great. Cons: - Food. was. really. bad. How do you mess up the most basic of foods lol - our table had the Salmon and Prime Rib and let me tell you, it's like they never heard of salt and pepper lol. - Veggies tasted like they were microwaved and left there. Probably canned. Soggy and cold. -prime rib was well done when we asked for Medium Rare - Salmon was as dry as the desert - The dessert was a slice of cake, which was frozen solid still when it arrived to my table. - just to park here it was $25 - Servers were really sweet but super slow - Cruise started half an hour late and ended late too. - Soft drinks are not included, an extra $3 per cup of soda (like 6oz or less) - Mentioning again how awful the food was because god it was really the worst thing i've ever eaten in my life. So yeah, cruise itself was nice. Avoid the dinner part at all costs. read more

The scenery is nice. However, I think it needs to be updated as far as the food , drinks and decor . Also, the day we went the AC went out so the boat was a little hotter than expected. read more

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. read more

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We did the Desert Princess Cruz for our anniversary! It was wonderful and might I say romantic! This two hour dinner cruise starts you off with complimentary Champaign, bread and a salad at your assigned table. Your dinner menu is already available at the table and you server will take your order. Your dinner choices are: Chicken, Salmon or medium rare Ribeye. All served with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies! After you have placed your order, you are free to explore the boat. There are 4 levels to this ship. The first 3 are inside dinning with AC and the very top deck is outside. Unfortunately the day we came is was a blistering 117 degrees outside so the top deck was not open for dining, however you could still go up top and enjoy the beautiful scenery for as long as you could last! Once your dinner is ready, the captain will call your deck. We were on the first deck, so we got called relatively fast. Which was perfect because we didn't last long in the blistering sun! We each ordered the prime rib and it was delicious! Cooked perfectly and seasoned well! It was accompanied with an auju sauce and a horseradish cream. It was perfect! We were seated by the window, so even though we didn't last long outside we still were able to enjoy the scenery of the sun setting on a glass lake, beautiful red mountains, delicious meal and of course my handsome date! As the cruise started to head back to dock, we got a small piece of vanilla cake with a strawberry jelly center. It was the perfect way to top off our anniversary! read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with tickets for the dinner cruise last month. At first I was thinking about giving 4 stars, only because the boat was very hot inside and it almost seemed like there was no A/C on at all while we were eating dinner. However, the staff was excellent. Our beverages were always refreshed, everyone was so knowledgeable and friendly! It was approx. a 2-hour experience and watching the sunset on the top deck of the boat was something I'll never forget. I would have loved to gone when it was a little bit cooler outside, I suggest September or March for the best possible experience! read more

Lake Mead Cruises - Gift shop/waiting area before you get on the boat! - Boat Charters Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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We enjoyed this boat ride on Lake Mead. You can see most of the lake from the dock really but it was nice to get an up close view. The staff was nice. It does suck that you have to pay the park entrance fee even if you only want to go on the boat ride though. read more

This is a short cruise around Lake Mead 90 minutes at noon time that I would recommend to anyone.... The sights ... The history that is given... so scenic and relaxing.... This is not a place to have the food though so I am not docking points for it... all about the cruise... at a reasonable price at 35 per adult. The Paddle Wheel Boat itself holds 275.... The staff all nice and helpful..... read more

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A beautiful and a very relaxing cruise! I booked the Champagne Brunch cruise $46 that includes a glass of champagne and American style buffet breakfast and ofcourse the cruise. The length of the cruise is 90 mins. Yesterday, I got a courtesy call and confirmation and they asked if there was any special requests and that was nice. For $26, they have just a cruise at 12pm and 2pm but there is a grill inside to order food. This is located in Lake mead National recreational area and you will need to pay $25 entrance for it's a National park. We headed to the Lake Mead Cruises landing today and boarded the Desert Princess. It's a colorful and beautiful 300-passenger paddlewheel boat. We checked in at 9.30am and the cruise starts at 10am. The breakfast was not bad. After eating, my love and I went up to the sun deck. The view was spectacular and esp the Hoover Dam. The music was pleasant. The staff were friendly. read more

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Less than an hour out of LasVegas. Expect to show your National Park Pass or pay a cover charge at the gate. Reservation system is questionable. At first I called to check that wind wasn't a factor. The woman who answered sounded half asleep and didn't give the business name when answering. I wasn't sure I had the right number. She said she is taking reservations and not there on site, so wind isn't an issue. I ended up making the reservations online and did not receive an email confirmation. I did have the reservation number and itinerary number. The women at check-in could not find our full reservation, which included one senior, five adults and a child. After consulting with two others and arguing with me that the total I was charged did not include 7 people because she couldn't see it on her screen, but the amount I was charged equals seven tickets. Don't believe them if they say online charges you a service fee. It doesn't. Finally they reluctantly gave me 7 boarding passes. The cruise was beautiful with a prerecorded narrative. Sitting on the top deck in the sun was delightful. Full bar located on board too. Easy access for our 80 year old birthday girl. However some younger heavier guests were not able to navigate the steps on board. read more

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I have done the Lake Mead cruise three times. It really is a super way to send a relaxing hour and a half. The cruise gives you a view behind Hoover Dam which is a view you'll never see unless you do other water activities at the lake. The narration during the cruise is very informative. It explains the geology of the Boulder Basin on which this section of Lake Mead is formed. The narration goes on the explain the building of the dam, and now there's a separate narration to describe the Hoover Dam Bypass being built south of the dam. I have done this cruise twice in the summer. The paddle wheel boat is air conditioned, but when it's hot, it's not conducive to going out on deck to get some great photos. More moderate months would be best. If you are visiting in the summer, don't be afraid of going because of the heat. You;'ll enjoy the trip in the air conditioning inside. read more

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It's been several years since I've been on the ship and wanted to go for a dinner cruise. I booked online and needed to change the date, so I submitted the request via email and it was updated easily. When our day came, we arrived by 5:30pm and had a designated table. Everything was preset with bread, water and champagne. The interior was clean and well-maintained. The servers were friendly throughout the night. When it came to the food, it was literally the worst food I've ever been served. The chicken and salmon were so dry and the chicken, especially, was rock hard and I couldn't even get my knife through it. I cannot see how that is acceptable by any means. We voiced our concerns and several minutes later, we received substitutes of prime rib and pasta. The prime rib was ok, but still had a greyish tint and the mashed potatoes tasted like they came from a box. The pasta looked like baby food and was very mushy. For the price per ticket, I am very surprised regarding the substandard quality of the food, especially considering someone could get sick or choke on it. I unfortunately would not recommend going for dining purposes. read more

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We went on the Saturday evening dinner cruise. Boarding, including taking pictures of all guests, and debarking is included in the 2 hr trip. Service was exceptional. The staff was extremely friendly despite having to run around to meet everyone's needs. The speaker sound system is horrible. Scary to think about if an emergency arose. Would have been nice to have a short narrative about the history of the lake and dam construction. The food was not good. The prime rib was very fatty and my salmon was very dry. I love any and all seafood so my husband was very surprised when I ate less than half of it. Potatoes and veggies were good but cold. We recently took the Lake Tahoe Dinner Cruise and liked it much better. There was a 2 man band, singer and keyboard player, that were very good and entertaining. Most of us even got in a dance or two. The food was delicious and bar service was excellent. Wish there were no children allowed on dinner cruises. There was a toddler boy who cried a little but his sister was a fake cry/screamer when she wanted something. Ugh read more

My friend reserved a spot on Sept. 6th for the four of us on the dinner cruise on Sept 14th. We drove the one hour there and waited in the parking lot until the gates opened only to find that we had been canceled and received an email regarding the cancellation that morning at 9:05 am. We are all traveling so haven't been checking our emails regularly. I would highly recommend calling people about cancellations rather than rely on email. A call a week in advance or even an email a week in advance would have gone a long way! Ridiculous! Don't book this cruise! Per your reply, my friend was not contacted the day before to communicate the cancellation via phone. read more

Did the Dinner cruise and I will say that the cruise itself it great. The views of Lake Mead during sunset is pretty nice and the staff was friendly throughout. Now for why I rate it 2 stars. The dinner portion was possibly the worst meal I ever had to pay for. My party had the prime rib and salmon and they were both awful. Prime rib looked like an overcooked grey mess when we asked for medium rare. The salmon was hard as a rock and dry. Both lacked salt or any other flavor. The sides were veggies and mashed potatoes and they were both cold and flavorless as well. The dessert was a strawberry white cake that came to our table still frozen. I have to say that I was shocked regarding the food quality. How can you flop on every single food item? Absolutely not worth the price and I would not recommend the dinner cruise. read more

A fantastic tour! It doesn't say it online but locals get a discount when you call in for a reservation. I believe it was $6.50 off the daytime sight seeing cruise. I'd recommend if you go during the day & want to sit on the top level bring sunscreen. Even on a sunny 70 degree day it gets very hot. read more

Lake Mead Cruises - Inside second level - Boat Charters Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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Such an AWSUM way to serenity, while dining & viewing the rugged, yet amazing views of Lake Mead! EVERYONE, from making our reservations to loading onto the boat ranked a high 5 in customer service! Including our wonderful meal, great service there as well! Such a SPLENDID way to spend my birthday!! read more

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Took my mother here for her birthday for a 12 pm cruise. Had an overall pleasant excursion and would go back! We got to the marina at the schedule time: 30-45 minutes prior to arrival. Chatted with the staff inside at the marina gift shop/boarding area. Glad we did because the cruise was going to be late taking off. Instead of boarding at 11:45, we ended up boarding at 12:20 due to the brunch cruise being late. This put us a little behind for the rest of the day, not a big deal, but would appreciate some text updates if they are able to do so, as it is a longer drive from Vegas. Crew was wonderful on board and helped us pick great seats for my mom to make her comfortable. We took the advice of the staff from the marina and promptly ordered burgers. Let me tell you...this burger was amazing. Skip the In N Out and get one onboard the Desert Princess. Big props to the chef! Everything was so fresh. The almost constant recorded narration, which tells you all about Lake Mead, was a little annoying towards the end as the cruise itself is so serene and peaceful. Could do with a little less of that. Def. would love to come back for a brunch or dinner cruise, since the food was so great! read more

Eight of us made reservations on 8/11 for 8/22; however, 7 of the reservations were not found. We all received confirmation emails and our credit cards were charged within a few minutes of the reservation. Due to the COVID max of 62, we were told we could not board. They would only provide a refund or another date. Since this was a going away party another date wouldn't work. The did not offer to reimburse for fuel and some of our folks came 40 miles to the marina in a big truck. Instead of making people that had reserved just today, they threw us off. What happened to first come first served. This is unacceptable for any business, especially now. Never again. I've lived here 35 years and will never we bring another visitor here or use the cruise company. Shame on you Lake Mead Cruises. read more

Lake Mead Cruises - The boat leaving without us. - Boat Charters Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

Save yourself a lot of frustration and do not book a cruise with this company. I booked a birthday cruise dinner weeks ago and 24 hours before the cruise they canceled our reservation. The reason they canceled was because they didn't have enough customers to go on the cruise. I have already arranged non refundable transportation from the strip at the cost of $150. They sent me an email canceling and when I called them, I was on hold for 50 minutes waiting to speak to two extremely unhelpful customer service reps. One of the reps told me that they cancel cruises all the time in the slow winter months. I think it is extremely inconsiderate to have people make reservations and then cancel most of their cruises. Now I am scrambling to recreate the birthday experience and I am out $150. read more

This was one of the most educational experience of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. The paddle boat was smooth and the weather was perfect. The staff was exceptional with customer service.. this was absolutely beautiful scenery.. we learned a lot! read more

Very poor customer service. On August 20th I spent an hour online and on the phone just making a reservation for a dinner cruise on Thursday September 3rd. Just two days before the dinner cruise, I received an e-mail from them telling me how sad they were to hear that I canceled my dinner cruise, I never canceled it at all. When I spent another hour on the phone to find out what the hell happened, they informed me that they were cutting back their cruises to weekends only. Our company coming in from out of town were leaving Saturday morning, so no, I couldn't move my dates. They told me "we'll give you a full refund on your credit card". Six days later, no refund, so I had to dispute the charges on my credit card to failure to deliver services. read more