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4.5 (67 reviews)
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Lacy K.

There's only a short time left to get out on a Lake Pleasant cruise before the summer heat bears down on us. Choose between a sightseeing cruise, live music brews cruise, sunset dinner cruise, or live music sunset cruises. The cruises run Wednesday thru Sunday in May. I took my mom for a mother/daughter adventure on a Wednesday afternoon sightseeing cruise. You'll park at Pleasant Harbor and hop a ride down the docks on a shuttle cart (bring some cash for tips). We arrived early to enjoy lunch and drinks at Dillon's before our 2pm cruise. Check in 30 minutes prior and then set off for 90 minutes on the water. Adults are $30, kids $15, toddlers free. On the boat, you can sit inside on the main level or up top and outside. Grab some snacks and a beverage from the bar to really luxuriate. The captain narrates the cruise and gives great information about the lake, the dam, and the wildlife. As for wildlife, we saw a few bird species and wild burros on shore. It was such a peaceful afternoon and a great time together. Follow @msbusyblonde on insta for more Fun

Luna H.

Lake Pleasant Cruises offers a few different types of cruises which are perfect for a unique date idea or family day out. We went on one of their Narrated sightseeing tours. The cruise lasts for an hour and a half & covers about ten miles of the lake. While you are cruising around the lake the captain will talk to you about the lake itself along with some of the local wildlife & plant life that can be found at the lake. It is highly recommended that you arrive at least forty-five minutes before your cruise time, this is to ensure you make it to the boat on time. The closest parking to the marina is a 5-10 minutes walk depending on how fast you walk so they have a shuttle service to pick up passengers. Each cart can hold up to five people so it may take a few trips to get everyone down to the marina. All of the shuttle drivers were friendly & the short ride was enjoyable. The boat is quite large & has two levels where you can enjoy the views. You can choose to be on the upper level which is open or the lower level which is inside. On the lower level you will also find a small bar which has alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks available for purchase. Everything was very reasonably priced. There are also two bathrooms and a small sitting/standing area on the front of the boat. The seating was comfortable & they offered plenty of space for everyone on board not to feel cramped. Once the boat takes off from port, you are able to get up and walk around to see views from all sides of the boat. Plenty of people walked out onto the front of the boat to take in the views & for the amazing photo opportunities as well. We really enjoyed the cruise, the boat ride was quite relaxing and the time flew by. We enjoyed hearing all of the facts about the lake & learning about the wildlife including the fact that sometimes you'll see the wild deer swimming in the lake to reach the islands in the middle where they will live for a short period of time. During the cruise we were able to spot plenty of ducks, seagulls and even a bald eagle. We were also to see a ton of sail boats who were out enjoying the lake that day & if you get lucky enough, you might even get to see them race. Depending on what time of the year you take a cruise, there are chances to see the wild burro, mule deer, blue herons and more. During the cruise, my son had the chance to go up to the top deck & into the captains quarters to meet the captain & was even able to use the steering wheel. He really enjoyed the opportunity. After disembarking from your trip, there is a restaurant at the marina along with a gift shop & more so there is no need to rush back home.

Joni S.

This was a great way to spend an hour and a half! Super friendly crew. Brunch buffet was pretty good! And the view out on the water was amazing.

Harbor at Lake Pleasant
Kimberly H.

A quest for something new to experience and to visit local destination, I planned an adventure for a 90 minute day cruise, narration cruise out at Lake Pleasant. Having lived here for over 25 years, I can't believe I haven't been here before! I've driven past the turn off so many times on trips to/from Vegas! Yesterday, 11/16/2024, the high was only 63, so I knew I had to dress in layers. It was definitely cold as the winds whip off the water at the lake! I was prepared though! We followed directions and arrived early. We parked and the shuttle arrived at the same time. Perfect timing! Brisk and exciting ride down to the harbor! There's places to rent pontoon boats and jet skis. I'm sure it's a different vibe during the summer, but I'm glad to experience it when it's not so crowded! We were greeted by Uncle Craig, a crew member, who handed us some popcorn to feed the ducks while we waited! The boat has 2 levels with indoor and outside seating! Super clean, with bathrooms on first level along with cash only concessions. Popcorn, candy, chips, sodas, water and cocktails were available! The views were amazing and relaxing. Captain Matt narrated and pointed out a herd of wild burros and some cattle too! So peaceful just listening to the water and the boats motion gently rocking! I could've fallen asleep! So close to home, I'm glad to finally be able to say that I've "been to the lake"! Great date outing

Ahhh.  The sunsets.
Rick P.

Lake pleasant cruises was a joy. They have done this so many times it has become a well oiled machine. We had a party of 8 and we boarded right on time and took off on time. Make sure you have cash for the bar. Very efficient. We did the Thanksgiving dinner cruise. Turkey and ham and all the fixings. Great views at sunset. It was a good and relaxing trip out.

Our personal Lake Pleasant Cruises favorite: the huckleberry margarita!
Kimberly D.

One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions is enjoying a gourmet holiday feast while cruising Lake Pleasant aboard the Phoenix. Lake Pleasant Cruises continues to ensure all of their guests enjoy a top tier experience! Butcher Block was chosen to cater this year's amazing onboard Thanksgiving feast! The turkey was perfectly seasoned and tender. Comparable to fine dining in a specialty restaurant, all of the accompaniments were just as flavorful! While they offered traditional cranberries, we opted for the cranberry ambrosia which was a uniquely delicious addition to what I hope is a new holiday tradition. All of this paired well with my personal favorite beverage, LPC's Huckleberry Margarita! The Phoenix also has some new upgrades that help guarantee a beautiful view while sailing in absolute comfort from anywhere on this incredible double decker boat that is truly a reflection of this family's love of cruising and their strong desire to share it with their community! The crew is consistently warm and welcoming! Any type of cruise with Lake Pleasant Cruises is worth every penny! My family and I have almost a decade of amazing memories cruising aboard the Phoenix for narration cruises to catered holidays. We have loved each event and are always looking forward to the next! Next up on our list: a private event! Our guests are going to be thrilled!!

Jaslyn S.

This dinner was a birthday gift from my girls! Shout out to them!!! Lake Pleasant was about 45 mins from Mesa, where my friend lives. So, it wasn't a bad ride at all. Once you park, you have wait to be picked up by a golf cart thingy which hold about 9 people. It took about 15 mins for my friends and I to get to the deck, as they only had a few drivers transporting passengers. Once you check in, you're able to enter the boat and have a seat. The seating is first come, first serve. So, if you wanna sit on the top of the boat at a table with a nice view, get in line a little earlier. The dinner was from like 6pm-8pm. So, we rode around a little before tables we dismissed one by one to get their dinner. I can't remember what all of the options were, but my friends and I chose the BBQ Dinner. With this dinner, we had BBQ pulled pork, brisket, turkey, a roll, Mac n cheese, baked beans, and potato salad. For dinner they offered chocolate chip cookies and fudge brownies. Overall, dinner was good. I give it a 3/5 for taste. Everything was cooked well, and hot, it just wasn't all that seasoned. But, I absolutely LOVED the fudge brownie! That was def a 5/5! It's was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside! Each bite was definitely Note: THE BAR IS CASH ONLY. There's an ATM at the deck, but it charges $6!!! I only had one drink, as I'm not much of a drinker, but my friend's had a couple lol as their Well Drinks were $5 each!!! The drinks were made well. Overall, this was a fun experience with my friends. The lake was beautiful, and the ride on the boat was amazing! Not to mention, the food wasn't that bad. It was actually decent. We had such a great time and we are definitely looking forward to attending another dinner cruise! I definitely recommend event whether you're going with family, friends, or a significant other. It's definitely a rememberable experience!

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Had a great time on the Lake Cruise! Ally was amazing, and we'll be coming back with friends!

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Beuitful place to live the people and staff and management are amazing We wouldn't live anywhere else.

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We love it because we were able to take our furry babies doggies and everything was clean and had a lot of activities to do for the summer

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Pleasant Harbor Boat Rentals

Pleasant Harbor Boat Rentals

3.8
(103 reviews)
0.0 mi

Had a great time with our grandsons on a day that was close to 100 degrees. Our boat was old and…read morenot as fast as we would have liked for tubing. However, the experience of boating on Lake Pleasant was priceless. The staff was so helpful and courteous. Luckily, the water temperature wasn't too terrible for late March which allowed us to swim. Couldn't believe how clear the water was. Would definitely do this again.

There was a lot left to be desired with this experience…read more We arrived for our 8:00 AM reservation, and it was pretty clear the staff had also barely just arrived. Our boat wasn't ready, and we didn't get launched until after 8:30 AM. The young guy helping us was nice enough, but he could really benefit from moving with a little more purpose. He still had to clean the boat, grab the safety flag, and initially told us he couldn't technically launch us because he had only worked there for a month and a half... even though he ended up launching us anyway. At one point, there were three deckhands working on tying up one floatie for another reservation while we were still waiting. Have we heard of delegating tasks? The boat itself was also disappointing because it was not the boat shown in the photos online. I reserved the Canyon Comforter based on the photos, so that was frustrating. Not having the lounger and table was disappointing and the cushions were torn up. I even took a second look to see if they were just using stock photos, but each boat listing appears to have different photos, so it didn't seem like a generic image situation. To be fair, the safety instructions were solid, and the kid explained things well. However, he talked about the anchor multiple times, and then when we were finally ready to anchor, there was no anchor on the boat. Luckily, it was a calm day and we found a cove without much wake, otherwise that would have been extremely frustrating. When I told the woman up front about the missing anchor after we got back, she said the person who gave us the safety information should have taken a photo before launching us. So I guess after a month and a half of working there, that part still hasn't made it into the training manual. Thankfully, the boat ride itself was smooth, and we still had a wonderful Father's Day with the family. But between the late launch, the boat not matching the photos, missing equipment, and general lack of organization, this experience was definitely not worth the cost.

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Getting towed back to dock on our broken pontoon boat.
AZ Boat Works

AZ Boat Works

1.0
(6 reviews)
4.8 mi

let me start the chain of bad reviews....... we arrived at 11am when we confirmed with the company…read morewe would arrive. They said they though it was 12pm. okay.... we understand, mistakes happen. 12pm comes and then they say, "our battery died, we have to replace it." again. we understand. UNTIL- they didn't show for TWO hours. UNTIL they offered us a free ride home (BUT DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP UNTIL WE CALLED THEM AND ARGUED WITH THEM TO GET OUR MONEY BACK) We called them several times and they ignores our calls. When they finally answered, they argued with us and had no customer service for correcting business with unhappy customers. They argued that we need to pay the full price, even though we weren't even on the water for the full time we scheduled. This company is sad and NOT good at customer service.

I wish I would have been able to put zero! They had us sitting for two hours since they got our…read moretime wrong. We were supposed to start our trip at 11am but did not get into the boat until 1pm. Then we returned at 4pm since that's where we were told to be back so that we can get our ride back home. When we got back we called our ride and they said they could not get us for another hour! This is ridiculous staying in the HOT sun for 3 hours out of our day that we had planned for our bride. We could not even fully enjoy our time since we were so stressed out about the entire situation! So sad that they disappointed our bride on what should have been the best weekend! We did have an amazing driver Cameron so thank you to hit for not making it a total shit show

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Large group kayaking tours with transportation package
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Scorpion Bay

Scorpion Bay

3.9
(88 reviews)
2.3 mi

This place is a hidden gem. We stayed in their floating cabin. Absolutely one of our best getaways…read more The cabin had two bedrooms and a loft. Easily sleeps 8 comfortably. There is a restaurant in the marina. Food was delicious. All the staff we encountered were very nice and hospitable. Rented boats, kayaks and water toys. Very easy to do. This place is very pet friendly. We brought our black lab with us. If you can snag one of these 5 cabins you will not be disappointed. We can't wait to come back. Note: the cabins are actually floating on the water. If you are prone to motion sickness be aware.

The staff was friendly and the service getting on and off the boat was excellent. The rental…read moreprocess was smooth, and everyone we interacted with was helpful. Unfortunately, our day on the water was disappointing because the boat was not equipped with an anchor that would hold in the lake conditions. One of the main reasons we rented the boat was to stop, swim, cool off, and let our kids play in the water. While we watched numerous other boaters anchored and enjoying the lake, we were unable to do the same because our boat continually drifted. Had the anchor worked properly, our experience would have been much better. The customer service was great, but not being able to safely anchor significantly impacted our day and kept us from fully enjoying the rental. I hope the company addresses this issue for future customers.

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Scorpion Bay
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The marina

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