Public Cruises

Narrated Nature Cruise

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1-1/2 hours • Prices include tax
Adults: $20 • Seniots 60 and over: $18 • Children 5 to 12: $12 • age 4 and under free

Enjoy Arizona sightseeing at its best on Canyon Lake and its breathtaking Sonoran Desert scenery.

Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, AZ cruise the secluded inner waterways of Canyon Lake, which is consistently rated among the Best Places to Visit in Arizona.

To request additional cruises and our summer schedule, please call 480-827-9144.

An unforgettable experience awaits on Canyon Lake when our Mark Twain era sternwheeler takes you back to a simpler time. Weathered canyon walls reflect sunshine from waterways accessible only by boat. Blue herons, bald eagles, turkey vultures and desert bighorn sheep are some of the wildlife you will see around the lake. This awe-inspiring Arizona desert is one of Arizona's best-kept secrets!

Twilight Dinner Cruise

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2-1/2 hours • Prices include tax and gratuity
Adults: $68 • Children 5 to 12: $47 • age 4 and under free

Bask in the beauty of Canyon Lake at twilight as the Arizona sun sets the canyon walls aglow. Just minutes from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona, the Dolly Steamboat boasts the finest Arizona restaurant on water.

Our romantic dinner cruises offer an exciting alternative to dining in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. Entrees are served buffet style and vary by night:

Tender Filet Mignon
Succulent Prime Rib
Tangy Barbequed Ribs
Charbroiled Rib Eye

Complete dinner also includes:

Grilled Chicken Breast, Vegetarian Pasta, Garden Salad, Baked Potato, Vegetable Du Jour, Rolls and Butter, Apple Pie and Coffee, Iced Tea or Lemonade.

Liquor:

Beer, wine and mixed drinks are available for purchase on board. Please keep in mind that we accept cash or check at the concession stand.

Budweiser ~ Bud Lite ~ Michelob Ultra
Chardonnay ~ White Zinfandel ~ Merlot
Bacardi Rum ~ Smirnoff Vodka ~ Baileys ~ Jack Daniels
Mixers include: Pepsi Products, Tonic Water, Cranberry Juice, and Orange Juice

***No outside food or beverage is allowed to be brought on board the boat with the exception of bottled water.***

We offer a unique experience in a magnificent environment! The cruise and scenery should be the experience for all to enjoy as a whole. We will refuse serving alcohol to any individual or group who in our judgment has reached the point where drinking is the experience! Thank You for understanding.

Special Cruises

Twilight Astronomy Dinner Cruise

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2-1/2 hours • Prices include tax and gratuity
Adults: $79.75 • Children 5 to 12: $59.75 • age 4 and under free

We offer a monthly Astronomy cruise hosted by Dr. Sky, astronomy expert and radio personality. Dr. Sky gives a presentation on the solar system as you view the night sky through on-board telescopes. A filet mignon dinner is included. To view scheduled Astronomy Cruises, please click here.

Narrated Nature Lunch Cruise

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1-1/2 hours • Prices include tax and gratuity
Adults: $46.50 • Children 5 to 12: $46.50 • age 4 and under free

Lunch is available with a minimum of 35 passengers. Please call us at 480-827-9144 to inquire about a lunch cruise. Individual tickets may be purchased on days the lunch is available.

Lunch menu choices include:

Desert Deli: Ham, turkey or roast beef sandwiches with potato salad, coleslaw and apple pie
The Smokin' Steamboat: Sirloin, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable du jour and apple pie
The Roadrunner: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable du jour and apple pie
Dolly Cookout: Hamburger, hot dog, baked beans and apple pie
The Dutchman: Barbeque sandwich, baked beans, potato salad and apple pie

All lunches include iced tea and coffee.

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