Public Cruises
WE'RE BACK FOR 2008!
Our grand reopening ceremony
was March 1st. Cruises are selling out
quickly, so buy your tickets today!
Check availability and buy tickets online:
1-1/2 hours • Prices include tax
Adults: $20 • Children 5 to 12: $12 • age 4 and under free
To purchase tickets by phone, call Zerve, our ticketing company,
at 800.979.3370 or 212.209.3370
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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.
Nature Cruises depart 7 days a week at 12 noon and 2:00 pm. Additional cruises may be scheduled. Please call 480-827-9144 for further information.
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!
Check availability and buy tickets online:
2-1/2 hours • Prices include tax
Adults: $57.35 • Children 5 to 12: $38.25 • age 4 and under free
To purchase tickets by phone, call Zerve, our ticketing
company, at 800.979.3370 or 212.209.3370
Read UNEDITED Customer Reviews
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: (Dinner Cruise Only)
We have obtained a special liquor license which allows you to bring your own alcohol on board exclusively for our Dinner Cruise.
Each customer may bring one of the following: Two 12-ounce cans of beer, or one 6-ounce original sealed-plastic bottle of wine. There are no exceptions.

Special Cruises
Buy tickets early -- cruises sell out well in advance!
To purchase a gift certificate for a special cruise, please call 480-827-9144.
Check availability and buy tickets online:
Twilight Astronomy Dinner Cruise
2-1/2 hours • Prices include tax
Adults: $68.00 • Children 5 to 12: $48.85 • 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 and look for the $63.95 price.
Check availability and buy tickets online:
1-1/2 hours • Prices include tax
Adults: $38.25 • Children 5 to 12: $38.25 • age 4 and under free
Lunch is available only when groups of 30 make a special request directly to the Dolly Steamboat staff. Please call us at 480-827-9144 to inquire about a lunch cruise for your group today.
When groups of 30 or more request lunch, individual lunch tickets can be purchased by the general public. Lunch tickets can be purchased instead of the regular nature cruise tickets on the indicated dates. To view scheduled Lunch Cruises, please click here and the $33.95 lunch ticket price will appear next to the date if lunch is being offered.
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.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Check availability and purchase tickets online for public Nature Cruises, Lunch Cruises, and Dinner Cruises.
Advance purchase strongly recommended.
Cruises regularly sell out well in advance.
Daily Nature Cruises -- Canyon Lake Nature Cruise Tickets near Phoenix, AZ
Dinner Cruises -- Canyon Lake Dinner Cruise Tickets near Phoenix, AZ
Our cruises make perfect gifts -- purchase a gift certificate online! ![]()
Purchase tickets or gift certificates by phone through Zerve,
our ticketing company, at 800.979.3370 or 212.209.3370
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