| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Wonderful, but be carefull when booking
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| Thu, Mar 12 4:00 PM |
Polinski |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| One of our group took an add out of the paper and phoned to make reservations. When we showed up it turned out that there is another cruise at a different lake in the area. She and her partner were lucky to walk on. However they didn't get their money back on the cruise that they missed due to location. Please be carefull to call the Arizona Dolly! |
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Beautiful Scenery
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| Tue, Feb 17 2:00 PM |
pkasmar |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| While the scenery was enjoyable, the ticketing process was cumbersome. First, I was too early, then I was late to pick up tickets which resulted in less than favorable seating, even though I had prepurchased the tickents before traveling to AZ. I would suggest adding staff or making other arrangements to hand out pre-purchased tickets. |
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Breathtaking
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| Wed, Oct 1, 08 12:00 PM |
piasecki |
Female |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Family Without Children |
| The Dolly Steamboat was a very beautiful and enjoyable trip. I would recommend everyone who is in Arizona to do this activity. The Cannon’s are breathtaking and the music along with the history was wonderful. I plan to do this again my next visit to Arizona, however I would like to go on the dinner cruise.
Please remember to stop at their restaurant adjacent to the Dolly Steamboat either before or after your ride, the food is delicious |
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Enjoy
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| Sun, May 31 12:00 PM |
phxmeyer |
Male |
60-69 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| Nice time |
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Sit in the shade...
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| Sat, May 31, 08 2:00 PM |
phpNguitars |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| If you don't have your own boat, and you love the Arizona lanscape then this cruise is a really nice way to go! If you burn...sit in the shade or wear SPF3000 as it is 90 minutes in the Arizona sun. As beautiful as the surrounding landscape and wildlife are to review, the sun will have little mercy on you.
The narration was fine. It was a mixture of narration and then mood music. Personally, I would like to have had a little more education than mood music. But that is a difficult balance to strike and you can't please everyone...
But for only around $20 I'd say the boat, the narration and the beautiful scenery are well worth your time.
After the boat ride, you might want to consider continuing down the road a little further to Tortilla Flats and have lunch! That is an out of the way place that provides for a very interesting and satisfying conclusion to the afternoon. |
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Hello Dolly (Steamboat)
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| Sat, Mar 8, 08 12:00 PM |
phoenixellen |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| We had a most relaxing and enjoyable ride 45 minutes up and 45 minutes back down Canyon Lake on the Dolly Steamboat. Music and narration accompanied us on the trip which enhanced our journey by describing some of the sights we could see on the mountainsides along the lake's edge. Snacks were available to be purchased...but we just sipped the water we brought with us and chatted softly as we sat comfortably around a table on the upper deck. I hope to go again in a year or two with my husband. |
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Dolly
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| Sat, Apr 25 2:00 PM |
philcecil |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Overall, good sight seeing opportunities. The local boaters though somewhat detract from the atmosphere. Would be better if they had an automated tape pointing out the various sights, animal life and history. |
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Had a great time
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| Wed, Jul 1 12:00 PM |
PHickey |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| It was very warm, but we had a great time. We recommend it to all. |
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Beautiful scenery! Great narration!
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| Sat, May 9 12:00 PM |
phantom77 |
Female |
40-49 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| My husband and I are local residents and have been on this tour 3 times!... once by ourselves, once with another local couple and the last time with a couple visiting from Holland. All 3 times were fabulous... we never get tired of it and our friends enjoyed it immensely. The scenery is awesome with the high canyon walls, various cactii growing everywhere, some special view points that the captain points out and...there is a very good chance that you'll see big horn sheep or other wildlife (we did all 3 times). The staff is very friendly. The boat is very comfortable and has enclosed or outdoor areas to enjoy your trip from... I'd highly recommend it! |
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A Hidden Secret
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| Fri, Sep 21, 07 12:00 PM |
pfstekly |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| People are amazed when I take them on the Dolly. They have no idea such beauty in nature resides so close to Phoenix. Even the drive out is spectacular.
This tour of Canyon Lake is probably the best local attraction, hands down. |
