| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? [v] |
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Very enjoyable
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| Fri, Sep 19, 08 12:00 PM |
general |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| We were introduced to Canyon Lake by our daughter & son-in-law. We've since taken several groups of visitng friends on the Dolly tour. They have all thoroughly enjoyed it. It would be nice, however, if we didn't have to get there early and stand in line to get choice seats, even after booking early online. |
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Well worth your time
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| Fri, Aug 29, 08 12:00 PM |
kathda |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We typically try to catch a riverboat or lake cruise in whatever city we are visiting. This particular cruise was really nice - the scenery was Amazing - the tour operators were very knowledgeable and answered every question anyone had. The overall experience was very relaxing and well worth the money. I actually recommended to some local residents who had heard of it but never partipated. |
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Highly Recommend For Adults & Children All Ages
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 12:00 PM |
Lindaloua |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Highly Recommend For Adults & Children All Ages. All those aboard seemed to have a most enjoyable time. Excellent narrative by Captain Tom and beautiful scenery. Great photo opportunities! We saw a family of Bighorn Sheep, two cute tiny little ones included! Well worth the ticket price.....in fact......I think it might be UNDERPRICED!!!!.....but let's keep that a secret! |
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Nice
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| Wed, Jul 9, 08 12:00 PM |
bowmanfive2 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| A nice trip, beautiful scenery, but hot at noon! They advertise a first come first serve seating...and they do give you a number...we got there early and were first in line. However, first they board those who are elderly or need assistance. It's nice for them, but not nice for those who purposely get there early, especially when a bus from a retirement community shows up full of people. They gave them all numbers...but then loaded them first... When you get there an hour early, wait in the heat for your number, then end up with 30 people in front of you, it's not really first come first seating as they advertise. They need to rethink that. |
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Relaxing Sunday Afternoon
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| Sun, Jun 22, 08 12:00 PM |
tashazoey |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| A nice way to spend a few hours on a Sunday. Not too long on the water and just enough narration not to become overwhelming. |
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Dolly Steamboat ride June 2008
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| Wed, Jun 18, 08 12:00 PM |
dbead47 |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| We had family visiting from the east coast this year and took them for a ride on Dolly. Even though it was pretty hot that day, the breeze we felt while on the boat was really nice. The music in the background, the narration from the captain, the scenery, and the slow pace of the boat was very relaxing and interesting. This was my fifth excursion on Dolly and I find something new to enjoy on every trip. I highly recommend this trip any time of the year for local residents and especially for visitors. |
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Cool, Peaceful
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| Wed, Jun 11, 08 12:00 PM |
ewokmama |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| This is the second time within two months that I have taken this cruise. The first time I was so busy taking photos, that I didn't get to "see" a lot of things. This time, I sat back and totallly enjoyed the cruise. |
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Disappointing
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| Thu, Jun 5, 08 12:00 PM |
tobyduffell |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Although the boat is clean and well-run, the narration was really lacking. I supose we were spoiled because a short while earlier we had taken a cruise on the Desert Belle on Saguaro Lake. That was captained by a retired US Geological Service scientist and he was able to tell us about the wildlife, gelolgy, plants and give us some historical stories. Also, the Desert Belle allows you to take on food and drink, and I wouldn't have minded not being allowed to take our on on this trip, but there was a very small selection.
If the narration could be improved so it was much more interesting, we would go again with guests. Otherwise I recommend the Desert Belle. |
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Some of the best scenic view in the State of AZ
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| Sat, May 31, 08 2:00 PM |
hoosierlady |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| For one who has had their own boat on this lake I seen alot of Canyon Lake. I think this Cruise bring out the best the Canyon Lake to people who have limited access. I learn alot of things through the Guide. I was impressed that the guide would stop when we saw wild life (Big Horn Sheep) angel the boat so every one would be able to see them. That was the best... I will definetly bring family from back home (Indiana) who visit to this adventure. Everyone who came with me in my group absolutely loved it. |
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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. |
