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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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One of the high-lights of our vacation! |
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Fri, May 25, 07 12:00 PM |
buckimn |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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We found this cruise online while researching "fun family fare" before we reached our intended destination of the Grand Canyon.
The cruise information and reviews looked great. As recommended, we purchased our tickets in advance.
We loved the cruise! The weather was wonderful! The views are wonderful. The cruise was very relaxing and provided us the opportunity to slow down and just be...
Captain Tom was outstanding. He has a great sense of humor. The narration was never loud or obnoxious. His tone is relaxing. He knows the area like the back of his hand. The music used just adds to the relaxing tone of the cruise. Just cannot say enough good things about the cruise. Will definitely take the cruise again when returning to Arizona.
Another unexpected surprise was the drive to Canyon Lake. Very mountainous winding roads. It kept our kids entertained as well. Beautiful terrain!
Well worth your vacation dollars!
Dave and Christina Mitchell
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Want to bring friends & ride again!! |
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Fri, May 25, 07 12:00 PM |
Leonard |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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We thoroughly enjoyed the nature cruise & have been recommending it to all our friends. We had cut the article about the Dolly Steamboat cruise out of the paper last November & finally made our way to the lake. What a fun 90 minutes!! We were celebrating our 20th anniversay & this was a great way to do that! We do look forward to spending another 90 minutes with you again soon. |
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Very enjoyable for visiting family |
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Fri, May 25, 07 12:00 PM |
rayefamily4 |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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The lake was beautiful and my family visiting from Ohio enjoyed the canyon and the firendly captain and narrated tour. It was a nice way to spend a day with out of town visitors! |
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A peaceful and scenic cruise |
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Fri, May 25, 07 12:00 PM |
Martyp |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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The cruise aboard the Dolly was everything we wanted it to be. It was very relaxing and peaceful as we circled around Canyon Lake going into many small coves and inlets. The Dolly moves at a slow pace and takes about an 1 1/2 hours for the whole thing. The canyon walls are very beautiful and scenic, sometimes the boat comes within 10 feet or so from them. Along the way, we saw a group of big horn sheep and a couple of Blue Herrons. Sometimes you can see bobcats, javelinas, and other animals. The Captain narrates important details along the way, but not all the time. In between, there is music playing that kind of corresponds with the sights. The crew mate sells the tickets and also sells, popcorn, candy and beverages. My wife and I really enjoyed it and was a relaxing end to our vacation. If we had time and the day worked out, we would recommend taking the dinner cruise that they offer. It is a little longer, but you get a full meal. I would recommend this tour and feel it was worth the money and the drive to get there. |
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undecided |
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Thu, May 24, 07 2:00 PM |
tomflorida |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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I and a couple of family members were really looking forward to attending the steamboat ferry ride. Unexpectedly I needed to leave town and head back home ft lauderdale, FL causing my vacation to be cut short. I understand that there are no cancellations or refunds but was hoping that there could be some recourse. I was wondering if a credit could be extended toward an activity here in this area if you provide activities or events on the east coast. Otherwise I heard that the steamboat ride would have been very enjoyable. Once again undecided but would like to take advantage of a future event. |
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Great trip, but check in early |
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Tue, May 22, 07 12:00 PM |
jackyoung |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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Great trip, but check in early to be sure you get the spot on the boat you want. Narration is interesting and music most appropriate to the voyage. As expected, wildlife was limited on the noon cruise. Travel the Apache Trail after the boat ride for a wonderful completion to your day. |
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Previous experience was good. |
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Tue, May 22, 07 12:00 PM |
Cholet |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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My guest and I missed the voyage - as did six other people behind us on the road - due to slow motorcycle traffic on the last 12 mi. of canyon road who refused to let people pass on the pull-out lanes. We all were approx. 3 mins. late and the Dolly Steamboat had just left the dock.
I resent that the vessel owners insist on leaving exactly at 12P instead of beginning boarding at 12P and leaving at 12:15P. Especially knowing that several of their clients have not signed in by 12P. There are issues with traffic, especially on mountain roads that most clients are unfamiliar with. I lost approx. $43.00; the other people lost approx. $160.00. Not good. We tried several times to call, as I was told did the other group, on our cell prior to it ceasing to transmit in the deep canyon. On each occasion there was no answer at the Dolly Steamboat office.
I have taken this voyage once before with family and felt then also that the attitiude of the owners was overly rigid and unfriendly in regards to policy structure, and food restrictions without healthy offerings on the vessel.
I would consider taking this trip again, because it is the only experience of this kind in the area, but allow excessive lead time to travel up the canyon.
Sharon Cholet Valentine, Gilbert, AZ
Sarah Leal, Baltimore, MD |
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Great area |
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Sat, May 19, 07 2:00 PM |
sptldme |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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I totally enjoyed the trip to Cayon Lake. There is so much to do and I will be recommending the Dolly Steamboat to my co-workers.
Thank you so much, everyone was very pleasant and curtious.
Debbie |
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Dolly Steamboat - Highly Recommend |
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Sat, May 19, 07 2:00 PM |
emolski |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Individual |
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I have done the Dolly cruise about 6 + times. Whenever I have guests visiting, the Dolly is a MUST DO in Arizona. The cruise is very relaxing and informative, plus Canyon Lake is very beautiful. I never get tired of it and my guests ALWAYS rave about the cruise later to their friends. My visiting friends have come back to Phoenix with their friends and took them on the Dolly! THIS IS A MUST SEE if you are visiting the Phoenix area as it shows the beauty of the Arizona Sonoran Desert. |
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Recommend going in the cooler months |
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Sat, May 19, 07 12:00 PM |
JLin576 |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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The breeze was nice, but when it was calm, it got a little hot. I'd recommend going in early spring or later fall when the weather is cooler. |
