Arizona Sightseeing Cruises on The Dolly Streamboat -- Near Phoenix in Canyon Lake, AZ

Seller:	ArizonaDolly
	The Dolly Steamboat

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.6

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	Positive Points	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	140	317	318	1	99%	4.6
Last 6 months	265	581	584	3	99%	4.6
Last 12 months	687	1567	1573	6	99%	4.6
All	1631	3532	3571	39	98%	4.5

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake	1237	99%	4.6
Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake	330	99%	4.7

Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
Very pleasant activity for a group of friends. Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, May 16 6:00 PM	donnahamm	Female	60-69	Combination	Group of Friends
With the exception of some confusion about the amt. of wine or beer that we could take aboard the boat for dinner, everything else about this trip was pleasant and fun. The food was filling, but not spectacular. However, the scenery and narrative by the Captain was very informative and entertaining. Be sure to bring binoculars for each person in your group; its pretty hard to see some of the desert animals without them. Jet skiers and some small race-type boats ruin the serenity at some points, but all in all the experience is well worth the cost, which is about $64/person. The fee is advertised as including tips, but there is a tip jar at the caterer's table. We were advised that we could bring aboard two 12-once beers/person or one small plastic bottle of wine(6 oz only), but we noticed that as the last group of passengers boarded the boat, the captain didn't even check their coolers. We would have preferred to bring aboard one good bottle of wine for our group of four, but were not allowed to do so. No alcohol is served or sold aboard the boat. Plastic or aluminum (beer cans) only. Of course, the drive from wherever you are coming from down through the canyon to get to the lake is spectacular.
Great Birthday celebration Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, May 16 6:00 PM	pschwab6	Female	60-69	Local	Group of Friends
Food was good, love the views and seeing the Desert Big Horned Sheep. Very enjoyable evening
It was a nice evening though a bit pricey Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, May 16 6:00 PM	gregfam	Female	40-49	Local	Couple on a Date
We had a very enjoyable evening for the most part. I am hesitant to recommend it because I would never pay what it cost for what we got. We went as a gift from friends. We were shaded almost entirely. We had the perfect amount of sun and darkness. Mid May requires fans however and we felt a bit stuffy. Any hotter and we would have been uncomfortable. We saw big horned sheep and some huge birds. The captain gave just the right amount of narration. He was able to point out many interesting things. We enjoyed much quiet time visiting as well. The food was surprisingly good. We were all filled. The meat was cooked on an open grill and was very tasty. The salad could have used croutons or something other than opening a bag but I sure ate it all up anyways! The baked potatoes were perfectly done as well as the veggies. The pie tasted like a good store bought pie. It was really a yummy meal. Part way through our meal, stinky water started dripping on us from the ceiling. We made the captain aware and he said he would investigate. 20 minutes later it was just dripping more. We asked 2 other people for a solution and finally found out that a leaky ice machine overhead was not given the proper care and they corrected it but that the water was already in the ceiling. Sorry! There were no available tables to move us to and nobody attempted at another solution. We asked them to put chairs up on the deck for us and we would sit there. They seemed to then forget about us and we needed to remind them that we were interested in dessert. We were disappointed in their response to our problem which was there problem actually. They may have been a bit understaffed for anything out of the ordinary. All in all, we had a good time. We've done it now and will not likely do it again.
BEAUTIFUL DESERT SCENERY Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, May 16 2:00 PM	AZJUDREC	Male	30-39	Local	Other
The Dolly was great experience, with a wonderful staff. I enjoyed the comfort of the boat and the narration of the area. The desert scenery is beautiful from the view of the Dolly on the lake. The price is very reasonable for this excursions and would recommended it. Would hope to try next time a dinner cruise.
Fantastic, as always!! Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, May 16 12:00 PM	shelleelayo	Female	40-49	Local	Family With Children
I'm not sure why people consider this a 'tourist' thing to do! I've been here almost 20 years and we go at least every other year, then follow it up with a trip to Tortilla Flat for some killer chili and cowboy burgers. It's a perfect way to spend a day! The crew is always friendly, they don't inflate the prices at the onboard snack bar/souvenier shop (and they could - you're kind of a captive audience!) and no matter how many times I hear the narration (which hasn't changed in years!) it reminds me of what a beautiful state we live in!
VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, May 16 12:00 PM	nuggetlacey	Female	70+	Local	Family With Children
Our group consisted of 9 adults, 1 twelve year old and a 4 year old. We all really did enjoy the narration on the cruise. Our Ship Captain was very interesting and pointed out many, many things we would not have seen otherwise. We saw 5 Big Horn Sheep which was exciting. All of the employees were very courteous and helpful. It was very relaxing and all-in-all a very nice experience. I would definitely go again. Pat Warren Sun Lakes, Arizona
Beautiful scenery Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Fri, May 15 12:00 PM	cmmroz	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
The scenery was beautiful. The narration was informative and entertaining.
Lovely scenery and good naration Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM	gretchenstov	Female	70+	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
Peaceful 1 1/2 hour trip. Beautiful scenery and Capt. Tom was a good narator. Would be nice if some food was aboard. The ship was nice and clean and great viewing seats. Makes for a nice day trip if you are traveling through.
Informative and relaxing Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM	johnerickson	Female	60-69	Local	Family Without Children
Enjoyed the enthusiasm of the crew. Knowledgeable - music was very appropriate and well timed.
Day float with the in-laws Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Mon, May 11 12:00 PM	idolgov	Male	20-29	Local	Other
Enjoyed paddle boating around the lake with the wife and in-laws for a couple of hours. Beautiful serene scenery, and not too crowded. They serve basic snacks, lemonade, iced tea, etc.
Recommend it Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Mon, May 11 12:00 PM	PamelaHalper	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
We had a very relaxing enjoyable day, We've already recommended the trip to friends who will be in the area shortly. We hope to return.
Very enjoyable Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Mon, May 11 12:00 PM	Butterscotch	Female	70+	Local	Individual
This tour was money well spent. The views were spectacular and I never thought of saquaro growing that close to water. I was pleased to realize that though the trip is "round trip", only a very small portion was seen twice. The staff was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. They had nice postcards reasonably priced, but they only serve popcorn, snacks, and drinks. I,personally, had a small problem with food. It advertised no food could be taken on board so I figured a 12 o'clock cruise would offer sandwiches or something comparable for sale. When I arrived I was surprised to hear there was NO food service. I barely had time to go the nearby restaurant and quickly eat a sandwich. The sandwich was delicious, service OK , but I don't like to rush.
VERY RELAXING, EVEN ROMANTIC RIDE Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sun, May 10 6:00 PM	DeniseRobert	Male	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
The perfect way to spend an evening. The crew was professional, curteous, helpful, and accomodating. The boat left on time and returned on time. Captain Jeff was the best. Food was very good with plenty to eat.
Destress Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sun, May 10 6:00 PM	Phylliva	Female	50-59	Local	Other
This is such a fun, restful and relaxing activity. Well, I guess you can't really call it an activity because you sit and eat dinner while the boat does all the work. The food was scrumptous. Ribeye AND chicken, salad, baked potatoe, corn, roll, apple pie and beverage. The serve staff brought beverages around as they dismissed us to go to the buffett. We ate while the canyon walls reflected the change in the sun's position. We watched for wild animals and native birds. The captain kept us apprised of local lore while pointing out features of the lake and canyons. As the sun dropped lower into the horizon, so did our innate stress levels. We found ourselves reveling in the beauty of Canyon Lake at night.
Slow, relaxing cruise...Clean boat Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sun, May 10 2:00 PM	rpero2407	Male	30-39	Local	Couple on a Date
This trip is a good relaxing boat ride. The narration was not that enlightening but did have some interesting facts. Maybe a boat on the water should not play the music from the movie Titanic. The restaurant at the marina was below average in food. I'd say this trip is good for the couple that wants to just spend quality time together. I would only recommend the trip to couples about 35 years of age or 50+ year old groups. Too slow for the younger generations.

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