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?
get ready for bees! oh and some rock face too. Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, Oct 10 2:00 PM	emtbucky	Male	30-39	Local	Couple on a Date
bees bees bees! Ok, the cruise was ok. tooled around the lake. went down into the cove at one end of it and back again. lotsa rock cliffs. we did see couple sheep and some ram. bring your binoculars, camera, maybe jacket later or early in the season; might get cold. Dont sit near concession stand. The boat is just a power house boat thats been convrted for the cruise. no biggie there. Get ther early to get seating up top. We didnt so we were stuck inside with cap't's lame tour jokes. The entrance was swarming with bees. So was the pop machine dispenser INSIDE the boat. There was a BOATLOAD of bees around this boat (boating humor) on the boat, during the cruise and a TON on shore. But the staff didnt care. All n all it was kinda boring and annoying. Oh, and pretty drive going up there. With windey roads
enjoyable cruise Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, Oct 10 2:00 PM	mdlas52	Female	50-59	Local	Family Without Children
I enjoyed this as my first time on a watercraft. The scenery was beautiful as I expected from Arizona Canyons! The fact we saw big horn sheep was a real treat! I only wish I could have enjoyed the peacefulness of being on a quiet lake - I found the music distracting. The narration was great as he pointed out various points of interest, but in between - I would have preferred quiet time to hear the water and relative silence. Otherwise - I really did enjoy it and recommend to others - we plan to take the astronomy tour when weather warms up for night time viewing!
very nice Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, Oct 10 12:00 PM	1adventure	Male	50-59	Local	Couple on a Date
Narration was great
Canyon Lake Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Fri, Oct 9 2:00 PM	lllombar	Male	60-69	Local	Other
Very educational Staff was friendly and really had a great deal to share abut the canyon, the lake and its' history. Amenities were very good and the promptness of departure fantastic
Loved the boat ride! Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Fri, Oct 9 12:00 PM	Susanprugger	Female	50-59	Combination	Group of Friends
Our group really enjoyed the trip. The scenery, and descriptions of rock features by the crew was excellent. There was a large school group on the boat with us, and we were pleasantly surprised at the way the staff handled them. The group was given instructions that amounted to the "socially accepted behavior" that we taught our kids when they were young. It made for a peaceful experience for all of us. We are new residents of Az, and brought visiting friends to the tour. We'll probably try a different tour soon.
just right Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Thu, Oct 8 12:00 PM	mgendler	Female	60-69	Local	Family With Children
good for the whole family every one was good to the little ones
Beautiful Scenery Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Thu, Oct 8 12:00 PM	laurelrae	Male	60-69	Local	Family Without Children
Boat trip was very enjoyable and the captain was very informative. Also the restaurant was very good.
Relaxing Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Wed, Oct 7 12:00 PM	marileekovac	Female	70+	Local	Family With Children
The ride was very relaxing and beautifull. God's creation cannot be duplicated.
Excellent! Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Wed, Oct 7 12:00 PM	Tats6666	Unspecified	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Unspecified
We totally enjoyed the boat ride and the breathtaking views! The staff was friendly and all points of interested were pointed out. I would most certainly return to take another ride. I am sure the evening ride is beautiful also. We were visiting from NJ and our friends who live in Chandler AZ for 12 years have yet to visit, so I told them they must check it out!
Last AZ activity before we move Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Wed, Oct 7 12:00 PM	roritravel	Female	40-49	Unspecified	Family With Children
We are about to move out of state, and before we do, mom and dad (in their 70's) asked us to join them on the Dolly boat ride. To be honest, was a little unsure that it would amount to much. Yet as I have found on the other occasions I've left "the beaten path" within the Superstition Wilderness, this world of beauty and amazing scenery opens up. I am also a travel writer, so for me, this is something I do, but "took the day off" to simply enjoy - and I did. We all did! The boat itself is very comfortable, well designed and not at all "sea sickening". They handle boarding very well for those with special needs, like my parents. The staff/crew are very friendly, helpful, and love what they're doing. We sat at the far back, main floor, and while we couldn't hear everything on the speakers, it allowed us to talk, to feel the peace, to enjoy in a different way. There is food and drinks, tourist pricing, and plenty of options for viewing, sitting, and enjoying. Bathrooms are on board and easy to use. But the views are what this is all about. The captain knows this area like a native and shares a lot of great information and insights. The views are unique to this area, the rocks and formation interesting, fun, historic and beautiful. You'll ride where once Apache and ancient people lived. You'll see where the US Calvary fought them. You'll see ancient trees that had fallen, and find yourself walking from side to side to take photos or get an "up close" view - though the captain gets you pretty darn close. This is a trip for most ages. I can see where a certain range of children might become bored, but in general, I think most will enjoy it for the boat ride alone. There were several small children on board (under 5) and they had fun, but were moving around a lot. Children are provided life jackets - required to wear. Teens may get bored, unless they like this type of thing. Great for anyone with special needs - they help you, have plenty of great seating, and while you cannot get to the upper deck perhaps, the lower level has wonderful views. For peace, wonderful views, a nice time to talk, to learn about some history of this area, and just to spend time with people you like - maybe even love - the -Dolly is a great idea. Hint: if you want to eat at the restaurant afterwards - there will be a rush, food only average, prices at tourist levels. Better thought - go on to Tortilla Flat or back to Apache Junction.
Great family outing. Accessable for all ages. Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Wed, Oct 7 12:00 PM	tony3320	Male	40-49	Local	Family With Children
We will definitely be going again!
Beautiful trip! Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sun, Oct 4 12:00 PM	andrearandle	Female	50-59	Local	Couple on a Date
Perfect weather and a great trip through Canyon Lake. The captain of the boat did a great job narrating alternating with themed music, and you can tell he loves his job and living in Arizona. My only suggestion would be to offer better food options for the snack bar on a cruise that goes from noon to 1:30pm (normally lunchtime). The only food offered would be referred to as "junk food", and people aren't allowed to bring their own food on board. How difficult would it be to also sell some sandwiches, wraps, salads, fresh fruit, etc. from a cooler during the lunch hour?
Well Worth the Money Spent Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, Oct 3 5:30 PM	jschiller	Female	50-59	Local	Couple on a Date
This was an amazing excursion. The weather was beautiful and the food was so much better than expected! Even though the price seemed high for what was described, spend the money and do it, you won't be disapointed. The mountains and the wildlife, the water, the sky, it was all just amazing! You start out w/ a narrated trip around the lake and the canyon and then as the sun starts to set dinner is served. The food was prepared fresh on site from a grill, so it made everything taste great. The portions were just perfect and made for a nice eveing overall. The staff on the boat was knowledgeable about the area and took great pride in imparting information about the Canyon. All the staff was very accomadating and offered their services for picture taking, carrying food, serving drinks,etc. I would highly recommend the dinner and check the calendar for a full moon. We had one the nite of our excursion and it was an added bonus to see it come up over the mountains and reflect off the water. Just do It!!
Enjoyed every minute. Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, Oct 3 5:30 PM	MRadaj	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
Food exceeded expectation. Have previously been on a Dolly cruise, but never the twilight cruise. Everything looked totally different in the evening. Sights outstanding. Looking forward to taking the astronomy cruise.
Excellent Lake Canyon Tour Narrated Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake
Sat, Oct 3 2:00 PM	chrisregier	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
My wife and I enjoyed our canyon tour on the Dolly. The geology and landscape were breathtaking. The ship and crew were very professional and efficient. We had a fantastic time.

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