| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Fun and Relaxing
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| Thu, Oct 25, 07 12:30 PM |
paulamci |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Unspecified |
| We had a great time. The capt. was informative and witty at the same time. Very enjoyable tour. |
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Peaceful
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| Wed, Oct 24, 07 2:30 PM |
peggymahony |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Individual |
| We really enjoyed our hour and a half cruise. The views were beautiful and the wild life was interesting. They play soft peaceful music which makes the guest relax. If you need to unwind this is the cruise for you. Staff was helpful and fun. We will go again soon. |
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Very enjoyable trip
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| Wed, Oct 24, 07 12:30 PM |
CarmenMarkey |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Recently, I brought 37 people on a day trip to Saguaro Lake. We had lunch at the restaurant and then a cruise of the lake in a small paddleboat. We had a wonderful time. The captain was very informative and the lake is very beautiful. We had been to Lake Saguaro last year with a group of people, and they enjoyed our day so much, that we decided to return this year. Everyone at the marina was very helpful and so courteous.
When we started driving to the lake, which was 56 miles from where we started, our trip became very confusing and difficult. While traveling on I87, we encountered detours on I87. We had nine cars full of people. From I87, we had to turn off to Bush Highway to reach the lake. We were detoured north, and could not make the turn to Bush Hwy. Many of us had to travel 20-40 miles or more out of our way in order to return to the turnoff for the lake. The construction was at the intersection that we had to turn off to reach Saguaro Lake. There was no one to guide us or ask for directions, and there was construction at the intersection. It looked like the road was closed. We were detoured north, instead of turning west at the intersection. It was very confusing. We had to wait for a crossover before we could return south to the intersection. When we returned, we had to make a very dangerous manuever in order to reach the road to Saguaro Lake. It was very difficult and we were not informed of these detours in advance, not even by the employees of the Marina. Our last car arrrived 10 minutes before the boat leaves the dock, much to our relief, and so, did not have time to eat. Then, the cash register broke down, and a lot of us were delayed boarding the boat. The captain had to wait for everyone to get their bill and pay by hand. Our captain was delayed, but waited until everyone who had tickets was boarded. Once we were all on the boat, our day was very enjoyable.
All in all, time spent on Lake Saguaro was very pleasant. It was the confusion with the detours and cash registers that was upsetting to all of us. Lake Saguaro is a very beautiful and picturesque area. |
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fun thing to do!
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| Sat, Oct 20, 07 2:30 PM |
SHIRLEENH |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| I enjoyed the ride and view , Was disappointed that the website did'nt inform us that there were drinks on board and a bathroom on board. These are vital things!!!!! I hauled my own water for a party of 7. Was sligtly board by the time we turned around. I was definetly sick of the I love Arizona song by the time we returned.
Must do's:
1.) Update your website to show that drinks and bathrooms are available on board!
2.) Get a variety of at least 7 songs to play during trip.
3.) Go a little faster heading back.
4.) Separate the seats a little more. Older people dont have much padding left on
their own seat. You might want to consider padded seats as an upgrade. |
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Uncomfortable chairs
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| Sat, Oct 20, 07 2:30 PM |
LMiller570 |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| Nice ride but the chairs were very uncomfortable. |
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Great commentary
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| Sat, Oct 20, 07 2:30 PM |
Nannygibson |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I had been to the Lake before and even rented a float boat with friends but I really enjoyed the local folk lore and history. Arranging for the bald eagles was a good trick. Thanks for the fun. |
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Relaxing Saturday Afternoon
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| Sat, Oct 20, 07 12:30 PM |
charleneelki |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| The Desert Belle boat trip was the most relaxing trip we've taken on any of the lakes since we have moved to Arizona. The captain gave short yet interesting talks about certain areas, then just let everyone listen to very soft music and enjoy the sights.
I would certainly recommend this trip to anyone who would like to see a different side of Arizona and the best part is it is a reasonable fee and it's close to the metropolitan area. I plan on suggesting this trip to our social director so that others in our community can enjoy this trip.
Thanks again for a great afternoon. |
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Everyone enjoyed the trip
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| Fri, Oct 19, 07 2:30 PM |
elained8 |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| The weather was spectacular as it always is here in AZ in October. We were able to see several varieties of waterfowl and birds, including 2 bald eagles. Our guide was very nice, however, when I went on this same trip six months ago the guide spent most of the tour giving an interesting presentation, covering many facts about Arizona weather, flora, fauna. I was somewhat disappointed this time that our guide pointed out the wildlife and gave some information but it was limited. I guess I was spoiled. |
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Commentry
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| Wed, Oct 17, 07 12:30 PM |
HughHines |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
| The communiciations on this trip we POOR compared to a trip we took 18 months ago. |
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Just do it!!!
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| Tue, Oct 16, 07 12:30 PM |
ChristinaTwu |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| My husband and I really enjoyed this very relaxing scenic boat ride. Everyone should experience this. |
