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Activity #852 |
Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake |
Do I have to purchase tickets in advance?
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and cruises often sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please book well in advance. Tickets can be purchased with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express on line.
Is seating reserved?
Yes. While we cannot guarantee specific seating arrangements, we do our best to accommodate your requests. Please indicate any preferences, such as wheelchair accommodations, upper deck, etc. when you are purchasing tickets. The lower deck is enclosed year round. The upper deck is usually open, with a roof over most of the area. In the winter, we install glass in the windows of the upper deck as well. Only the lower deck is wheelchair accessible.
What type of ticket should I buy if I'm bringing a child?
For children between the ages 5 and 12, you should purchase a reduced price Child ticket. The children's regular dinner option is always grilled chicken, served with salad, baked potato, vegetable du jour, and apple pie, or you can choose the vegetarian option for your child. (If your child would like the Adult menu option, you should purchase a full-price Adult ticket for your child.) Children ages 4 and younger are complimentary as long as they do not participate in the dinner, but you'll still need to enter the appropriate number of Wee One tickets labeled "Free" when purchasing. All passengers, regardless of age, must have a ticket, so please make sure your entire party is accounted for in this way.
How do I find out which menu will be served? What if I'm a vegetarian?
Once you click through to purchase tickets for a specific cruise, you'll be able to choose from the menu of the day or the vegetarian option. The vegetarian menu is pasta primevera, served with salad, baked potato, vegetable du jour and apple pie.
Are drinks served on the cruise?
Yes! Iced tea, lemonade and coffee come with the dinner. There is also a snack bar on board where you may purchase soft drinks, candy, popcorn, film, and miscellaneous souvenirs. We ask that you refrain from bringing your own food or drinks (other than the limited amount of alcohol) on board. Please bring cash or check if you plan on utilizing the snack bar, as credit cards are not accepted on the boat.
How does the buffet dinner work?
The dinner is buffet-style on the lower deck of the boat. Each attendee will be given a generous portion of food, but please note that the buffet dinner is not all-you-can-eat! A crew member will come around and release your tables for dinner.
Can I bring my own alcohol on board?
For the dinner cruise, each legal adult is allowed to bring alcohol on board. However, each individual customer may only bring on one of the following: 2 cans of beer (12-ounce), or one 6-ounce, originally-sealed plastic bottle of wine. No other food or beverage is allowed to be brought on board.
Is gratuity included?
Yes, for your convenience, gratuity is included in the price of your ticket. All attendees pay a 10% gratuity as part of their ticket cost, so you will not be expected to pay any additional gratuity during or after the cruise!
What tax do I have to pay?
Your ticket includes the cost to attend plus a gratuity. The tax rate has been adjusted so you only pay tax on the cost to attend the cruise and not on the gratuity.
What can we expect on the tour?
On the twilight dinner cruise you will travel through beautiful canyon walls extending 500 feet high. Before the sun sets, you'll see desert wildlife such as the bighorn sheep, mule deer, white-tailed deer and birds of prey such as the bald eagle. Enjoy breathtaking scenery as night falls, and flora and fauna native to the Sonoran Desert.
Will it be too dark to see the flora and fauna of the desert?
For about the first 1-1.5 hours of the cruise, you will be able to take in the beautiful desert scenery. After it gets dark, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking desert night sky, with its thousands of stars!
What happens if it rains?
The Dolly Steamboat runs rain or shine. Our lower deck is enclosed for your comfort. Keep in mind that the desert comes "alive" in the rain, and there is always a chance that you will see waterfalls if there is enough precipitation. Rainy day cruises are a favorite of many guests!
Is there air conditioning on board?
No, during the summer months we remove the windows on the upper deck and open the windows on the lower deck. There are awnings overhead to help protect you from the sun. Dress appropriately for the cruise based on the weather. We recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses as well as sunscreen.
Are there restrooms on the boat?
There are two restrooms on board the boat. One restroom is wheelchair accessible.
Is the boat wheelchair / stroller accessible?
The lower deck of the vessel is wheelchair accessible. You are also welcome to bring strollers on board.
What should I wear?
For the dinner cruise we recommend that you dress "business casual." Jeans are okay! Some customers do decide to dress more formally for special events. Just remember to dress appropriately for the Arizona desert.
Is smoking allowed on the cruise?
Due to changes in the Arizona State Law, smoking is now prohibited aboard the boat.
How far is the boat from the parking lot?
Depending on where you park your car, you could be as close as 20 feet or as far as 100 feet from the boat. If there is someone in your party who would have difficulty walking 20 to 100 feet, you do can drive your car as close as just 10 feet from where the boat boards (at the ticket booth) in order to let those guests off to get settled on the boat before you go to park the car.
Do I have to pay to park?
No, parking is free in the Canyon Lake Marina parking lot.
How far is it from?
Apache Junction: 30-40 minutes; Gold Canyon: 45-50 minutes; Mesa: 45-60 minutes; Tempe: 1hour; Chandler: 1 hour to 1hour and a half; Gilbert: 1 hour to 1hour and a half
Sun Lakes: hour and a half; Ahwatukee: hour and a half
Phoenix: hour and a half; Phoenix Airport: Hour 15 minutes to an hour and a half; Glendale: Hour and 45 minutes; Scottsdale: Hour and a half; Cave Creek: 2 hours; Sun City: 2 hours; Anthem: 2 hours; Tucson: 2 hours; Tortilla Flat: 5 minutes. ***All times are approximate, depending on your starting point, traffic conditions and time of day.***
Are gift certificates available for the Dolly Steamboat cruises?
Yes, gift certificates are available for the Twilight Dinner Cruise and the Narrated Nature Cruise, and they make a perfect gift for holidays, birthdays or any other occasion! To purchase a gift certificate for either of these Dolly Steamboat cruises please click on the "Gift certificates: Purchase" link in the yellow box above or call directly at 480-827-9144.
How is my gift certificate delivered? Can I print it out now and give it to the recipient myself?
Yes, you can! When you purchase your gift certificate online, you will be presented immediately with your gift certificate so that you can print it out and deliver it. If you buy it over the phone, a link to your gift certificate will be emailed to you as soon as your purchase is completed.
What if I want the gift certificate emailed to the recipient instead?
That's no problem, either! When you purchase your gift certificate, just select the option to have the certificate emailed directly to the recipient and provide their email address. You'll even be able to decide whether you want the email sent immediately or if you'd prefer to schedule it to be emailed on a future date. (For instance, if you want to buy it today so you don't forget, but you don't want it emailed to the recipient until their special day!)
Do gift certificates have due dates?
No! You may redeem a gift certificate at any time, though we do recommend doing so during the season in which it is purchased. Please keep in mind that if the price of the meal on the Twilight Dinner Cruise increases before the recipient redeems the gift certificate, he or she may have to pay the difference in cost.
Can I book a private charter?
Yes! We offer private charters, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. For more information regarding charters contact us directly by clicking the "Contact this seller" link and letting us know what you're interested in! Please also provide us with the best way to reach you to return your inquiry.
