We were part of the 11 AM ride on a Saturday, and there were maybe 15 to 20 total passengers. Did…read morenot feel crowded at all. The boat ride itself is 90 minutes, and basically only takes you to Hoover Dam and back. It's not particularly fast, so it can feel like a leisure ride on the lake, with jet-skis zooming around. The boat itself is three tiered, with open seating on the very top level. They put out some plastic chairs for you to sit on as well on that top level. It can be super hot in the summer, so there were not too many people on the third deck. The second level is indoor with air-conditioning and plenty of tables with seating. That's where you can also purchase food and drinks. Nevada locals cost $30, while normal tickets cost $40. Kids are $25. I think for the locals the price is pretty reasonable, and 90 minutes was a good ride to see the dam from a different point of view, and also get out on the water. Heads up, you do have to pay the national park recreation fee to get to the cruise, which is covered by the America the Beautiful Annual Pass if you have that. Overall, nice way to get out on the lake and see the water levels drop from a different perspective. Air-conditioning was nice, and I'm sure it's nice to sit out on the open top deck during cooler days.

Very cool look on line and take a cruise. Does not operate all year long. $25 at the gate to enter…read morethe state park but if you have a park pass you are good. FYI no cash plastic only.

Book this tour was super easy. Once we made our payment we were emailed instructions on where to…read moremeet. My husband and I went on this tour on a Sunday. We were told that the raft could hold about 32 people, but we were lucky because on tour we had a total of 17, which was nice. We were also given a bag with snacks and a bottle of water, which was great to snack on during the tour. We met our driver at the Hoover Dam lodge. There was a lot of parking available, which made it easy. Our driver was super friendly and very informative. He took us to the raft to meet our tour guide. Our tour guide wasn't welcoming to my husband and I, but as other guests loaded onto the raft, his attitude changed. As we started the tour we stayed at the same spot for 30 minutes. Our guide passed out pictures in sheet protectors and began sharing about the history of the Hoover dam. Throughout the tour, our guide was testing us about our history. We didn't know much of it, that's why we attended the tour to learn. The best part of the tour was us getting out of the raft and landing on a piece of land to touch the water and skip rocks and take more photos. It was nice to see a few mini waterfalls and even a hot spring! I did wished we went deeper into the dam, but I guess that would've been for the longer tour. Also, I wish we could've swam in the lake, but it was very chilly. It was a great experience, however, the initial encounter with our guide was uncomfortable. We learned a lot and the views were amazing.

This was such a fun excursion. We are locals and have people visiting us from out of town. We have…read morenot done this before, but were curious about the tour - we had previous only been the top of the dam. We had a beautiful 60° day. Kyle was a fantastic guide. Really nice guy and very knowledgeable about the area. Our driver Micheal was also fantastic and helped get us oriented to the dam as we took the drive from the meet up point to the boat. Would highly recommend this tour, especially if you need to get away from the craziness of the strip for an afternoon. We did the hour and a half tour, but I think we will come back for the three hour.

The ride was much shorter than expected. For the price, I thought it would be a longer experience…read more It was pretty fun, I wouldn't do it a second time though. It was just okay.

I thought I had written a review for this place but no worries this will be a quick one. We went on…read morethis before the new ownership and rail bikes looked different. The concept is the same. We only had the two seat bike. It wasn't very busy at all. It's about a 25 min drive from the strip. The price was okay but we wanted to try something new. The employees were very nice.

Had a great half day tour with Nico. She was informative, patient, encouraging, and fun! She took…read morecandid photos as well as a group photo of us all in the cave! She made sure we had snacks and water during our stop at the beach. This was a Mother's Day gift for my mom who is active and healthy, but a litter older than they average adventurer and Nico never made her feel bad about needing a little extra time but also kept her on pace. It was such a fun experience. Emerald Cave was crowded but we went on a Saturday so that was to be expected. While waiting in line Nico gave us fun facts about the area as well as tips on kayaking which was awesome. Squirt guns were provided on the kayaks which was a fun touch.

Jamaica was really insightful and helpful assisting us both with getting there unpacking our kayaks…read moreand giving us helpful advice. Would definitely recommend her!

This place was actually very helpful giving me a lot of information about the lake in the tours I…read morehighly recommend it to both driver was great I just had an overall experience over memorial day holiday only had COVID-19 and the prices were really great

Awesome Marina, diner, drinks and some really cool Lake Tours!…read more A must see if you live here or are visiting! Sue

My husband and I did the full-day Black Canyon kayak tour with Desert Adventures and I seriously…read morecan't recommend it enough. I grew up in Vegas and have been on this river a ton by boat, and I've also hiked to both Gold Strike and Arizona Hot Springs. Those hikes are super rewarding but honestly brutal. This experience was completely different in the best way. Being able to get out of the river and be steps away from hot springs was amazing, and the views from the water are hands down the best. We met the team bright and early at 5:30am for launch, and everything was super smooth. They shuttled us, got us fitted for life jackets, handled waivers, and gave a quick safety rundown. Launch timing is strict because of the park service, but they made it feel easy and not stressful at all. Definitely be on time, though, because due to this strict timing, they will leave without you. The kayaks were such a game-changer. They were longer touring kayaks with foot-controlled rudders, dry storage, and actual back support. Super comfortable for me and somehow also worked great for my 6'2" husband (he had a larger boat). Since it was just the two of us, our guide Holmes customized the whole day to our pace. He took us to hidden spots I had never seen before, even as a local, and helped us avoid crowds. We did some hiking, rock scrambling, used ropes at Boy Scout Canyon, and explored hot springs that you can only get to from the river. It felt adventurous but still very safe, and he gave great tips the whole time. He also knew so much about the area. History of the Hoover Dam, plants, wildlife, etc. I learned a ton - even as someone who felt familiar with the area. This is exactly why I'm glad we didn't just rent kayaks. Having a guide made it feel like a next-level experience. We got to relax more while he handled the route and found the best spots. We got lucky with perfect early April weather. No wind, super glassy water, and we could see fish deep in the water. The 12 miles honestly felt way easier than expected, especially with how well Holmes guided us through the current so we could just float and chill a lot of the time. They also packed a great lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. You really just need a sun shirt, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, water shoes, and sunscreen. They take care of the rest. Even though we leaned a little more adventurous, I could totally see this being doable for beginners, too. You don't need to be super athletic to enjoy it. Pickup and cleanup were easy and seamless. They handled everything while I grabbed a snack and relaxed, which honestly made it feel even more special. This was such a cool experience, and I would 100% do it again. Already recommending it to friends, and I would definitely consider doing the overnight version next time.

Desert Adventures is great! We did a self led excursion…read moredown the Colorado river but used this company to drop us off and pick us up! They provided a large trailer with ample shelves and space to put are gear onto. A safety speech was also given. This company has special authorization to enter the Hoover Dam property and take people down to launch from the entrance of the Hoover Dam. They instructed you to move quickly as there was a time limit for getting everyone/everything Into the water and away from the area. The next day, they were prompt with their pick up and helped us load our gear back onto the trailer. I would definitely use this company again and recommend them to others.

Initial impression of this business is superior. Services requested, disgnose 1990 MasterCraft…read moreengine issues. They fit me in right away, figured out the problem, called within a few hours to let me know. Great communication, didnt try to push more services, did exctly what was requested. Honest business, good work, will use again. Thank you!

Wayne was able to fix my 2004 Polaris LE2100 that did not run and was sitting for 5+ years. This is…read morethe only shop in all of Las Vegas that could fix it. If it weren't for Boulder Marine I would have to bring the boat down to Riverside CA to an exotic boat shop. Highly recomend Wayne and Boulder Marine. Great service and they do some awesome work!

When we were looking for an experience that included exploration on the floor of the Grand Canyon…read morethis company kept coming up and I am so glad it did. We had to reschedule our trip twice and both times our money was fully refunded immediately. When we finally got to go it was so worth the wait. We were picked up at a local casino/hotel in Las Vegas and driven to small airport in Boulder where there were snacks and a gift shop. Short check-in and wait and then we boarded a small aircraft for about a 25 minute flight to the Grand Canyon. We were taken to the helicopter and fantastic flight over the canyon and down to the canyon floor where we boarded a covered pontoon boat for about a mile up the river. Views were spectacular and boat "captain" took multiple photos of everyone. Small group so easy and fun. You then spend several hours at a couple of different locations at the rim. NOTE: some climbing, some a little challenging for us but we are 70 and 80. Cannot take large backpack so think small but include money for lunch and sunscreen. Everyone - from pilots to boat crew to behind the scene employees are fantastic to work with. Once in a lifetime experience - worth every dime. Highly recommend.

We went on a plane to see the Grand Canyon. First off, all the staff at the airport were extremely…read morefriendly. The pilot and copilot were friendly. As you board the plane, they tell you where to sit. We ended up in the back of the plane, I'm guessing because my friend was tall and a little heavy, and I'm a little chunky so for weight purposes we got the back. It was not bad as it offered more leg room which the copilot told us which was a nice way of saying, you will balance out the weight for the rest of the people and being on a cane, sit in the back. I was on the left side of the plane which allowed me some great views of the Hoover Dam but not so great views of the Grand Canyon. The people on the right got the best views. The reason for the two stars, when you get on and sit down, they tell you to put on these headphones and to keep them on for the duration of the flight. A majority of the people did not keep them on. There was a little and I mean little history given as you approach the canyon and the rest was loud obnoxious music. Sadly there was NOTHING pointing anything out like, you are now flying over the Grand Canyon or giving you any landmarks to look at. If you did not know the canyon, you would never have know we actually flew over it as it looked a lot like parts of Lake Mead or mountain and desert terrain. It was a decent 1hr 20min flight with music playing in your ears, but I would NOT pay to do this again and if you have never been to the Grand Canyon, I would not recommend this tour. You will learn history like watching a movie but you will not know what you are looking at and if on the left side of the plane, you won't see much exciting landscape. The pilot & copilot add nothing to the information throughout the flight. The pilot flys the plane, the copilot helps him and every so often turns around to give you a thumbs up to make sure you are still alive. Save your money and take a bus tour, you will have better views, you will actually know you are in the Grand Canyon and you won't have to guess about anything you are seeing.

Incredible experience. I could not explain how amazing the trip was by any words. My 2 sons had an…read moreexperience They will never forget. I definitely plan to go again. Captain ray knows what to do and how to catch fish. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to catch those stripers everyone talks about. Thank you captain you are a great person and captain I appreciate everything.

Capt Ray was fantastic. Dropped us right on them. Thank…read moreyou, Hooked on Stripers for putting us on the biggest fish we've ever caught 12lbs. I would highly recommend him.