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.

Such a peaceful and beautiful spot to look out on the water or rent a boat. There are even a few…read moresmall businesses here were you can buy a bite to eat or key supplies too (depends on the season though). Seeing all the nearby docked boats is quite pretty too. The water is usually pretty calm here and you will see a lot of ducks and fish here.

I LOVE boat day! We rented another pontoon boat for the day. Aimed for 8am meetup & had to have the…read moreboat back by 5:30pm. Carlton was our Captain & got there a little bit earlier to watch the required boat video when renting a boat. It must be watched everytime even if you've seen it before. Has important rules & info. when out on the lake. We paid $650 to rent a pontoon boat that fits no more than 10 people. Dogs are counted as 1 person per dog. The marina provides life jackets that they will fit you for to get the correct size & must be worn while in the boat. No glass is allowed. You can bring your cooler and there is a small store that sells lake essentials from sunscreen, rope, floats, drinks, alcohol, snacks, ice cream, water shoes, flip flops, towels, etc. Things are a little pricy but it's OK if you forgot something important @ home. There are bathrooms with real flushing toilets at the docks with some lockers upon entering that you would bring your own lock to lock your belongings in. Free of charge. They also have wheel chairs & wheel barrels for you to lug all your items to your boat....free. Staff has always been nice & friendly. They all seem to really enjoy their job. We always make sure to bring a big trash bag to collect our garbage while out on the boat & there are dumpsters/trashcans to drop off on your way out. Please DON'T litter. We have always been able to find nice spots to park the boat @ for the day & hang in the water around our boat. We usually go out about 45-60 minutes away from the docks. Keep track on how long it takes you to get to your chosen spot so you can plan on having enough time to get back by the required time. Gas is included in the rental price & staff fills the boats back up so you don't have to worry about taking the boat to do that prior to returning. This marina isn't far from Henderson area. I live near St Rose Seina hospital & per GPS takes about 30 minutes to get there. I've only been out once this Summer & I'm so sad that was probably it for this Summer. It's such a nice & relaxing day. Don't forget your sunscreen as it's a "hot" toasty day hanging in the lake all day. The pontoon boats do have a partial cover to sit under to get some shade. Grab your friends/family for a nice, relaxing day on the lake! Be careful, be smart when it comes to hanging out in the lake & boating. Have fun! Thank you for this privilege!!

Such great work first time here and will be back for all my boat needs! Gerry working with my…read moretimeline and got me in and out in a few days

Okay no joke 13 years later still going strong. Thank you. Its so hard to find good service…read moreanymore. I just wanted to take a moment to add an update! I wish you worked on RVs too.

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.

These guys are great! Amazing service, great skis, and good times. Super short drive to lake mead.read more

We have never rented Jet Ski's before, always went with friends that had them. We were a little…read moreleary about what the ski's would be like, were we getting a good deal ? When we pulled up we were greeted immediately, they looked up our reservation and shuttled us to the safety video. They gave us vests and proceeded through a orientation on the jet ski's that left no stone unturned. The craft were in great shape and worked flawlessly. The price was great for the time allowed, we called a couple people and most were way more for less time. Upon return they asked if we enjoyed the day and if there were any questions or problems. They unhooked the trailer, checked the ski's and returned our deposit , no BS. They invited us back and offered a discount on our return visit. We will definitely be using them again.

Absolutely terrible! Now I need a new motor!!! DO NOT TRUST!!!…read moreI brought my (new to me) boat in for them to fully check out and prep it for the season. First they said there was gas in the oil and that I needed to rebuild the carburator.. I don't know boat motors that well, but I figured a rebuild wouldn't hurt, so fine. They put in two off-brand batteries and made me buy them (I would've bought my own). Greasy foot prints all over the seats that I had just fully cleaned. I fully fueled the boat up and put it in at Cottonwood Cove. Gas gage wasn't working (later learned they riged a mini bottle to the sender, which in no way worked). Boat struggled, but made it to Willow Beach, where it stopped running, and wouldn't restart. Batterys failed and wouldn't charge. Stranded... with truck/traailer down river. Next day... new battery, turned over but still wouldn't start, even with starting fluid. Took it to someone else... fuel in oil again, and water in the cylindars, lame bottle thing in fuel sender float. Motor is done and needs to be replaced, likely the exhaust manifolds too.

They replaced the bellows on my bravo 1 out drive... quick 1 day turnaround at a fair price…read more.. thanks to them I won't miss any lake time!

Worked with Vogue Marine Center when I rented a Penske for a cross country move. They were very…read morenice, professional and went out of their way to assist me. Samantha is great. Great customer serivice from her. That is hard to come by nowadays. I appreciated it.

They detailed my Glastron and it looks great. Will be back. Very satisfied and nice staff.read more

Even though the water level seems to be getting lower and lower these days, the lake is still…read morebeautiful and this place is such a serene retreat! You can enjoy some time at a beach, kayak, rent a boat, hike, or do a scenic drive here. There's also the famous railroad tunnel hike (which is really like an easy walk), boasting incredible views that tends to be a family favorite. No matter what kind of adventure you choose here, the views will be beautiful.

There are places in this country that aren't just destinations they're chapters of a life. Lake…read moreMead is one of mine. I remember when it was full truly full back in its heyday, when it stood as the largest reservoir in the United States, born from the mighty Hoover Dam and fed by the Colorado River like a beating heart in the desert. It wasn't just water out there... it was life. The kind of place families planned entire summers around. The kind of place that meant something. Our family didn't just "go" to Lake Mead we made a journey out of it. A couple days on the road, anticipation building mile by mile, until finally, there it was. We'd spend a week out there, soaking it all in. And I'll never forget those spring breaks. The sun high, music playing somewhere in the distance, boats cutting across the water, laughter echoing off canyon walls. Girls in bikinis everywhere and I was just a young man coming into my own, thinking every single one of them was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. It felt like the whole world was alive, and somehow, I was right in the middle of it. Back then, the water... it had a color you almost couldn't describe without sounding like you were exaggerating. Turquoise one minute, blue-green the next, shifting with the sunlight like it had moods of its own. The desert wrapped around it, rugged and raw, but the lake softened everything. It brought people together. You couldn't find a place to park half the time, and nobody cared. That was part of it. People shoulder to shoulder, coolers open, music playing, drinks in hand, strangers becoming friends for a weekend. It felt affordable, accessible... like it belonged to all of us. It felt like America. And now... now it feels like something else entirely. These days, when I pass by Lake Mead, it doesn't greet me the same way. The shoreline has pulled back like a memory fading. What was once shimmering and alive now looks cracked, dry, almost forgotten in places brown where it used to glow. The "bathtub ring" carved into the canyon walls isn't just a mark of water levels it's a scar. A reminder of what used to be there. It's hard not to feel like something's been taken. Whether it's overuse, growth, decisions made in rooms far away, or just time itself catching up whatever the cause, it's left behind a shell of what once was. A place that used to be bursting with life now feels like somewhere people go to remember instead of live. You don't go there the same way anymore. You visit it like a piece of history. And that's what hurts the most. Because I think about bringing my kids there today... and it's not the same gift my grandpa gave me. Not even close. What was once a living, breathing escape now feels like something we're quietly burying. Not gone but not what it was. And maybe never will be again. Still, I can close my eyes and see it. The color of that water. The sound of laughter. The feeling of being young, sunburned, a little wild, thinking the world was wide open and I was somebody in it. Lake Mead gave me that. And for that, no matter what it looks like today... I'll always love it.

Lady at parts counter was fantastic at helping locate an obsolete part for my furnace. I was…read morepassing through town and couldn't wait for shipping on a Friday night. She located the part at a competitor in Vegas and set me up with the address and phone number. Truly a caring person. They just won a new customer.

What could you possibly improve well get rid of all lying ass holes big mouth talking shit heads…read morethat don't know what the heck they are talking about smoke blowing blow hards next time hell there will be no next time and all who ask I'll show them why not to go to BCRv