Wine-cruise Wednesday rocks! The Desert Belle river cruise was wonderful fun, exceeding all our expectations. The musician was great, the staff was friendly and funny, and the scenery was lovely. We live in Arizona and are familiar with the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert, and it was such as pleasure to see bighorn sheep, herons, eagles, and more on a single sunset cruise. Great way to explore Saguaro Lake! read more

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We always take our out of town guests on the Desert Belle Cruise boat. It's very informative and relaxing and Captain Dan, Dawn, and Ellen always do a wonderful job taking care of their guests! We love the gift shop as well! read more

Wowww what a beautiful place! I was looking for the lake that I could take my kids have some fun in nature and short drive and I found this on google map. It took me 45 mins from Chandler and it was a beautiful drive along the road. The cruise is comfortable, clean, the have bathroom and some snacks and drink for you to purchase. Captain Jack and his crews are super friendly and great service, bring some cash for a tips if you wish to do so. I would recommend you book the ticket online which allow you not too rush to go there, bring some lunch, cooler and drink with you because there so may spot you can stop by and enjoy the view. The boat ride around 80 mins round trip, enjoy the beautiful view and learning history and nature at the same time. read more

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Stunning gorgeous cruise on the river! The music was great and the service and atmosphere were divine! Definitely would recommend 10/10! Adequate shade on a hot Arizona summer day (just had to alternate what side of the boat you are on). The drinks were well priced and the lower level had good air conditioning. read more

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You are able to book your tickets online in advance. It is $30 per adult plus tax. The booking process is easy and you can select the type of cruise you want to join. We booked the 90-minute cruise with live music on the double-decker Desert Belle boat at 4pm on a Saturday. The boat is smaller compared to the Lake Pleasant Cruises. Highly-Highly recommend you leave as early as possible. There was an accident on the road that caused us to reroute and added 35 minutes to our drive. The boat will leave without you! Get there early and explore the Saguaro Lake Grill (restaurant) or the gift shop next boat over. Once we arrived they offer free parking and the check in was easy. You board the boat and as you enter the boat's first deck, it is air-conditioned, offer tables and chairs and you are able to purchase snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). You can sit and enjoy the view from the inside or go to the second deck. The second deck offers only chair seating and the live music entertainment. The live musician was Eric Miller and they were amazing. Played a variety of acoustic songs from Coldplay, Chris Stapleton, John Mayer and more as we cruised down the lake. We were entertained all around, seeing people jet skiing, ride their boats, cliff jumping, seeing the amazing Arizona canyon walls, and the possibilities of seeing wildlife. They offer restrooms on the first deck. The staff were friendly, helpful and very attentive. You can order from the first deck or the staff will take your order and bring it to you. We would recommend checking them out. read more

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I've lived here almost my whole life and always wanted to do the Desert Belle Cruise, so on the 4th of July I finally did it! The boat ride is about 80 minutes total, and it's beautiful, relaxing and fun. It wasn't too hot on the covered top deck, and I just sat and watched the scenery while the guide told us about all about the area--history, animals, plants and more. Since there were a lot of people on the water that day, we saw jet-skiers, cliff-divers and fishermen. There is a snack bar on the lower deck that sells beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks and a few food items. I didn't buy anything, but based on what I saw, the line was either long or slow or both. If you want to purchase something, I'd try to be near the front of the line when service begins. I had such a good time on the cruise and would return, especially for one of their sunset dinner cruises. read more

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Captain and crew offered an informative and comfortable cruise. Disappointed to learn the the advertised wildlife was seasonal and we weren't there in season. Otherwise great. read more

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Everyone is so nice, have always enjoyed our time there on the boat. The staff has always been so accommodating

Went on their 80 minute narrated cruise. Very nice, relaxing, scenic and Captain Dan does a nice job of pointing out sites as well as providing a very informative narrative of the lake and surrounding area. It is reasonably priced, kept clean and the vessel is set up nicely for both inside and outside viewing. Families or couples alike will have a nice time. Drinks and snacks are available, again all at a reasonable price. read more

Music Cruise was great. Eric Miller was artist and he was great. Enjoyed Sunday morning mimosas.

The day was cooler than usual, but thanks to Captain Justin, our trip was an absolute delight. He made the experience fun, engaging, and memorable, sharing his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm with us every step of the way. His warm & humorous personality made everyone so comfortable, and the stunning views only added to the magic. It was the perfect, relaxing cruise for our family visit, and we felt so lucky to have had him as our guide. We highly recommend this tour to anyone. I didn't capture the beauty as much as I'd have liked since we didn't have any sunshine, but the views in person are spectacular. read more

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Wonderful afternoon with nine family members. We have been around Saguaro Lake for many years but this is the first time we took the cruise. It was beautiful scenery and very informative as it relates to the Sonoran desert environment. The crew was super-friendly and went out of their way to serve our family well. Thanks for a great afternoon! read more

Good: the scenery was spectacular. I had no idea this area had mountainous / rocky landscape that rivals the geography of southern Utah / Page, AZ areas. The plentiful AZ desert flora are icing on this cake. Such a great surprise. The boat captain and crew were friendly and pleasant. The captain's narrative of the cruise was informative and fun. Saw lots of wildlife -- waterfowl (various species of ducks, coots, grebes, comorrants, a great blue heron), a few raptors, and a half dozen desert bighorn sheep. The captain even backed the boat up to allow us a better look at the bighorns. That was cool. Easy booking online. Good value for the money. Needs Improvement: ideally they might do something to discourage the grackles that hound the boat 100% of the time, cruising and at the dock. Not fond of being on alert to not get bombarded by a bird flying through the upper deck compartment. Bottom Line: try this cruise if you're entertained by viewing beautiful scenery. read more

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Did the Wednesday Wine and Music cruise. Fun ride and aw a bald eagle and some big horn sheep. read more

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A must...an AZ historic scenic view of nature and the renown Sonoran Desert with Steep memorable stone mountains surrounded by the beauty of Saguaro Lake which offers Narration or celebratory wine tour Cruise with the joy of music that also entertains nature's grateful beauty and appreciation Of the Tonto National Forest. As a retired concierge...I highly recommended the Desert Belle Cruises to guests and share wonderful reviews, too as a customer. read more

What a beautiful way to see this area. There are indoor and outdoor seats. As you sail along you hear lots of facts about the area, wildlife and plants. There are snacks and drinks for purchase and overall it is a nice relaxing way to spend some time. Really enjoyed ourselves on this tour. read more

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The whole cruise was very nice. Very informative. Captain Dan and crew were super nice and all had a sense of humor which made the hour and 20 minutes very read more

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As always enjoyed the ride on the Desert Belle. We have taken all our guests over time and they have enjoyed as well. Best part of our cruise yesterday was seeing 22 Dall sheep on their journey to the waters edge! read more

Cruises NOW CASHLESS!!!! :( HORRIBLE. Even the small gift shop on the dock is cashless. Tried to buy a super expensive bottle of water. "We don't accept cash." So lame. I refuse to patronize any cashless business. I put the drink back and left. Never again. read more

It was a nice relaxing cruise. We had a couple of margaritas and enjoyed the narrative and scenery. I would recommend this cruis. read more

We really enjoyed the Music cruise. The guitarist, Eric Miller, was outstanding. The captain and crew were professional and friendly. The scenery was amazing. Would definitely do it again! read more

Boat was very clean, Staff was great, Captain John was fantastic. Great sound system, beautiful views and only 80 minutes. read more

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This is so much fun! We take all our out of town guests on the live music tour and everyone enjoys it so much. The talent of the musical performer is outstanding every time. We have heard at least 5 different people and each one is amazing. Plus, you can buy a beverage and see the amazing sites. read more

Highly recommend! The boat trip was so beautiful and the narration was very interesting. Loved every minute of it! read more

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Great day in the lake! Friendly staff, cheap drinks and beautiful setting! Well worth it.

A great experienc! The captain did a marvelous job of narrating the cruise. it was informative all the while fun and interesting. I would recommen! read more

Very nice cruise on the lake! Beautiful day made the trip even better. Covered deck gave us protection from the AZ sun. This was a music cruise and it was outstanding! All the while, we had drinks and very nice people with us. We were on the top deck but there was a first deck that had ac I'm sure was nice too. Don't hesitate!! read more

What can I say, it's a nice sightseeing cruise for the entire family. Not only did we get to cruise around the lake, we learned a lot about it and the inhabitants. Captain Dan is very personable and great for this tour boat. For someone that loves to be on the water I really did enjoy myself with my wife and 7 year old son. I'm so happy that my wife booked the cruise. read more

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Done this 2 years in a row for the navigation cruise. It's a fun idea for bringing people from out of state. Informative and funny way to learn about AZ. I've come in July and Sept... both very hot. Limited seating indoors in the fan and shade... but the views are outside on the top deck anyways. It's a nice time... especially with a drink in hand. (Drinks can be purchased on the boat but card only) On weekends the gift shop is open in the boat parked next door... it's nice to have a drink there and sit up top waiting for the tour Instagram: @msbusyblonde read more

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The noon narration cruise was WONDERFUL!! It exceeded our expectations. The captain did a great job providing the information. The bartender and waitress were friendly and attentive. We sat on the upper deck which is shaded. It was around 106 when we were out on the water but was pleasant in the shade (It's a dry heat!!) The views were stunning. Hard to believe this exists so close to a densely populated city. And the heat of summer is the perfect time to go. It wasn't crowded so you could move around the boat and take in all the magnificent views. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! And we'll be back. read more

It was a lovely day for a ride on the Belle. We took our out of town family from back east on the lake. Phillip was our captain and he did a great job giving us information and entertainment narrating. We saw a big horn sheep. Lovely day. read more

As soon as I booked the this experience I was excited to go. Due to an error on my part I missed the 12pm boat tour but the lady who picked up the phone to rebook me was very kind. She was able to get me on the 2pm music boat tour and i had a great time. The views were amazing and the DJ/ singer/host played great songs. while on the boat I was thinking a brunch tour where y'all serve light bites will be a great idea and maybe a sunset tour. I'm not sure of the rules and regulations but those are just some ideas to get more people to experience this wonderful tour. read more

5 Stars cannot recommend enough! Captain Dan is fun and informative. Such a fun way to spend the afternoon. So reasonably priced! Highly recommend we will be back with all of our visitors. Snacks and drinks for sale, easy free parking read more

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It's a beautiful, relaxing way to view Saguaro Lake. I have done the Narration Cruise and wanted to do the Music Cruise since my friend Kristy Dee was the musician. read more

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We went on a Sunday for the 4pm cruise. Sat upstairs and the weather was perfect. So relaxing & beautiful views. The captain gave some of the history and had plenty of information to make it more enjoyable. The live music added to the ambiance. It was just the nicest afternoon with friends. Can't wait to bring out of town visitors. read more

Phil was an amazing Captain. He is so knowledgeable. My family was visiting from New Jersey and learned so much about the flora and fauna of our beautiful state and lakes. We thoroughly enjoyed the day. read more

We went here yesterday and it was a blast. They allowed water so if you want to bring a cup or bottles you can. There's also a nice gift shop. We took the music cruise and it was well worth the price. We will be back it was a gorgeous cruise! read more

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Perfect way to relax. Lovely gift shop before and after the cruise. Lights snacks on board. You are allowed to bring your own water bottle. No other food and beverages allowed. Great value for such a wonderful narrative cruise. Learn learned a lot about the lake and surrounding area. Highly recommend. read more

I took 3 guess for a first time and everyone was in aww. The boat is comfortable, the staff were hard workers all guess seem to be engaged the music kept us all happy. read more

First time on the Desert Belle cruising Saguaro Lake. Captain Dan was the perfect host, giving a great history/ narration as we went and answered any questions we had. Would definitely do this experience again. Highly recommended !! read more