We went on the 9am brunch cruise. This was Buffett style service that went pretty smooth. The eggs…read morewere amazing, potatoes were perfect, and the ham is as good as any ham can get. There is a small bar downstairs where we got a couple of mimosas. The cruise around the lake is peaceful and there is a lot to look at. About the parking, if you are a first responder or veteran, it's a no hassle situation to park for free. I just showed my badge as we pulled up and they waved us through. Overall, I'm glad I brought the family.

There's only a short time left to get out on a Lake Pleasant cruise before the summer heat bears…read moredown on us. Choose between a sightseeing cruise, live music brews cruise, sunset dinner cruise, or live music sunset cruises. The cruises run Wednesday thru Sunday in May. I took my mom for a mother/daughter adventure on a Wednesday afternoon sightseeing cruise. You'll park at Pleasant Harbor and hop a ride down the docks on a shuttle cart (bring some cash for tips). We arrived early to enjoy lunch and drinks at Dillon's before our 2pm cruise. Check in 30 minutes prior and then set off for 90 minutes on the water. Adults are $30, kids $15, toddlers free. On the boat, you can sit inside on the main level or up top and outside. Grab some snacks and a beverage from the bar to really luxuriate. The captain narrates the cruise and gives great information about the lake, the dam, and the wildlife. As for wildlife, we saw a few bird species and wild burros on shore. It was such a peaceful afternoon and a great time together. Follow @msbusyblonde on insta for more Fun

Wine-cruise Wednesday rocks!…read more 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!

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

JP is a great captain! He knows all the lakes and where there are great spots to swim or relax and…read moreall the great sightseeing spots! Very professional team with great accommodations! Whether you're looking for a nice relaxing day or fun in the sun, Island Boys Boat Rental will have you leaving with your expectations exceeded! Can't wait for my next adventure!

Reserved a boat for a Saturday full day at lake pleasant. Canceled at 130 am day of with no text or…read morecall. Showed up at the lake at the designated time after texting a couple of times checked get my boat account to see it was cancelled due to boat problems. He has my phone number because he had previously texted me. We had to scramble to change our plans. We were fully refunded but the lack of communication on the last minute cancellation. Was completely unacceptable.

Took my husband and best friend out on the water along with my mother. We were treated to the…read moreexperience of a lifetime!

I brought my man on a private sail with Captain Bill and we had an amazing experience! Bill was…read moreextremely friendly, down to earth, and pleasant. He allowed us to move about his 22ft boat as we wished and shared his knowledge on the area and sailing. We were allowed to bring our own drinks and snacks and he provided bottled water if needed. Bill talked just enough and allowed me and my man to just enjoy the sail! I would highly recommend Captain Bill for any private sail for 2!

Great time on the lake. The service at the water park was exceptional! Service from the gas station…read morekids was great. Truly recommend!

This place is a hidden gem. We stayed in their floating cabin. Absolutely one of our best getaways…read more The cabin had two bedrooms and a loft. Easily sleeps 8 comfortably. There is a restaurant in the marina. Food was delicious. All the staff we encountered were very nice and hospitable. Rented boats, kayaks and water toys. Very easy to do. This place is very pet friendly. We brought our black lab with us. If you can snag one of these 5 cabins you will not be disappointed. We can't wait to come back. Note: the cabins are actually floating on the water. If you are prone to motion sickness be aware.

My friend and I had such a great time on the Dolly Steamboat! Even though it's hot in the desert,…read morethere was a nice breeze out on the lake that made the ride incredibly comfortable while we were outside. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous, and the whole experience felt so peaceful. The crew was friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even more enjoyable. I loved it so much that I'm already planning to bring my mom and aunts when they visit in September. If you have binoculars, definitely bring them! You'll be able to spot the bighorn sheep along the cliffs better! After the cruise, I'd recommend grabbing lunch at the Tortilla Flat Saloon and taking a drive along the Apache Trail. Just know that part of the trail is unpaved with switchbacks and steep grades, so take your time and make sure you're comfortable driving those kinds of roads. It's a really unique experience with incredible views, and you'll eventually end up at the Roosevelt Dam. It was the perfect Arizona day and a wonderful way to experience the beauty, and history, of the desert.

A friend and I went on the Dinner Astronomy Cruise. There were only 40 of the 160 people boat…read moreholds, which means lots of room and more if a personal experience. We left promptly at 6:30 PM four our narrated tour and dinner. The weather and temps could not have been better. We toured the lake, saw fossils on the Canyon Walls I didn't know existed, saw Big horn sheep and beautiful scenery. The food was really good with smoke portions, Dr. Sky finished the evening with a discussion on the Blue Moon, Venus, Jupiter and the elusive Space Station. A very enjoyable trip snd memories. I highly recommend this for a family, romantic evening or just an evening out.

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There was a lot left to be desired with this experience…read more We arrived for our 8:00 AM reservation, and it was pretty clear the staff had also barely just arrived. Our boat wasn't ready, and we didn't get launched until after 8:30 AM. The young guy helping us was nice enough, but he could really benefit from moving with a little more purpose. He still had to clean the boat, grab the safety flag, and initially told us he couldn't technically launch us because he had only worked there for a month and a half... even though he ended up launching us anyway. At one point, there were three deckhands working on tying up one floatie for another reservation while we were still waiting. Have we heard of delegating tasks? The boat itself was also disappointing because it was not the boat shown in the photos online. I reserved the Canyon Comforter based on the photos, so that was frustrating. Not having the lounger and table was disappointing and the cushions were torn up. I even took a second look to see if they were just using stock photos, but each boat listing appears to have different photos, so it didn't seem like a generic image situation. To be fair, the safety instructions were solid, and the kid explained things well. However, he talked about the anchor multiple times, and then when we were finally ready to anchor, there was no anchor on the boat. Luckily, it was a calm day and we found a cove without much wake, otherwise that would have been extremely frustrating. When I told the woman up front about the missing anchor after we got back, she said the person who gave us the safety information should have taken a photo before launching us. So I guess after a month and a half of working there, that part still hasn't made it into the training manual. Thankfully, the boat ride itself was smooth, and we still had a wonderful Father's Day with the family. But between the late launch, the boat not matching the photos, missing equipment, and general lack of organization, this experience was definitely not worth the cost.

let me start the chain of bad reviews....... we arrived at 11am when we confirmed with the company…read morewe would arrive. They said they though it was 12pm. okay.... we understand, mistakes happen. 12pm comes and then they say, "our battery died, we have to replace it." again. we understand. UNTIL- they didn't show for TWO hours. UNTIL they offered us a free ride home (BUT DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP UNTIL WE CALLED THEM AND ARGUED WITH THEM TO GET OUR MONEY BACK) We called them several times and they ignores our calls. When they finally answered, they argued with us and had no customer service for correcting business with unhappy customers. They argued that we need to pay the full price, even though we weren't even on the water for the full time we scheduled. This company is sad and NOT good at customer service.

I wish I would have been able to put zero! They had us sitting for two hours since they got our…read moretime wrong. We were supposed to start our trip at 11am but did not get into the boat until 1pm. Then we returned at 4pm since that's where we were told to be back so that we can get our ride back home. When we got back we called our ride and they said they could not get us for another hour! This is ridiculous staying in the HOT sun for 3 hours out of our day that we had planned for our bride. We could not even fully enjoy our time since we were so stressed out about the entire situation! So sad that they disappointed our bride on what should have been the best weekend! We did have an amazing driver Cameron so thank you to hit for not making it a total shit show