Dolly Steamboat

16802 North East Hwy 88, Apache Junction, AZ 85219

480-827-9144

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Ranked #3 of 9 attractions in Apache Junction

51 Reviews

Type: Bodies of Water

Owner description: If you want to spend a relaxing afternoon or evening looking at the beautiful flora and fauna of the lower Sonoran Desert, consider a cruise on the... more » Owner description: If you want to spend a relaxing afternoon or evening looking at the beautiful flora and fauna of the lower Sonoran Desert, consider a cruise on the secluded inner waterways of the Junior Grand Canyon on Canyon Lake. We offer narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises and astronomy cruises.

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2islandgirl

2 reviews

“Dolly Steamboat”

Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I really enjoyed this. Great scenery and narration. Definitely worth doing. The only really annoying thing, over which they have no control, was many, noisy speedboats racing all around. I'm shocked this would be permitted in such a pristine natural, otherwise peaceful, environment. I would strongly suggest someone go on a weekday. Hopefully, fewer speedboats.

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sweetatr

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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47 reviews

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18 helpful votes

“Great Cruise”

Reviewed 22 May 2012

We decided to take the Dolly Steamboat Nature Cruise after reading the great reviews on Trip Advisor. I purchased tickets for the 2:00 p.m. trip, however, arrived early enough to take the noon trip. The agent at the window changed our tickets without any problems. The captain was great, funny, entertaining and knowledgeable. You can sit inside with the A/C,... More

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jimdebbie2004

Arizona

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6 reviews

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“Nice education”

Reviewed 20 May 2012

We enjoyed the Dolly Steamboat, as it was like no other boat ride or education that you would find on any boat.

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Peter F

Gilbert, Arizona

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3 reviews

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“Loved the ride.”

Reviewed 5 May 2012

The ride was great and senic. The views are spectactular.

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luv2vacation

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17 reviews

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“Very Enjoyable”

Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile

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Was in Scottsdale and we decided to take a drive and take this 90 minute cruise.First the drive there is very scenic once off the freeway. The boat ride is only 20 dollars and it was well worth it you could sit inside with AC or on the top everywhere has great views very informative and a fun relaxing way... More

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Catawayo

Thame, United Kingdom

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9 reviews

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“Dolly Steamboat Ride-Brilliant trip Fair price”

Reviewed 25 April 2012

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What can I say? I agree with most of the previous reviewers. 90 mins went by very fast, with an entertaining and informative 'Voice Over' . I will go again next time we're in Phoenix. It's a very easy but spectacular drive from Scotsdale where we were staying, the scenery is stunning! In fact the drive is worthwhile on it'd... More

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blondie64az

Gilbert, Arizona

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9 reviews

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“Tranquil, Educational Tour”

Reviewed 24 April 2012

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I have taken this 90min boat tour twice in the past 3mos. The second time was just as enjoyable as the first. Our captain on both tours was both entertaining and knowledgeable. I highly recommend you reserve your tickets via phone and arrive earlier than the required 30mins prior to departure. Tickets are given out in numerical order and the... More

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fligster

Sicklerville, New Jersey

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“Relaxing Tour”

Reviewed 13 April 2012

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My wife, son (7) and I went on this tour on a Sunday. When you arrive you need to stand in a line and get a "boarding pass" with a number on it. They then board by number. You want to get a low number so you can get a choice of seat, whether you want up, down inside or... More