Lake Mead Cruise: Hoover Dam & Black Canyon

Embark on a captivating 90-minute narrated cruise on Lake Mead, showcasing the magnificent Hoover Dam and Black Canyon. Setting sail from the picturesque Boulder Basin, this serene voyage combines breathtaking natural beauty with impressive engineering feats. Delight in food and beverages from the Paddlewheel Grill while taking in the stunning scenery.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hoover Dam - Hoover Dam stands as one of the United States’ most impressive engineering achievements, constructed in the 1930s by a workforce of over 21,000, with materials sourced from every state in the nation. Rising 726 feet and measuring 660 feet thick at its base, the dam withstands tremendous water pressure and contains enough concrete to…
What's Included
  • 90-Minute Cruise on Lake Mead to the Hoover Dam
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
Location
490 Horsepower Cove
Horsepower Cove
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Severin_k
Mar 23, 2026
The tour was great and... - The tour was great and the crew were super friendly! I would for sure recommend to friends and family !
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Kelly_m
Mar 22, 2026
Outside this summer. Enjoying time with your partner - Bring a hat if you choose the upper deck n bring bug spray. This is a cashless situation so debit or credit cards only. Bring cash to tip at the bar on level 2
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Mismith
Mar 20, 2026
Lake Mead Boat Tour - Nice boat ride. Very friendly staff. Good narratives about Hoover Dam and Lake Mead if you are outside of the cabin and can hear it. Wish they didn’t play music on the return to dock. The quiet while looking at the wonderful view would have been nice.
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Brian_h
Mar 9, 2026
It was a beautiful day on... - It was a beautiful day on Lake Meade, staff were fantastic, the bartender needed additional help taking food and drink orders. I stood in line for 25 minutes to order food
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Steve_c
Mar 8, 2026
It was a great experience... - It was a great experience but the voice over narration is annoying and unnecessary. The music choice was spotty.
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Dianne_m
Mar 2, 2026
Great trip with an... - Great trip with an informative background to the history. Refreshments good & staff very helpful on the trip & in the shop. Make sure to book your return taxi on arrival location difficult to find.
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E_m
Feb 25, 2026
Relaxing Tour of Lake Meade and Hoover Dam - This was a nice relaxing narrative/informative boat ride on Lake Meade to tour the Hoover Dam. It was such a beautiful scenery.
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Amy_c
Feb 22, 2026
Lake mead and Hoover dam cruise - It was an amazing trip. My husband and I took my sister and brother in law for a fun outing and it truly was. Great staff friendly and responsive to the needs of the passengers. Gift shop was really cute with a free shot glass if you buy a drink on the boat. Scenery was beautiful. My only wish was that there was an actual person who shared facts and history about lake mead and the dam. The audio they use was low and hard to hear.
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Crunchywahom
Feb 23, 2026
Pleasant desert-scape booze cruise! - This was a very pleasant little booze cruise. There are drinks and food to purchase during the 1.5 hour trip. The prices were about what one would expect to pay without feeling gouged. The staff is very friendly and tries to keep everyone comfortable. If you are looking for a pleasant whiling away of an afternoon and some light tourist shopping, this will be your sweet spot. They do a recording of information about Lake Mead and the Dam, but it's hard to hear it over people chatting. This isn't a 'learn and explore' tour. This isn't a 'deep dive' tour. It's a booze cruise on a cool little paddle boat. Enjoy the weather, the water, the scenery. If you really want to learn about the Dam or see it close up, you'll be disappointed. If you want to relax and take in what's left of Lake Mead, you'll be pleased.
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Kristy_m
Mar 12, 2026
You have to get a... - You have to get a boarding pass before getting on the boat. Even if you have a digital ticket. Were here early but because we didn't stop and get a paper pass,we had to move to the back of line and no seats were available outside. Poor communication and those directions should be on the digital ticket. Booked this trip about a month ago.
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).