Run Westwater Canyon Class III–IV rapids with guides and a river buffet lunch
Transfers, lunch, guides
Raft the Colorado River through Westwater Canyon’s red sandstone spires and the Black Granite Gorge. Take on Class III–IV rapids with a mix of thrilling whitewater and calmer stretches.
Minimum age is 12. You must fit a Type 5 life jacket (max chest 52 inches, min weight 50 lbs). Action cameras cannot be mounted to helmets or worn with chest straps.
Full refund with 7 days notice, less a $25 booking fee. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time. You return at about 5 p.m.; total trip time includes lunch plus travel time to and from the river.
You must be at least 12 years old to participate. You also must fit a Type 5 life jacket (maximum chest size 52 inches, minimum weight 50 lbs).
Bring quick-drying shorts, a shirt, swimsuit, and rain suit. Wear sandals or shoes that can get wet (no flip flops). Also bring a hat and sunglasses with a safety strap, sunscreen, lip balm, and a sport bottle. You may bring soda pop or beer and a disposable water-resistant camera.
Moab, Utah
This Moab staple combines a riverside BBQ buffet with a narrated evening boat cruise along the Colorado River, and travelers consistently leave happy. The food gets strong marks, with a generous spread of chicken, pork, beef, and sides, and the guides are repeatedly praised for being both knowledgeable and genuinely funny. Rich, Greg, and Lee are among the names that come up in glowing terms, giving the whole operation a warm, family-run feel. The boat show itself leans more atmospheric than high-tech, featuring lit canyon walls and recorded narration covering Native history and local lore. A few visitors noted it feels a bit dated, and river conditions can occasionally limit how far the boat travels, though the team has shown a willingness to make things right when that happens. If you come in expecting a relaxed, educational evening rather than a flashy production, you'll likely walk away charmed.
For an exceptional evening experience in the Moab region, this river cruise is highly recommended. The historical insights provided regarding both the river and the Moab area were remarkably informative.
Tom Edwards
July 7, 2026
For an exceptional evening experience in the Moab region, this river cruise is highly recommended. The historical insights provided regarding both the river and the Moab area were remarkably informative.
Tom Edwards
July 7, 2026
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