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    Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake

    Enjoy a 2-hour twilight dinner cruise with buffet and canyon views

    From$82/ person

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Dinner buffet, Narrated cruise

    Highlights

    Savor a twilight dinner cruise on Canyon Lake with narrated views of the lower Sonoran Desert. Enjoy a buffet dinner as you relax and watch wildlife and cliffs over 1200’.

    • Cruise three to four miles upriver for new vistas
    • Dine on a buffet with salad, rolls, vegetables, potatoes or rice, and dessert
    • Listen to the captain share legends of the Superstition Mountains
    • Watch for desert bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, and more
    • Choose a vegetarian option available
    • Experience twilight ambiance under sunset, moon, and stars

    What's Included

    • Dinner buffet
    • Narrated cruise
    • Chef's seasonal dessert

    Things to know

    Arrive 30 minutes before departure and check in at the ticket booth for a boarding pass. One menu is served per night; meals are buffet style and not all-you-can-eat. Alcohol is not included; onboard bar accepts cash or check only.

    Cancellation policy

    All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    Meeting location

    16802 AZ-88, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, United States

    Experience provided by Dolly Steamboat
    Experience provided by Dolly Steamboat

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    Reference #WFYGKS

    Adult w/ Grilled Tri Tip and Grilled Chicken

    $82.55

    Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

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    Child

    $59.36

    Ages 3-12; Includes Buffet

    0

    Small Child

    $26.50

    Ages 0-3 years

    0

    Adult w/ Vegetarian Option

    $98.58

    Black Bean Enchiladas

    0

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    4.8 stars• 2K reviews

    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    2K reviews•Google Maps

    This scenic boat cruise on Canyon Lake delivers a genuinely relaxing experience with impressive wildlife sightings and knowledgeable captains who bring the area's history to life. Most passengers spotted bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and various birds along the canyon walls, with crew members skillfully positioning the boat for optimal viewing and photos. The natural beauty is the real star here, and at around $35 for the standard tour, visitors consistently feel it's good value for a peaceful outing. The captains generally receive high marks for their informative commentary and pleasant demeanor, though there's an occasional complaint about narration favoring one side of the boat. A handful of guests mentioned tours running significantly over the scheduled time, which created issues for those with tight schedules afterward. Limited seating can mean standing for portions of the cruise, particularly during busy periods. Book ahead since nice-weather days sell out quickly, and plan for a winding drive with narrow bridges on the approach. Morning departures offer cooler temperatures and better wildlife activity.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was truly a great experience. The captain was so informative and the crew was great also We got a chance to see different wildlife, Mountain Rams in their natural habitat, Hawks and Eagles. I tried to capture some of the beauty that I saw. But probably did it a spec of justice. If you're a true fan of nature and land history, you will enjoy this outing. Highly recommend. And when we return, we're going to make a canoeing trip out of it.

    Photo of James Olson (Super Diner)

    James Olson (Super Diner)

    January 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was truly a great experience. The captain was so informative and the crew was great also We got a chance to see different wildlife, Mountain Rams in their natural habitat, Hawks and Eagles. I tried to capture some of the beauty that I saw. But probably did it a spec of justice. If you're a true fan of nature and land history, you will enjoy this outing. Highly recommend. And when we return, we're going to make a canoeing trip out of it.

    Photo of James Olson (Super Diner)

    James Olson (Super Diner)

    January 31, 2026

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