PHOENIX — Imagine taking a cruise in the middle of the desert! This family-friendly adventure is possible aboard the Dolly Steamboat.
There are endless photo ops on Canyon Lake, from towering cliffs to wildlife. Be on the lookout for some fan favorites such as desert bighorn sheep and bald eagles. You can take it all in on the lower and upper outdoor decks or inside the air-conditioned cabin with giant windows.
You can explore the lake in different ways with a variety of cruises to choose from. During the day, Dolly Steamboat offers a Scenic Nature Cruise as well as an occasional Game and Fish Bighorn Sheep Cruise. At night, you can take part in the Twilight Dinner Cruise or Astronomy Dinner Cruise. Tours range from one and a half hours to three hours long.
The Dolly Steamboat is family-owned and operated by the Grimh family. The Dolly Steamboat got its namesake in the early 1980s from the original owners, Dolly and Paul Kennedy.
To this day, you may still find Dolly all dressed up and enjoying one of the cruises!
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