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Lake Mead Cruises

490 Horsepower Cv · Boulder City, NV

Why you should go…

Lake Mead Cruises operates the Desert Princess, a three-level Mississippi-style paddlewheeler certified for 275 passengers, on narrated cruises across Lake Mead near Boulder City, Nevada. Sightseeing, champagne brunch and dinner cruises run 90 to 120 minutes and follow the Colorado River through Black Canyon toward Hoover Dam and the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. The company is headquartered on the Lake Mead shoreline near Boulder City.

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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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