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The snack bar onboard is cash only and there are no atm's at the lake.

The Dolly Steamboat

Sightseeing and dinner steamboat cruises in tortilla flat, arizona.

Use Google for directions and input Canyon Lake Marina and Campground!

Our Cruises (The Dolly Steamboat is open from (Apache Junction) Highway 88.)

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• Clock 1.5 Hours

Scenic Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake

**The Dolly Steamboat is open. All road closures are passed Tortilla Flat to Apache Lake. Please use Highway 88 from Apache Junction to access Canyon Lake Marina.**

On this 6-mile cruise, you may see desert bighorn sheep, bald eagles and a host of other animals viewed from the decks of the Dolly! Beat the heat on our climate controlled lower and upper decks.

• Clock 2 Hours

Twilight Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake

*Price does not include tax and gratuity.

Our dinner cruises offer all of the grandeur of the daily cruise plus the ambiance of the twilight. Beat the heat on our air conditioned lower and upper decks!

Astronomy Dinner Cruise on Canyon Lake

Take a “Mark Twain” voyage and admire the breathtaking scenery as you enjoy a presentation on the solar system with Dr. Sky.

• Clock 3 hours

Game & Fish Bighorn Sheep Cruise

A 3 hour lake cruise to view bighorn sheep at Canyon and with Arizona Game and Fish Biologists and members of Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society.

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About dolly steamboat.

Nestled in the heart of the Superstition Mountains lies the spectacular Canyon Lake, home of the Dolly Steamboat. Continuing a tradition of cruising since 1925, the Dolly Steamboat now cruises the secluded inner waterways of this beautiful lake.

View the majestic desert bighorn sheep, bald eagles and a host of other wildlife, waterfowl , and birds. Experience the unique ambiance that is created by the sounds of plying through the waters of Canyon Lake. Listen as your captain recounts the legends and lore of the mysterious Superstition Mountains. Expect to be treated with outstanding service and personal attention to your every need. Feel free to ask questions, move about and mingle with the crew. Air conditioned lower and upper cabin during summer months.

Discover Why People Cruise With Us

A great way to see beautiful rock formations, wildlife, and a gorgeous lake. A must do on any adventure.

A very pleasant way to see the sites. A definite must do on your trip. We will try the sunset cruise next time!

This was a great boat ride. The cost was $25.00 for a 90-minute tour. Very interesting and the staff was very friendly.

What a wonderful day trip! We absolutely loved our excursion on the Dolly Steamboat. The staff is delightful. Would thoroughly recommend!

We had friends from out of town and we thought they should see part of the Superstition Mountains and look at them from the lake. Great afternoon and well worth the money.

Great for all ages. Reasonably priced Favorite for those who like water in the desert The guide is very engaging. A stop for out of towners