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This Lake Mead cruise offers enchanting views of the surrounding red and gold-colored mountains. 

LAKE MEAD CRUISES DETAILS & TIPS

• Locations: Lake Mead, Hoover Dam
• Tour length: 90 to 120 minutes
• Transportation type: Boat
• Meals included: For those choosing a cruise with a meal, champagne brunch or dinner is available
• Special requirements: The National Park Service will charge a $25 per car fee at the entrance to Lake Mead. Children younger than two years old have free admission. Tour is handicap accessible.

LAKE MEAD CRUISES DESCRIPTION

The Desert Princess is an authentic, three-level, Mississippi-style paddle wheeler. The Desert Princess is U.S. Coast Guard certified for 300 passengers and 10 crew members. It is spaciously equipped with two climate-controlled enclosed decks and an open promenade deck, perfect for taking in the cool, clean air and the wondrous sights. If you're looking for an excursion aboard a vessel that has plenty of room to move around, lots of outdoor deck space to take photographs and videos and a smooth ride, the Desert Princess is just the vessel for you.

This cruise is available for sightseeing, champagne brunch or dinner. On the champagne brunch cruise, see the spectacular colors change by the minute as the morning sun washes over the mountains. During the dinner cruise, the temperature cools slightly and the water becomes calmer. Dining options include beef, chicken, seafood or pasta. The sightseeing cruise is perfect for those who choose not to have a meal during the experience. Not joining during brunch or dinner? If hunger strikes there is full bar and grill (hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, nachos, etc) for guests on the boat to purchase.

The National Park Service will charge a $25 per car fee at the entrance to Lake Mead. Children younger than two years old have free admission. 

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Lake Mead Cruises offers some of the most relaxing and enjoyable ways to tour Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Aboard the Desert Princess, a three-level paddle-wheeler with ample outdoor deck space, visitors will witness all the natural and engineered beauty of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Highlights include Fortification Hill, the site of an extinct volcano, the Arizona Paint Pots, which are composed of stunning lava fields and wildflowers, and the engineering marvel that is the Hoover Dam. You can also opt for a laidback champagne brunch cruise or a dinner cruise beneath the stars.

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• HOOVER DAM LAKE MEAD DESERT PRINCESS DINNER CRUISE
• Hoover Dam Lake Mead Cruise

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Enjoy a wonderful cruise aboard the Desert Princess Paddle Wheel Boat. This authentic paddle wheel boat was built especially to cruise the blue waters of Lake Mead. Cruise in climate-controlled comfort on one of the two enclosed decks or feel the wind in your hair and the desert sun on your face up top on the open promenade deck.

Retail / Strip / Hotel Price  $149.00 

Vegas Tours.com Price $119.00

Book Now – Save: $30.00 per person

Duration: 5.5 Hrs

Days Available: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Departure Time: 05:00PM

Tour Highlights and What’s included On This Adventure.

 ( This tour has temporarily paused operations until further notice )

• Price is All-Inclusive. No Hidden Fees!
• Hotel pick and return
• Tours are now Narrated in; English, French, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish
• 2-Hour Lake Mead Dinner Cruise
• Photo stop at the historic ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign
• 120-minute relaxing boat cruise on the Desert Princess, a real Mississippi-style Paddle Wheel Boat
• Fees and park entry included
• Dining Choice Consisting Of Prime Rib, Salmon, Chicken, or Vegetarian/Pasta Option
• Courteous, friendly, fully informed, experienced guides
• Spectacular Photo opportunities
• Note: This tour does not operate November 1, 2019, to December 15, 2019
• Free and easy 24 Hr Cancellations
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• Pay only on the day of the tour

We pick up at most Las Vegas hotels before departing for the Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Cruise Tour From Las Vegas. Experience this engineering man-made wonder of the world, one of the biggest and most successful government projects of its time.

Located less than an hour from Las Vegas, Lake Mead offers you the opportunity to take a break from the Neon Jungle of Las Vegas and enjoy a wonderful cruise aboard the Desert Princess!

This authentic paddlewheel boat was built especially for cruising the blue waters of Lake Mead. Cruise in climate-controlled comfort on one of the two enclosed decks or feel the wind in your hair and the desert sun on your face up top on the open promenade deck.

Relax in comfort aboard our luxury motorcoaches, which are equipped with restrooms, television monitors, reclining seats, and large vista view windows so you won’t miss a thing.

Enjoy an enchanting evening tour cruising the calm waters of Lake Mead, one of the world’s largest man-made lakes. Casually stroll along the deck and visit the Captains Bridge of this amazing Mississippi Style Paddle Wheel Boat. You will also be able to view the unique sights of the Hoover Dam towering above you as well as the spectacular new Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge.

Experience the amazing evening views, unique scenery, and the wildlife surrounding Lake Mead.

While aboard the Desert Princess, you will be enjoying a full course dining experience, consisting of your choice of Prime Rib, Salmon, Chicken, or Vegetarian/Pasta Option. There is also alcohol available for purchase aboard the boat.

You will also be receiving a complimentary photo stop at the world-famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign for pictures.

Some tour dates and times have limited seating and sell out fast, Book Now and Save,  Pay Only On The Day Of The Tour – Your card will not be charged – Free and easy 24 Hour Cancellations Policy for this tour.

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To reserve your time and pace on the tour, a valid credit is required when booking the tour. The credit card you use will not be charged but only authorized. That’s it, your reservations are set! When you arrive on the day of your tour you pay in person using the same card or a different card or cash. It’s totally up to you.

Note: These tours sell out fast and Hotel Concierges and Strip vendors will charge full retail prices for the same exact tours. It’s important to reserve early online or by phone to get the discounts and your preferred date and time slot.

In the event, you can not make the tour date you simply cancel the tour within 24 hours of your assigned tour date absolutely free and you will not be charged with any cancellation fees.

So Book Now and Save knowing that you are set for your adventure of a lifetime!

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Pre-Boarding and Restrictions Info

Luxury motor coach.

• If a motorcoach with a lift is required we must have a 72-hour prior notification to the date of travel
• All motorcoaches with lift equipment are subject to availability
• All motorcoaches are DOT certified and are able to kneel to curb height
• Service dogs are allowed to travel with the correct and current paperwork, small oxygen tanks are allowed
• All reservations must be confirmed 24 hours prior to travel date
• 24-hours prior cancellation policy in effect for all tours
• Passengers traveling with a child 2 and over must also purchase a seat on the helicopter due to FAA Guidelines

Restrictions

• The following items are prohibited on our motorcoach tours due to security restrictions at the Hoover Dam: luggage, large backpacks, suitcases, briefcases, coolers, and alcohol. If an item has not been listed, please verify with your reservations agent prior to booking.

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Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

  bookings are closed until further notice, enjoy a delicious dinner aboard the desert princess.

Step on board the Desert Princess, an authentic paddlewheel boat, for a 2 hour dinner cruise of picturesque Lake Mead. Choose from prime rib, salmon or chicken. Vegetarian options also available.

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Lake Mead Tour Highlights

• Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off at most hotels downtown or on the Strip
• Photo stop at the historic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign
• 2 hour cruise of picturesque Lake Mead aboard an authentic paddlewheel boat
• Dinner aboard the Desert Princess—choose from prime rib, salmon, chicken, or vegetarian/pasta option

Your Lake Mead Experience

Located less than an hour from Las Vegas,  Lake Mead offers you the opportunity to take a break from the neon jungle of Las Vegas.

Depart from your hotel lobby and stop for a photo at the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign as you travel to Lake Mead on a luxury motorcoach.

Arrive at Lake Mead and board the Desert Princess, an authentic paddlewheel boat built specially for cruising the blue waters of Lake Mead. Embark on a 2 hour cruise of Lake Mead in climate-controlled comfort on one of the two enclosed decks, or feel the wind in your hair and the desert sun on your face up top on the open promenade deck.

Your choice of dinner will be served on board the Desert Princess. Choose from prime rib, salmon, or chicken. Vegetarian options are also available.

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• Open 7 days a week
• Tours operate 365 days a year
• Free pickup on the Vegas Strip
• Full-day or half-day tours

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Tour length: about 6 hours (hotel to hotel), tour departs: 5 pm - tuesdays and thursdays, please note.

• Limited seats are available at these prices! Price includes tax and fees (fuel surcharge may apply).
• Tour reservations made less than 24 hours before pickup time cannot be guaranteed. If we are unable to fit your group in due to late booking, you will receive a full refund.
• This tour requires payment on the day of booking and has a 48-hour cancellation policy.
• Tour itinerary and its components are subject to change at any time without notice for reasons that may include inclement weather conditions, FAA restrictions, and/or any other unforeseen occurrences. 
• Refunds will not be granted due to delays.
• Children over age 2 pay adult rate (unless indicated). Children under age 2 are free!

* Tour Date

This tour only operates between mid-March through October. 

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• $119 per person – 5:00pm

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Celebrate Sundays on Lake Mead

The champagne brunch cruise will not run until further notice..

The waters of Lake Mead are still, the air is crisp and clear, and the spectacular colors change each minute as the morning bathes the mountains in brilliant light. Join us on beautiful Lake Mead for a charming combination of cruising, sightseeing, and a traditional American-style buffet breakfast. Sunday's Champagne Brunch Cruise includes complimentary champagne greetings for all adult passengers. 

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Enhance your Cruise Experience

Lake Mead Cruises is pleased to offer the following "add-on" options designed to make your cruise extra special.

If you would like to add any of these options, let our staff know when you arrive for your cruise or call  702.293.6180  prior to arrival.

Group bookings of 25 passengers or more please contact our Groups Department at  [email protected]  for special rates and options.

For the Champagne Brunch Cruise, please keep the following in mind:

• Boarding begins approximately 15 minutes prior to departure.
• Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card are acceptable forms of payment for online reservations.
• Children’s prices apply to those ages 2 through 11. Children under age 2 are free, but must be booked by calling 866.292.9191 and issued a boarding pass at check-in.
• Smoking is not permitted inside the vessel, but smoking is allowed in designated areas on the outside decks.
• Dress is semi-casual for this cruise. Layered clothing is recommended.
• Lake Mead Cruises is located inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The National Park Service charges a fee to enter the area. For current rates and details, please visit www.nps.gov/lake .
• Coast Guard regulation may require a brief search of any bags brought on board. By purchasing a ticket, you are consenting to possible search.
• Firearms are not allowed on Lake Mead Cruises landing or aboard any cruise.
• No pets are allowed inside the landing or on the boat, except for trained service animals.
• Outside food or beverages are not allowed on the landing or boat. 

NOTE: Prepaid reservations are required for the Champagne Brunch Cruise.