Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

Dine Under the Starts and Enjoy a Two Hour Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

(12 ratings)
Price for 2 Participants

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Spend an Evening Cruising Along Beautiful Lake Mead
Enjoy a Delightful Dinner on the Calm and Glassy Waters
Discover Breathtaking Landmarks Spectacular Views of Lake Mead

Enjoy the picturesque Lake Mead aboard the Desert Princess, an authentic, three-level Mississippi-style Paddle-Wheeler during a delicious Two Hour Dinner Cruise for Two.

You and your guest will relax and enjoy a scrumptious Dinner Cruise on Lake Mead with a gracious crew who offer an excellent dining choice of beef, chicken, seafood or pasta. With two climate-controlled enclosed decks and an open promenade deck, the Desert Princess is perfect for taking in the cool, clean air and wondrous sights. Once you have finished grab a cocktail from the bar or take a stroll on the outer decks to enjoy picturesque views of Fortification Hill, the Arizona Paint Pots, and the magnificent Hoover Dam.

This charming combination of cruising and sightseeing with a traditional dinner makes for a wonderful Lake Mead experience, and is perfect to share with a special guest!

Where to Go for Dinner Cruise Experiences in Las Vegas

Boulder City, Nevada

Group Size and Spectator Info

Participants
The Lake Mead Dinner Cruise Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for two participants, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. There may be up to two hundred and seventy additional participants on the cruise.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for non-paying guests or spectators.

When can you book Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

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The Dinner Cruises on Lake Mead are offered Saturdays April through November, subject to availability. The Cruise typically departs at 5:30 PM.

How Long Is The Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

The Lake Mead Cruises have a sail time of 2 hours and a total duration of approximately 2½ hours.

Does Weather Impact Dinner Cruise Experiences

The Vegas Lake Mead Dinner Cruises may be rescheduled by the Captain or the Coast Guard due to severe weather conditions.

What to Wear for Dinner Cruise Experiences

Business Casual attire is suggested.

What To Know Before You Go

Cruises take place on a three-level paddle wheeler equipped with an outdoor promenade and two climate controlled enclosed decks. Price includes tax, and a three course meal. Beverages other than water, coffee and tea are additional and can be purchased on board.

Lake Mead is located inside of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Park entrance fee is not included and must be paid upon entrance to the park.

Outside food and beverages, firearms and pets are not allowed onboard.

DINNER CRUISE MENU
*subject to change

Choice of Entrée
Served with Seasonal Vegetable

Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken Breast
with savory mushroom marsala sauce
smashed potatoes

Broiled Lemon Pepper Salmon
delicately bested in garlic dill butter
smashed potatoes

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib
smashed potatoes

Cavatappi Pasta
spiral pasta tossed with fresh
tomatoes, zucchini and basil

Dessert
Specially Selected Seasonal Dessert

Gratuity is not included and should be to extended to your server onboard.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: XD-825-002

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Reservation And Cancelation Policy

All changes to reservations for the Lake Mead Dinner Cruise Experience require seven (7) days advance notice.

Xperience Certificates® cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made.

Lake Mead Cruise Experience

This week we’ve been getting to know a little bit more about Lake Mead Cruises. These awesome experience providers run paddlewheel cruises on Nevada’s Lake Mead. You can kick back and relax with a decadent champagne brunch, or treat yourself and a loved one to a romantic dinner cruise. Have a read to find out more about these fantastic experiences and what they have to offer.

Please could you tell us a bit about the history of the company and how the experience began?

When a contract for a sightseeing vessel business at Lake Mead was offered by the National Park Service in 1987, we recognized what a unique opportunity this would be. There had been no sightseeing vessels cruising Lake Mead since the early days of the lake. So, we threw our hat into the ring and were thrilled to be awarded the contract in September 1987. But it was the 1991 arrival of the Desert Princess (our beautiful three-deck paddlewheeler) that really got the fun rolling.

What would you say is the best thing about the experience you offer?

We’re close enough to the action of Las Vegas to be reached by car, but we’re worlds away in atmosphere. Out on Lake Mead, we enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and front row seats to spectacular natural surroundings. All of the noise of our glitzy neighbour gets left behind. The variety our of cruise types mean that passengers can choose to just kick back with a cold drink on the top deck of a sightseeing cruise, toast family and friends on a champagne brunch cruise, or indulge in a memorable night out with someone special on a dinner cruise.

Desert Princess In Front Of Hoover Dam And Bridge

What makes your excursions different to others?

As the only passenger vessel cruising Lake Mead, we provide a singular experience for visitors to the area. Passengers are always wowed as we glide between the high walls of Black Canyon and the Hoover Dam and its bypass bridge comes into view. But it’s the meal cruises where our excursions truly shine. Where else can Las Vegas visitors and locals enjoy a multi-course dinner, served by a gracious crew, as they watch the sun set over miles of calm water and colorful desert mountains? It’s definitely an escape from your average Vegas outing.

Lake Mead Cruise Experience 6

Are your experiences suitable for everyone?

We regularly welcome full families, from infants to their grandparents, aboard our sightseeing cruises. Kids love watching the paddlewheel turn and spotting bighorn sheep, and adults are entertained by the historical narration – and of course, the on-board bar.

Have you got any new exciting news to share with us?

We recently revamped our ticketing and landing area and upgraded our dining decks with luxurious new seating. We’re always looking to improve the guest experience.

Lastly, is there anything else you’d like to add?

We’re often considered one of the best kept secrets in Southern Nevada, and we appreciate the opportunity to let the cat out of the bag with your customers.

Thanks so much for taking the time to talk to us! Your Lake Mead Cruises sound fantastic.

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Lake Mead Dinner Cruise Customer Reviews

Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5
A Chill in the Air

I think it would have been better to go on the Dinner Cruise in August or September and definitely when it is light outside. It was very cold when we went in October, and it was dark outside so there was nothing to see outside. Saying that the food was pretty good and the staff were really nice. I would go again but only when it is light outside and in August or September.
Robert and Sandra Elwardt - Las Vegas
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise on Lake Mead

I took my wife to this dinner as it was something new to us. Our expectations were higher I must tell. The service was kind of poor. I had to wait a long time before I was able to order my wine. After several attempts, I finally got it right after the salad was served. The food was a little less than fair. Coffee was offered but never served. On the other hand, the tour was nice and got to see the side of the Hoover Damn that I didn't know. The sunset was great.
John Vanegas - Las Vegas
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise

We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise in our favorite place! It was relaxing and the scenery just beautiful! The staff was pleasant and organized and the service was excellent!
Susan and Daniel Smith - Ithaca, NY
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

We had a great time on the cruise. Weather was beautiful and scenery was fantastic. Staff was very friendly. The food was average but good. There was nothing wrong with the food, just average. I would absolutely recommend.
Kathy - Las Vegas
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise

We shared a lovely evening on the paddle steamer. Lovely food, and pleasant ladies who served us with friendliness and expertise.
David & Jean Johnson - Kent England
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Lake Meade Cruise

Prime rib was dry and underseasoned and overcooked. Other than that, a very nice experience :)
Kevin Horton - Lake Meade
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

We had a fantastic time. Everything went well, the staff was terrific and it was a decent value.
Franci Silver - Las Vegas
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Lake Meade Dinner Cruise

This is our second cruise in 3 years. The first was great this, one was not. We took off late, we didn't get any deck time coming back to port. The service and champagne were good. That sums it up!!
Jpseph P. Kralick - Las Vegas, NV
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise Comments

Don't know how you could improve. Sometimes just continuing to do something very well is the best strategy!
Fred & Carol White - Las Vegas
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

The cruise was very pleasant. The food was substantial and well prepared. The service was courteous and efficient.
William Bows - Cambridge, MA
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Lake Mead Dinner Cruise Experience

I had dinner with my daughter on 7/16 it was very nice experience, the servers were great. They did not have enough Salmon which was what my daughter ordered so she was a little dissapointed but overall i'll do it again. It was very pleasant. Thank you very much.
Rosa - Lake Mead Las Vegas
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Review Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

My girlfriend an I took the Dinner Cruise on April 29th it was a great experience, first of all starting with the experience team anytime I called or had a question they were very friendly and helpful. The staff aboard the ship were also very friendly and looked after our needs, the dinner was a five course meal, my girlfriend having the salmon and I the roasted chicken, it was a delicious meal along with stunning views and a very well maintained ship. I would recommend this cruise and would also take it again.
Steve Wright - Bountiful, Utah
Verified Xperience Days Participant
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Questions about Lake Mead Dinner Cruise

Question: Where does the boat dock? Will there be parking?

Answer: The dock is about an hour from Las Vegas. The cruise departs from Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the National Park Service does charge a fee to enter the area. Please visit https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/fees.htm for current entrance fee prices. There is plenty of parking inside of the Park.
Question: Is there smoking permitted anywhere on the boat?

Answer: There is no smoking in any of the enclose areas, but there is smoking permitted in designated areas on the outside decks.
Question: My wife and I just received this Cruise as a Gift. How many people will there be on the boat?

Answer: he boat carries 275 passengers and 10 crew. Even with that many people there is still plenty of room to spread out and relax.
Question: Our only chance to take advantage of the Lake Mead Dinner Cruise is in the summer. Are there any air conditioned areas on the boat?

Answer: While it will be a little cooler out on the water with a steady breeze as you paddle around the lake, it can still get pretty warm in the summer. Luckily all of the indoor areas are climate controlled.
Question: Would like to book this as a wedding gift for my friends coming from the UK for May 26th 2019, they are staying at the bellagio in Vegas and was wondering if you are able to arrange transport or recommend anyone to get them to lake mead?

Answer: No, unfortunately transportation is not provided, nor does Xperience Days arrange it or make recommendations for it. We reccomend that gift recipients speak with the hotel concierge regarding transportation options.

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