LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas’s best days out.
The 8 best cruises & boat tours in Las Vegas, weighed up side by side, with the run times, the prices and who actually runs each one.
Pair Madame Tussauds Las Vegas with a Grand Canal gondola ride at The Venetian, a budget-friendly combo with standout photo moments.
Most Popular“Great experience only criticism is that it should have been made clear that we had to share gondola. Still enjoyed and madame t wax works were great. Realistic models”
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas plus an outdoor Venetian gondola cruise, with interactive wax stars, photo moments, and guide singing.
“Lovely experience, great little touch is the singing like in Venice”
Vegas to Grand Canyon West by plane, helicopter to the Colorado River, pontoon boat time, then rim viewpoints via hop-on shuttle.
“Great experience even though it was freezing and we had snow ❄️ pilot was fab in windy conditions thanks for an amazing trip”
Hoover Dam cruise on the Desert Princess: 90 minutes on Lake Mead with narrated history, air-conditioned decks, and 360° views, plus lunch.
“My family really enjoyed the peaceful event in the picturesque places!!! I really love ponds! It was hot to sit upstairs, but you could always go down to the lower floor where there is air conditioning. The staff is very smiling. One of them looks like the famous actor Denzel Washington. It was very interesting,…”
Helicopter over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, then VIP Skywalk and a Colorado River pontoon boat ride from Las Vegas.
“No advance information regarding physical condition required to walk down (and back up) 7 flights of stairs from the helicopter to the boat. Mind you this was in 108 deg. heat. Even the physically fit struggled as much as my 73 year old broken body. Other helicopter operators into the canyon switched the seating assignments…”
Helicopter to Grand Canyon West, land by the Colorado River, pontoon cruise, Skywalk glass bridge, plus Las Vegas hotel transfers.
“Incredible, amazing, wonderful, all descriptive this tour. To experience the Grand Canyon from above, along the river, and from the edge is a unique experience. Just loved the whole trip. Anyone who wants to really experience this place should consider this tour”
A 90-minute Lake Mead cruise to Hoover Dam from Boulder City, with deck views, onboard restroom, and optional snacks and drinks.
“Great. Very nice people. Helpful... especially Brenda. The boat ride was nice. Too much music.. I enjoyed it but wanted to go around the whole lake.”
Private 2.5-hour Lake Mead boat tour on Sun Dancer 280 from Boulder City. Hidden beaches, sandbars, A/C, and private bathroom.
“The boat was in impeccable condition honestly looked even better in person than in the photos. Captain knew exactly what he was doing: smooth sailing, always on top of the weather, and made safety feel effortless The whole experience felt easy and stress-free. Great value plus, the stocked beverages and snacks were a nice touch,…”
The Strip after dark, and the whole desert Southwest beyond it. Every way to fill a day.
