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Here's what you need to know: this is meant to be a relaxing, sit-back and enjoy the afternoon kind of ride. It's on Lake Mead so you certainly can't be expecting something exciting to pop up during the cruise. It's also a paddleboat so you can't be expecting it to go very fast. It's meant for you to have a chill afternoon in Boulder City.
We, of course, had to go on one of the windiest days so far this year. And I, of course, had to think I was going to look cute and wear a dress on our little afternoon date. Do not do this! It is not smart and everyone will stare at you like you are a crazy person. Yes, we had extra wind the day we were there, but I can imagine that it's windy on the lake most days. Because of my fashion don't, we didn't explore too much of the boat. We ran up to the 2nd floor and grabbed something to eat and then as I clung onto my dress for dear life we went to the 3rd floor to really enjoy the views. We completely missed the first floor.
There is a prerecorded guide that talks about the history and geology of the area when the cruise first starts. I'm kind of bummed we missed it since I can be a bit of a nerd, but I was starving and my stomach always comes first. We were able to order off the menu on the 2nd floor but unfortunately there weren't a lot of options for vegetarians. We ordered some snacks and I decided that I couldn't pass up a frozen strawberry margarita. I only reserve frozen cocktails for days when I feel like a tourist, and this was one of those days. The second floor was just to the full point when we arrived but cleared out after 20 minutes.
On the top floor there are some patio furniture-esque chairs to sit in and soak up the sights. I decided to not let the wind win and relax. There were plenty of interesting rock formations to see as well as a new perspective of the Hoover Dam (down below vs. from up top). If you're lucky you can steer the boat for .82 seconds like I did!
In all, this is a fun afternoon date or a good spot for a family. Prices for drinks and food are a little more than I would normally spend but not outrageous. I am docking one star, however, since I do feel the tickets are overpriced. I got a discount on mine and feel like it was worth the price for what I received.
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