Lake Mead Cabin Cruiser Adventure Tour with Captain

This is an 8-hour private Lake Mead boat tour from Las Vegas on a 32-foot cabin cruiser with a licensed captain. Your group cruises open water, explores scenic desert coves and canyons, and stops to swim. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and prices start at $499 per adult and $299 per child. (You must pay for a minimum of 4 adults each trip even if you only have a single or double)

Quick facts

• Duration: 8 hours, including the round-trip drive
• Price: from $499 per adult, $299 per child
• Group size: 4 to 8 guests, private (never combined with other parties)
• Pickup: your Las Vegas hotel or an agreed location
• Boat: 32-foot cabin cruiser with a licensed captain
• Included: hotel transfers, captain, life jackets and safety gear, cooler and ice, a swim stop, and a digital photo album afterward
• Not included: food and drinks (bring your own), gratuity, and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area entrance fee, if applicable

Your day on the lake

Your guide picks you up at your hotel and drives you to the marina, sharing the story of the lake and the desert along the way. There you meet your captain, get a quick safety briefing and head out onto the water.

From there the day is yours to shape. Most groups cruise the open water, guide the boat into the quieter canyons and coves along the shoreline, and take in the views toward the Hoover Dam area. The captain then anchors somewhere calm so you can swim, float or just relax in the sun. After the return cruise, you’re driven back to Las Vegas.

Why book it

Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States, and it sits less than an hour from the Strip. A private boat lets you set the pace, skip the crowds and choose how much of the day is exploring versus swimming. Because the group is private, it works well for birthdays, friends’ getaways, couples, and visitors who want a break from the Strip.

What to bring

Swimsuit and towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, snacks or a light lunch, drinks (BYOB is welcome), and a waterproof phone pouch or camera. The cooler and ice are provided.

Common questions

Is this tour private? Yes. Only your group is on the boat.
Is it good for swimming? Yes. The captain anchors in a calm cove for a swim stop, and the water is most comfortable in the warmer months.
Do you offer hotel pickup? Yes, from your Las Vegas hotel or another agreed location.

What We Recommend Bringing

• Swimsuit and towel
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Hat or sun protection
• Snacks or light lunch
• Beverages of your choice
• Waterproof phone pouch or camera