Top 6 Cruises & Boat Tours in Las Vegas

1.Las Vegas Super Saver: Madame Tussauds with Gondola Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,697 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Visit Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at The Venetian, then reserve a shared gondola ride on the outdoor Grand Canal. Plan 2 to 3 hours, but collect your gondola voucher first and book your boat time in person. The self-guided museum takes about 60 to 90 minutes.

“Good experience and the madame tussauds experience was awesome and the gondolas boat ride was really nice too. Aloha and Mahalo for the experience.”

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2.Entry to Madame Tussauds with a Gondola Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,056 reviews · 1 day · from $54

Meet Marvel heroes, music stars, and Vegas icons at Madame Tussauds, then redeem your voucher for an outdoor Venetian gondola cruise. Gondoliers such as Patricia, Amelia, Valentino, and Inzo have been praised for their singing. The ride is lovely but brief, so plan your timing carefully.

“Amazing! Super great value with the museum and gondola!”

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3.Hoover Dam: 90-Minute Midday Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 116 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51Best value

Sail Lake Mead on the three-level Desert Princess, a Mississippi-style paddle-wheeler with air-conditioned cabins, an open observation deck, narration, and a bar and grill. You will see Hoover Dam, Black Canyon, Fortification Hill, Arizona Paint Pots, and the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.

“Very relaxing 90 minute tour on Lake Mead. Enjoyed the factual information provided by the narrator and was able to venture outside the inside cabin area and take plenty of photos of the dam and mountains/hills surrounding the lake. Staff was so helpful and friendly. The food & drink you could purchase was very good and reasonably priced. We had a great experience.”

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4.Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with VIP Skywalk and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $799

Fly with Papillon Helicopters from Boulder City over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, land at the canyon floor, ride a pontoon boat, then use VIP access at the Skywalk. Pilots such as Collin, Ryan, and Alex provide narration. The small group is capped at six, with about 70 minutes in the air.

“The whole trip was awesome. The special part was, we were originally put on the wrong tour. Once we figured it out, we called and they got us back on track and got us to where we were supposed to be without hesitation, and with a smile.”

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5.Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride, Boat Tour & Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 7 hours · from $799

Fly from Boulder City to Grand Canyon West, land beside the Colorado River, take a short pontoon cruise, visit Eagle Point, and walk the glass Skywalk. The seven-hour tour includes canyon admission, audio commentary, and optional 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”

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6.Hoover Dam Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Mead

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Spend 90 minutes aboard the Desert Princess on Lake Mead, seeing Hoover Dam and Black Canyon from the water. A prerecorded narration provides history while you enjoy a smooth cruise, onboard restrooms, and optional food and drinks. Choose a morning or afternoon departure from Boulder City.

“We made a last minute reservation and are so happy we did! The cruise was great. We went with 3 adults and 1 kiddo and all of us had a fun experience. The boat ride is smooth and it was really cool to see everything from the water and learn about the history of the area. The food on board was affordable and yummy. Definitely recommend this tour if you’re traveling to the area!”

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