Lake Powell boat cruises?

[Quattro Pete]

Has anyone been on one of those?

http://www.lakepowell.com/activities/tours-overview.cfm

I'm considering either the half-day Rainbow Bridge (a bit pricey) or the Antelope Canyon one. Any suggestions?

If not that, then what's a good way to see the place, assuming you have half a day to spend?

 

[tenderloin]

I have been on the route in a houseboat and have seen the tour boats go by. They are very nice and travel at a good clip.

While price/value is subjective, the area is uniquely beautiful including Rainbow Bridge and Antelope Canyon

IMO if you have the time and the money, you will enjoy the trip.

 

[Tempest]

I've been on the Rainbow bridge boat but I don't recall it lasting half a day (been a few years). The bridge is a sight to see.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Tempest
I've been on the Rainbow bridge boat but I don't recall it lasting half a day (been a few years). The bridge is a sight to see.

Apparently it's about 2 hours one way... then you get off the boat and hike 1 mile to get to the bridge, due to low water levels preventing the boat to get you to it. 5 hours total.

 

[Tempest]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Tempest
I've been on the Rainbow bridge boat but I don't recall it lasting half a day (been a few years). The bridge is a sight to see.

Apparently it's about 2 hours one way... then you get off the boat and hike 1 mile to get to the bridge, due to low water levels preventing the boat to get you to it. 5 hours total.


Sounds about right. It's been about 5 years since I was there.

I was there when I was young and remember people diving into the water under the bridge. The water level is WAY lower than that now.

 

[tenderloin]

The water is still low but is higher than it has been in maybe 7-8 years. I believe it is still rising.

Enjoy!