Board at Wahweap Marina for a 3.5-hour cruise through Navajo Canyon, passing the Glen Canyon Dam and towering 600-foot sandstone walls. Enjoy interpretive commentary, light refreshments, and accessible boarding on this easy Lake Powell tour.
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The boat eases away from Wahweap Marina and the canyon walls rise like a city of stone, their red and burnt-orange faces scored by wind and water. Light slides down the 600-foot cliffs of Navajo Canyon; the boat’s wake whispers against the rock as the guide points out the banded streaks of desert varnish that have painted these walls for millennia.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal exertion required while boarding and moving around the vessel.
Wildlife
History
Glen Canyon was flooded in the 1960s when the Glen Canyon Dam created Lake Powell; the area also contains ancestral sites and oral histories of Paiute and Navajo communities.
Conservation
Rising and falling lake levels reshape shorelines and expose cultural sites; follow Leave No Trace principles and avoid disturbing any exposed artifacts.
Reserve your spot on the Navajo Canyon Boat Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early for check-in
Plan to be in the Lake Powell Resort lobby 45 minutes before departure; boarding begins 15 minutes prior.
Sun protection matters
Bring a wide-brim hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses — reflected light off the water intensifies UV exposure.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Although water is served, carrying your own refillable bottle reduces waste and keeps you hydrated between service stops.
Pack a light layer
Wind off the lake can cool temperatures quickly; a windbreaker or fleece is useful even on warm days.
Sunscreen
High SPF protects against strong reflected UV on open water.
summer
Polarized sunglasses
Reduces glare and improves visibility of rock features and waterline contrasts.
Light waterproof jacket
Blocks wind and light spray; useful on early-season or breezy afternoons.
spring
Camera with a zoom lens
Captures canyon details and distant features like the dam and 50/50 Wall.