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Savor award-winning wines and live music during an 80-minute cruise on Saguaro Lake, followed by a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Discover a unique desert blend of relaxation and flavor.
Savor award-winning wines and live music during an 80-minute cruise on Saguaro Lake, followed by a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Discover a unique desert blend of relaxation and flavor.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by AZ Winery Tours · Phoenix, Arizona
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required
Yes, several complimentary pours of award-winning Arizona wines are included during the cruise.
Children are permitted but the experience is geared toward adults; no alcohol is served to minors.
The restaurant offers vegetarian options—please specify dietary needs when booking.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed to maintain quality service and safety standards.
Plan for approximately 2-3 hours total, including the cruise and dinner at the restaurant.
The Desert Belle has limited wheelchair accessibility—contact the operator in advance for arrangements.
Saguaro Lake was created in 1930 by Stewart Mountain Dam as part of the Salt River Project, supporting desert communities.
The lake and surrounding area are managed to balance recreation with protection of fragile desert ecosystems and native flora.
AZ Winery Tours is a Tucson-based tour operator specializing in guided wine, brewery, and scenic boat experiences across southern Arizona. The company offers a variety of day trips from Tucson and nearby cities, including the Dolly Steamboat dinner cruise on Canyon Lake, Willcox Wine Tour, Tucson Urban Wine Tour, Copper Country Wine Tour, Brewery Tour, Phoenix to Northern Arizona Wine Country, and Sedona Wine Tour. Each trip includes roundtrip transportation from Tucson or complimentary pickup where noted, guided tastings, and curated food options. Several wine tours feature visits to three vineyards with 5–6 tastings at each stop, while the brewery tour includes flights of 4–5 tastings. The Dolly Steamboat dinner cruise is an eight-hour outing on Canyon Lake with a buffet dinner, wildlife viewing opportunities, air-conditioned vessel, and a 5-star guide. Many wine tours provide a picnic or lunch from local providers, complimentary snacks, water, and a keepsake wine glass on select itineraries. AZ Winery Tours operates with professional drivers and offers all-age appropriate activities for wine and beer enthusiasts aged 21 and over where required. Tours range from approximately six to nine hours, depending on the itinerary and destination. Pickup and drop-off logistics, tasting counts, and lunch inclusions vary by trip and are detailed on each tour’s listing. Travelers planning celebrations, group outings, or day trips can select from urban tasting room visits to longer excursions into Willcox, Copper Country, Sedona, and northern Arizona wine country. Booking information, availability, and detailed itineraries are listed on each tour page online.
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