Cruises

Lake Mead Cruises. At Lake Mead Cruises you can board the 275-passenger Desert Princess, an authentic Mississippi-style paddle wheeler that plies a portion of the lake, offering impressive views of Hoover Dam, the bypass bridge, and ancient rock formations such as an extinct volcano called Fortification Hill. Brunch and dinner cruises are available seasonally, while 90-minute sightseeing cruises are offered year-round. Advance tickets are offered online. 490 Horsepower Cove Rd., Boulder City, Nevada, 89005. 866/292–9191; www.lakemeadcruises.com. From $35.