Warning: Cupid is cruising with us in February. Side effects may include blushing, butterflies, and unexpected hand‑holding.
LOWER COLORADO RIVER EXCURSIONS
COLORADO RIVER BOAT TOURS
If you’re ready to experience the magic of the Desert Southwest, LCRE has your ticket to adventure!
Step aboard our one-of-a-kind sternwheeler, the Colorado King, for unforgettable events—weddings, anniversaries, company parties, birthdays, and more. Our USCG Master Captains and professional crew are here to serve you with excellence. Choose from narrated sightseeing cruises or our signature sunset dinner cruises featuring delicious meals and breathtaking views of the Yuma riverfront.
For those craving speed and excitement, our Liberty jet boat offers a fast-paced journey up and down the Lower Colorado River. Encounter native wildlife, dramatic topography, and rich river lore shared by our knowledgeable crew.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply soaking in the scenery, every LCRE excursion is designed to create moments you’ll treasure forever.
The Colorado King Paddlewheeler on KYMA News
Dallas Olivas
19:38 09 Jan 26
The dinner on the river was awesome! Even if you sit on the bottom deck, you can head upstairs to enjoy the view. It was a little chilly so being inside downstairs worked out great! The food was delicious and the staff was very sweet and helpful. We will absolutely do this again!
Marjolaine McLeod
20:50 05 Jan 26
We were 16 of us on the lower deck. It was an enjoyable evening on the boat. The food was Italian. The pizza pieces could have been smaller(too big took up the whole plate). Could have been hotter but I understand the upper deck was served first. The deserts were great! We were hoping for a glass of wine but there was no alcohol on board. Captain, crew and staff were great! Overall, a very enjoyable evening! Have recommended the excursion to others already!
Colleen McLeod
15:52 05 Jan 26
There were 16 in our group. We had the lower deck (inside) to ourselves and all enjoyed it. The food was good and the staff was great! We all thought it was a little pricey, but it's not something you do everyday, so it was worth it!
Dani Ela
02:40 21 Dec 25
Great crew, great food & the best atmosphere!! Thank you 😍
Margy Erskine
01:22 22 Apr 25
What a wonderful experience we had on the river cruise this past evening! We enjoyed the scenery (especially at sunset), that was a great talk by the "woman from the 1800s ", the buffet was delicious, and it was a smooth, meditative ride.
Response from the owner 13:31 22 Apr 25
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! Robin and her husband, Louie, are such wonderful people, and their presentations are always incredibly insightful.
Janet H
16:06 25 Mar 25
Our party of 5 took the Noon tour. The day was beautiful, the river perfect. We all really enjoyed the trip. The crew were super and we'd recommend this excursion to everyone!
Response from the owner 18:55 25 Mar 25
Thank you, Janet!
Nels Peterson
01:30 22 Mar 25
We went on the brunch cruise on March 16, 2025. It was a good trip. The crew was courteous, outgoing and friendly. Attributes which are greatly appreciated. The food was excellent and plentiful, and well presented. But the best part was the amazing scenery. It was our first trip to the desert southwest and getting away from the towns and cities really made it great. Thanks to everyone for the good time.
Response from the owner 03:28 22 Mar 25
Thank you for sharing your experience on the paddle wheeler brunch cruise, it’s hard to beat delicious food paired with breathtaking views!
Anna Brazer
05:47 17 Mar 25
It was a beautiful day. The serenity of the whirl of the paddles and walk about to take in the lake view was the best!! I can’t wait to get a group together and do it again with friends!
Response from the owner 13:08 18 Mar 25
Thank you, Anna! Taking a leisurely cruise around Martinez Lake is such a peaceful way to unwind and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
Bill Roscoe
14:53 23 Feb 25
I wasn't impressed with the food. Overall I thought the evening was overpriced.
Response from the owner 13:05 18 Mar 25
Thank you for the feedback, Bill. The food was catered by an award-winning BBQ house in town and one of our most requested buffets. 
Diana Heinemann
19:22 20 Feb 25
Staff were great! Sunset cruise was beautiful. Dinner was good. Was a great valentine event. Thank you for offering this.
Response from the owner 13:41 21 Feb 25
Thank you so much for your review!
Christina Barnstead
15:44 20 Feb 25
Great night on the Colorado River at Lake Martinez on the Sunset River cruise
Response from the owner 13:44 21 Feb 25
Thank you for sharing your experience on the Colorado King dinner cruise! 
John Brown
18:08 19 Feb 25
Great staff, wonderful tour and amazing brunch.
Response from the owner 13:48 21 Feb 25
Thank you for joining us on the Sunday brunch cruise!
Sharona T
03:17 19 Feb 25
I’m on the fence on this one. It was a nice night out.. the food was ok.. and the boat ride was ok. Nothing spectacular for the cost.. and eventually a beautiful view as we got out of the reedy shores. All guests had tables assigned which was helpful.. and either upper or lower. As lower we were last to the buffet… cold pizza and somewhat unappetizing dishes.. as they’d been pretty much ravaged by the time we got there. The lasagna and chicken fettuccine were yummy. Desserts were delish!!
I think the most off putting part was as we were leaving.. the push was on to ‘tip the staff as that’s what they work for’. Made us feel like if we didn’t tip, staff wouldn’t get paid?! it was buffet, nothing served to guests.. all go and get it AND we all cleaned all our own tables?!
I think the most off putting part was as we were leaving.. the push was on to ‘tip the staff as that’s what they work for’. Made us feel like if we didn’t tip, staff wouldn’t get paid?! it was buffet, nothing served to guests.. all go and get it AND we all cleaned all our own tables?!
Sherry Perry
04:57 10 Feb 25
What a beautiful fun evening. The dinner was excellent and the scenery was amazing.
Ron D'Alessandro
04:51 08 Feb 25
I had a really great time. The crew is so happy and friendly. The food was great. The boat was a very nice and comfortable ride with minimal rocking. The sunset was beautiful.
Dawn M. Roberts
04:28 02 Feb 25
We went for the dinner cruise and had a very nice and relaxing time. We highly recommend this day or evening adventure. The crew were so nice, the food for dinner (Taste of Italy) was good, and the views well they were very beautiful. We had nice weather and all in all for our first time had a great time. Thank you for the adventure LCRE!
A must do at least once.
A must do at least once.
Robert Smith
22:30 11 Jan 25
Relaxing sunset cruise, we choose the bbq night - food was good and plenty of it! Staff were very attentive and did a great job.
Rita Bolstad
22:35 30 Dec 24
Laurie Mondragon
13:57 30 Dec 24
Mom and I had the BEST time on the Colorado River Sunset Dinner Cruise! The weather was perfect, the staff was fun and so helpful, and the views were spectacular. It’s a peaceful ride on a historic boat with delicious food every time. There are so many cool things to do in Yuma County that are hidden gems. This is one of them. We will be back!
Judy Norton
02:07 16 Dec 24
We had a fabulous time! The food was delicious and so plentiful. The crew was fantastic! We will definitely book this again next Spring! We are telling all our friends.
Marilyn Fredricks
05:06 01 Dec 24
Very enjoyable! Captain had high regards for safety. Suggest buffet on both levels.
Judy Jurrens
17:00 12 Nov 24
Wonderful Trip!!! Food was Fantastic!!! Huge variety!!!
Very peaceful and scenic ride...
I highly recommend this to anyone. The crew was great.
Very peaceful and scenic ride...
I highly recommend this to anyone. The crew was great.
Darlene Firestone
18:33 21 Oct 24
We had such an amazing relaxing time. Every thing was great from checkin to leaving the boat. Staff is awesome.
Eric “Rick” Nelson
00:43 21 Oct 24
Pleasant time on the Colorado River. The "Taste of Italy" dinner was very nice, and included appetizers and an Excellent desert spread (the Italian Creme Cake was perfection). We got some terrific sunset pics, even without a cloud in the sky (a few high clouds around here intensifies a sunset greatly). Open air seating on top and air conditioned below. Pleasant and knowledgeable staff with stories to tell
Debra Zyla
17:26 11 Apr 24
We have taken 2 UTV painted Desert rides with the amazing guide Charles. He was an excellent guide and took us a few places above and beyond the tour route and it was a blast! He is very knowledgeable about the terrain as well as the landscape. We will definitely be doing this again next season! I highly recommend doing the guided UTV tour!
Jay Gruber
01:05 17 Mar 24
This was a great way to see some very nice views and also learn things about the area. Our guide gave us a fantastic UTV tour. I Highly recommend this place! Thank You!
Margaret Robertson-Luetticke
01:06 13 Mar 24
Fabulous Experience!! Went on the first Sunday Brunch Cruise up river.. The Food and Hospitality was Outstanding.. I have another Dinner Cruise Booked at the end of March for my birthday gift!! I Highly Recommend taking this unforgettable and Extremely Memorable Cruise.. Sit back and enjoy the ride while feasting and meeting new friends!! You won’t be sorry!! The Crew is wonderful & welcoming.. Bon Voyage!!
Roxi Decato
02:45 09 Mar 24
We were looking for something different to do in the area and thought this would be fun. It was basically just a nice putt around the Lake with a couple of scenic views and some nice houses to look at. Unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperative and it was cloudy with a stiff cold wind. We were too cold to enjoy it, and really for the $$, even in good weather it wouldn't have been worth it.
allison steinly
03:14 17 Feb 24
Great time! We were celebrating our anniversary and valentines on this Valentines cruise. Boat was decorated for valentines, the food (appetizers, salad, and Italian buffet with desert) was awesome! The crew were very nice and helpful. The ride on the water was so smooth. Our friends are already discussing making reservations for themselves!
michelle moore
02:17 18 Dec 23
Had a wonderful time on this dinner cruise. I have been recommending it to everyone. Staff and Pilot crew were so helpful and great multitaskers doing everything from piloting boat to serving drinks and everything in between.
Jose Teposte
20:42 12 Dec 23
Lower Colorado River Excursions is located just off the shores of Martinez Lake in Arizona. They offer visitors the very best that the Desert Southwest has to offer, you can rent a UTV and explore the old mining trails or take a guided tour.
They also offer boat rentals for those looking to either fish or enjoy themselves. During the winter months they launch a classic paddle boat which plays host to brunch and sunset dinners. The paddle boat is also available for rent, for those looking to truly enjoy the river's nightlife.
They also offer boat rentals for those looking to either fish or enjoy themselves. During the winter months they launch a classic paddle boat which plays host to brunch and sunset dinners. The paddle boat is also available for rent, for those looking to truly enjoy the river's nightlife.
Arizona National Wildlife Refuge & the Lower Colorado River
Nestled in the heart of southwestern Arizona, the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge spans over 665,000 acres of rugged Sonoran Desert terrain. Located northeast of Yuma and southeast of Quartzsite, this protected sanctuary, established in 1939 to preserve the desert bighorn sheep, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Spotting these majestic creatures in their natural habitat is a highlight for many visitors!
Just below Picacho State Park, the Lower Colorado River reveals a breathtaking landscape of desert canyons, sweeping river valleys, and remote mountain ranges. The floodplain and lush riparian zones are best explored by water, with access through the river itself and its surrounding lakes, including Martinez Lake, Ferguson Lake, Squaw Lake, and more. Our guided river cruises, led by seasoned captains and crew, offer not only scenic views but rich storytelling about the region’s history and ecology.
Join us for an unforgettable evening on one of Yuma’s favorite attractions: the Colorado King dinner cruise. Enjoy delicious fare, stunning sunset views, and warm hospitality, all with free parking provided by Fisher’s Landing and a host of convenient on-site amenities.
We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!