MOAB · THE COLORADO
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The 9 most popular colorado river cruises & jet boat in Moab. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Enjoy a cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner, a calm Colorado River cruise, and an old-school sound-and-light show projected on the canyon wall.
“Loved the light show with the narration and our guide. She was so much fun. The captain did a great job getting there and back in the dark.”
Moab sunset cruise on the Colorado River with photo stops and optional Dutch-oven BBQ dinner, guided canyon stories.
“our guide was fantastic, the ride was fun, the views were amazing. The dinner was really good, nice variety, meat was perfect. totally worth the money.”
3-hour jet boat on the Colorado River from Moab to Dead Horse Point State Park and Thelma and Louise Point, guided and shaded.
“We weren't up for rafting, but wanted to be on the Colorado river. This was perfect for us. Richard was the captain and guide and he was funny, knowledgeable, and good company for 3 hours.”
A 1-hour jet-boat sprint on Utah’s Colorado River near Moab with rapids, 360 spins, red-rock views, and a ride that means you’ll get wet.
“Amazing!! My son and I had so much fun. Would do it again.”
Calm-water RHIB cruise on the Colorado River in Canyonlands near Moab, with hotel pickup, Native sites, a short petrified-forest walk.
“Cole was great! He was knowledgeable about the geology and the flow of the water. The scenery was beautiful.”
Hold on for a wet, fast 2-hour jet boat through Moab’s red-rock canyons, with spins, expert commentary, and plenty of wildlife spotting.
“We had a blast! All staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our driver, Ted was very kind, and our captain, Jeremy was excellent! It was just the thing to beat the heat, but see the river.”
A smooth 2-hour jet boat on the Colorado River in Moab. Learn geology and history, spot wildlife, and grab great red-rock photos.
“We had a great time. We chose the scenic tour and the guide was careful to make sure we stayed as dry as possible (it is impossible to stay completely dry which is expected as you’re on a boat). The canyon was absolutely beautiful. The guide, Jessie, was knowledgeable and pointed out various geological features…”
Small-group Canyonlands 4x4 plus Colorado RIB cruise from Moab, with picnic lunch, geology stops, and river views.
“Josh was on-time, informative and very helpful to everyone in our party. We felt like we were in extremely capable hands while we traversed across some beautiful countryside. The tour made for a long day, but everyone enjoyed themselves, even our six year old. The kids especially enjoyed an opportunity to take a swim on…”
Take a 1-hour jet boat down the Colorado River from Moab with live English guide, photo stops at arches and petroglyphs, snacks.
“Rory was our guide. He was fun, informative and drove the boat like the professional he is.”
