Tours/Salt Lake City/45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour
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45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour

4.7(944)Salt Lake City1 hour
VIATOR4.7(477)TRIPADVISOR4.8(467)

Description

Exclusive Excursions is happy be on The Great Salt Lake, which is the saltiest body of water in the Western Hemisphere. Come enjoy this experience by actually going out on the lake rather than just seeing it from the shore. We will do a short boat ride around the marina area, hear some stories, history and jokes about the lake, and even do a few demonstrations. And of course have time for a good picture or two. Since it’s only 45 minutes and the lake is so big and wide, we just stay within a mile of the marina and this tour is not a high speed boat ride because the captain likes to give commentary the whole time. Some people complain that we don’t go fast or farther out in the lake so this is why. Yes the great salt lake has bugs near the marina. They don’t bite but can swarm at times. We give you hats with nets to keep them out of your face so please take one so they don’t “bug” you. Give us a call if you want an update about the current bug situation since it always changes.

Tour Options

45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour

Itinerary

Admission not included5 min

We will depart from the Great Salt Lake State Park Marina.

Admission included40 min

We will head out on the lake on our motorized pontoon boat. We will get to see some great views of the lake and shoreline. We will hear some stories, history and even a joke or two about this world unique area. Since the lake is so big and wide, we just stay within a mile of the marina since all the islands are several miles away and the views really don’t change getting further in the middle of the lake. The boat goes slow so the captain can give commentary the whole time. If you are looking for a high speed boat tour that circumnavigates the lake, this is probably not the tour for you since it’s only 45 minutes long.

Pass by

views of the salt lake valley and mountains from the lake

Highlights

Lake history and stories
Bottled water
Big smiles and a laugh

What's included

Included
Lake history and stories
Bottled water
Big smiles and a laugh
Not included
Guide Gratuity
Utah State Park Fee ($10 per car)
Refund or reschedule if you are late

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(944)

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Drisina_M
July 5, 2026
Lots of bugs. Just don't...

Lots of bugs. Just don't try to imagine them. Otherwise good tour! Very knowledgeable captain and it was beautiful.

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561ashlynf
July 4, 2026
Awesome experience

Captain Becky was amazing! She answered all the questions from myself and the other passengers. She made the experience extremely enjoyable! Would definitely return.

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Jakob_L
July 3, 2026
Buoyancy and sheep.

Guy is quite impressive with his job. Fun, cheerful, very intelligent for sure, and personable. He even knew the very spot where the bugs would appear on deck like a tv remote. Really sorry for not tipping, didn’t have any cash. Thanks for the great memory!

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Johnny S
June 29, 2026
Great experience of a natural wonder

It was a really fun experience. First time out there and it was great to experience. The captain made it enjoyable and fun facts made it that more interesting.

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haleyj737
June 22, 2026
Cool but not worth money

Cool experience but not worth the price of the ticket.

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JerryS212803
June 22, 2026
Tour is very informative

The tour was alright. Guide Jake is very knowledgeable pertaining to the Salt Lake history. Wish it could have been a little longer.

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Eliza_K
June 21, 2026
Duncan had a way of...

Duncan had a way of making everything magical. I never thought I would find it exciting to get covered in tiny flies, eat tiny live shrimp, or soak my hand in saltwater, but he made all of these experiences special. His enthusiasm for the lake was contagious. The ride was smooth and just the right length.

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Barbara_F
June 21, 2026
We really enjoyed this!

Tyler was a terrific guide -- personable, knowledgeable, funny and caring. The boat ride was the perfect length and he kept us informed and entertained the entire time. Highly recommend!

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Lucas_C
June 21, 2026
Go before it's gone

Very informative & scenic. Both amazing and sad how much the lake has receeded. A great way to enjoy 45mins under the hot 🌞.

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P2314QHjackiep
June 20, 2026
Good use of time

Becky was friendly, knowledgeable & fun. Time out was perfect

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