Overview
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45 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Great Salt Lake State Park
We will depart from the Great Salt Lake State Park Marina.
Great Salt Lake
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.
Options
45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour
What‘s Included
Lake history and stories
Bottled water
Big smiles and a laugh
Guide Gratuity
Utah State Park Fee ($10 per car)
Refund or reschedule if you are late
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
939 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and informative!
rebeccacS4576AM,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Jake was great. He was funny and did a great job giving us information on Salt Lake. It was a beautiful trip. 45 minutes went by very quickly. We would definitely go back and do the two hour with float.
Highly recommended
Sam M,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Duncan awesome. It was super fun and informative tour. I was skeptical, but the lake is really calm and beautiful once you get out there.
great day
gm85bmx,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time, funny, knowledgable, good atmosphere.
Informational and Fun Tour
164jodic,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Colton was an awesome guide. He was welcoming and chill, yet shared lots of interesting details about the Great Salt Lake. Highly recommend!
Very buggy and wouldn’t do again!
susiesw99,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The bugs were all over me from start to finish. I wanted off immediately. Tour guide nice but flys even with net on were getting in my mouth. Made me feel oozy with all the bugs on me and couldn’t focus. Don’t do it!
Enjoyable experience worth the price!
ronbS7461UL,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Becky was our captain and she was absolutely amazing! She was full of very interesting information on the lake, the islands, and all surrounding areas and POI's. She included a lot of humor and just made the trip more memorable!
Nice to get out onto the...
Vicki K,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice to get out onto the lake. However, didn’t go too far. Was hoping for a more complete cruise. Still nice n
Very informative. Nice...
Steve R,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. Nice way to spend an hour learning about the Great Salt Lake. Captain Becky was great!
Informative boat ride on the Salt Lake.
Holger D,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat tour was another highlight of my stay in Salt Lake City. The captain and guide had many stories and facts about the lake to share and could also answer all questions. A delightful tour that was fun.
Great short tour in the Great Salt Lake
LHY21,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a short tour, but worth the time. Tyler was a wonderful guide! He was knowledgeable and was very considerate. He informed us about the possible rough water condition ahead of time and let us decide if we want to still go on the tour. We decided we would brave it and it was great! There were lots of brine flies at the harbor, but Tyler explained that they don't bite and they are the main source of food for the birds. Once you get out into the lake, the smell and brine flies are much less.
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