---
title: Calm Water Colorado River Cruise
slug: calm-water-colorado-river-cruise-moab
type: attraction
sub_type: outdoor adventures
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/calm-water-colorado-river-cruise-moab
city: Moab
state: UT
country: US
address: 321 N. Main Street
geo:
  lat: 38.57809
  lng: -109.55118
duration: up to 5 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:17:17.715Z
price_from:
  amount: 177.65
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 4482
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Calm Water Cruise
        price: 177.65
        regular_price: 198
        savings: 20.35
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (17+ yrs)
            min_age: 17
          - name: "Youth: 50lbs and up (5-16 yrs)"
            min_age: 5
            max_age: 16
---
## Overview

Experience a calm-water Colorado River boat tour through Meander Canyon with NAVTEC Expeditions. This half-day trip offers small-group exploration on an inflatable boat with views of towering cliffs, ancient rock art, and Canyonlands National Park.

## What's Included
- Tour duration of approximately 5 hours, including ground transportation from Moab to the river put-in and return
- Coast Guard approved life jackets
- Ice water and lemonade
- Ground transportation to and from the river put-in
- Pickup services from your Moab hotel or campground available with advance request

## What's Not Included
No explicit exclusions listed.

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## Ticket Options

- **Calm Water Cruise** — $177.65 (regularly $198.00, save $20.35)
  Enjoy a half-day scenic tour through Meander Canyon on the Colorado River. Travel in a rigid hull inflatable boat for an unforgettable experience. Includes lemonade and ice water refills, life jackets, transportation, and guide service.
  - Adult (17+ yrs)
  - Youth: 50lbs and up (5-16 yrs)

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## Good to Know
* Enjoy a leisurely cruise in a rigid-hulled inflatable boat along Meander Canyon, a flatwater section of the Colorado River.
* Marvel at the towering sandstone cliffs and stunning views of Canyonlands National Park.
* Discover ancient rock art, ruins, and a petrified forest millions of years old.
* This calm-water tour is rated as easy, with no rapids or whitewater.
* Children must weigh at least 50lbs to participate.
* Pickup services from Moab hotels or campgrounds available with advance request.
* Wear comfortable, light colored quick-dry clothing (not cotton). In the Spring and Fall, wear base layers and bring a rainsuit.
* Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, lip balm, and a hat or visor for sun protection.
* The trip follows all safety regulations, guides are trained and certified in CPR, first aid and river rescue.
* Trips proceed rain or shine unless there is a severe weather warning or flash flood risk.

## Cancellation Policy
Free Changes & Cancellations See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Where does the Calm Water Colorado River Cruise depart?
You will check in at the NAVTEC Expedition office at 321 N. Main Street, Moab, UT 84532. Ground transportation to the river put-in is provided from there.

### Is hotel pick-up and drop-off provided?
Yes, this trip includes pick-up from most Moab hotels and campgrounds if needed with advance request. Please make your request in the "Have Special Needs" section when booking your reservation, or call the number on your e-ticket prior to your departure date.

### What should I wear?
Wear comfortable, light colored quick-dry clothing (not cotton). In the Spring and Fall, wear base layers such as long johns, a sweater, fleece or wool, and bring along a rainsuit just in case.

### What should I bring?
Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, lip balm, and a hat or visor for sun protection. You can also bring a small day pack if needed, and your camera (carried at your own risk).

### Are children permitted to join?
Yes, children are welcome, but please note that children must weigh at least 50lbs to participate.

### Is the trip safe?
Yes, the trip is very safe. All the safety regulations and standards of the National Park Service and the State of Utah are followed. The guides are trained and certified in CPR, first aid and river rescue. The equipment is well-maintained and inspected regularly.

### What if it rains or storms?
Rain or shine, the trips proceed, unless there is a severe weather warning or flash flood risk.