The Dinner Cruise to Elk Island is so delicious it deserves a second blog. The cruise alone is worth the trip. Walk down the dock and find the cruise ships Rendezvous and Teewinot waiting to depart. All ages are welcome aboard and the journey on Jackson Lake begins.
The Dinner Lake Cruise starts at 5:30pm which means the sun will slowly set during the cruise. The first 30 minutes of the cruise offer an interpretive and humorous talk given by the spectacular first mates about the natural landscape and history of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Lake. For instance, do you know the size of the largest trout caught in Jackson Lake? Find the answer on the Dinner Lake Cruise!
The Teewinot leads the way to Elk Island
As the boat travels to Elk Island there are plenty of Wildlife viewing opportunities. See Below:
Elk on Elk Island with Antlers
Once the boat arrives to Elk Island it is time for dinner, and one should come hungry because the food is cowboy cookin’ scrumptious. Dinner is cooked on site over a grill and the food is served from piping hot cast iron skillets. Griddle grilled corn on the cob, baked beans and kettle potatoes all are amazing sides as well as, a full salad bar with rolls. The main course is unbeatable when it comes to flavor! Can anything compare to Flame-grilled steaks and Idaho trout?
- Excellent 1st Mate Servers
Cowboy Dinner
Just when one thinks they are full and satisfied dessert is served. Blueberry cobbler is served warm and delicious cooked in a large cast iron skillet. Add a cup of coffee and it is the perfect way to end an amazing feast.
Warm Blueberry Cobbler
What about the view? As mentioned earlier the cruise leaves at 5:30pm when the sun shines down on the mountains before setting behind them. Dining on an Elk Island offers brilliant close up views of the Teton Mountain Range while in nature. After the meal there is time to walk the trail to a lookout on Elk Island and see incredible panoramic views of Jackson Lake and the mountains.
Lookout view from Elk Island
If you are looking for a fun-filled evening with family or friends participate in the Elk Island Dinner Cruise and have the experience of a lifetime.
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Posted by Allen Rhoades on July 5, 2010 at 8:18 pm
The cruise, crew menbers, and the food were incrediable. We will do it again the next time we visit the park. Allen
Posted by Dennis Hart on September 20, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Man I must say this was one of the most memorable experance’s that I have ever had. Last year I took some frends out there and they thought we where going to a resterant on some island but to there surprise, well they loved it. If you havent been there i would say, Its a must.
Posted by Rachel on August 22, 2011 at 1:42 pm
We just got back from this excursion last Friday and it was amazing! Food was the best food we had in Wyoming and the people couldn’t have been friendlier. Make sure you wear bug spray, mosquitos are rampant.