YUMA WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Sunset Sips on the Colorado: Yuma’s One‑Hour Happy Hour Float
A relaxed, family‑friendly one‑hour float on the Colorado River from the Ocean-to-Ocean bridge back to West Wetlands Park — this guide explains what to bring, where to meet, and how the trip runs.
Sunset Sips on the Colorado: Yuma’s One‑Hour Happy Hour Float.
The Happy Hour Float on the Colorado River in Yuma is a slow, scenic drift designed for total relaxation as the day cools. Operated by Colorado River Rafting LLC, the trip follows a downstream route that ends at West Wetlands Park and is presented as a family‑friendly, no‑whitewater experience that nearly anyone can do; the outing typically lasts about one hour.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sunset Drift
The float is timed for the cooling late afternoon — come as the sun goes down, bring drinks and ice, and let the river carry you for a relaxed hour as the light softens.
Ocean‑to‑Ocean Bridge to West Wetlands
The advertised journey takes you from the Ocean‑to‑Ocean bridge downstream back to West Wetlands Park; when river levels are higher the operator may launch from Levy Road roughly another mile upriver.
Bring Drinks, Phone, and ID
Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite beverages and ice; one cellular phone must accompany each group to communicate with the operator, and one form of identification is left at check‑in. An extra cooler tube (to carry food and drinks) is available for rent for $20 plus tax.
What the day feels like
What the Float Feels Like
Expect a slow, social drift rather than technical paddling: guests check in at West Wetlands Park, are shuttled upriver, then drift back down through calm, wide river water with no white caps or drops — an easy, scenic hour that emphasizes unwinding and enjoying the riverbank views.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this float suits — and when you might need to plan around operator requirements.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your favorite drinks and ice; one cellular phone must be taken to communicate with Colorado River Rafting, LLC once the group reaches the first bridge (to notify the company you are one mile from the exit). One form of identification is required at check‑in.
An extra tube that holds a 64‑quart cooler (or smaller) can be rented to carry food and beverages for $20 plus tax; guests must provide their own cooler — the operator does not supply coolers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Happy Hour Float?
The float lasts about one hour; operators run departures every hour during the stated afternoon window.
When do the Happy Hour Floats run?
Happy Hour floats run between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM in the afternoons; departures operate on the hour.
Do I need a reservation?
Monday through Friday is by reservation only, and reservations on those days require a minimum of four people; seating is limited.
Is there an age limit?
There is no age limit — the operator states the Colorado River section used is a wide, lazy river with no white caps or drops and that 'anybody can do it.'
What about returning tubes?
Tubes are due in no later than 6:00 PM; if returned after 6:00 PM you will be charged for another float.
Can I bring food and drinks?
Yes — guests are invited to bring beverages and ice; an extra cooler‑capable tube can be rented for $20 plus tax to carry a 64‑quart cooler or smaller, but you must supply your own cooler.