Lake Tahoe Boat Tours
By: Lake Tahoe Staff
If you’re visiting, you need to make it count by getting up close and personal with the lake and getting out on a Tahoe boat.
Until you are enjoying the water from a Lake Tahoe boat tour, it’s hard to grasp the grandeur of one of the largest alpine lakes, which is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The experience of being on a boat on Lake Tahoe is the best way to see the lake. So grab a camera, bring your sunscreen, and climb aboard one of my favorite Lake Tahoe boat tours this summer.
M.S. Dixie II
Considered one of South Lake Tahoe’s most entertaining and affordable water activities, the Daytime Scenic Cruise on Lake Tahoe has been voted “Best Cruise in Nevada” by Nevada Magazine. This 2.25-hour scenic daytime cruise offers fabulous photo opportunities, sunshine, and fresh Lake Tahoe air, which has a way of invigorating everyone around.
If you’re visiting Lake Tahoe for the first time, you must experience a traditional paddlewheel Lake Tahoe boat tour. The M.S. Dixie II departs daily from Zephyr Cove Resort and holds 500 passengers, making it the largest vessel cruising Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay is the destination, making the out and back around 2 1/4 hours.
Rum Runner Boat Cruise
The Rum Runner is the newest South Lake Tahoe boat tour. The 55-foot yacht is equipped with two decks, one enclosed and the other wide open for great viewing. Be sure to bring your own snacks aboard, while the Beacon Restaurant supplies its famous Rum Runners and other beverages for purchase.
Tahoe Bleu Wave
This yacht has been around the world and is now cruising Lake Tahoe. Measuring 70-feet, the Tahoe Bleu Wave is ideal for large groups (up to 50). It has a fully stocked bar with fireplace, private lounge, stateroom, fly-bridge, spacious party bow, climate controlled indoor facilities, and plenty of space to take in Tahoe’s incredible sunsets.
Spirit of Tahoe
If you’re looking for a terrific day on the lake, Tahoe Cruises is it. Tahoe Cruises offers daily cruises to Emerald Bay and South Shore (seasonal) as well as a fabulous sunset cruise. No matter what your plans include for your vacation or special event, we invite you to share those memorable times cruising the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe aboard our fine yachts.
Tahoe Wine Tasting Cruise
Looking for a Lake Tahoe wine tasting adventure? Experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe during one of our 2-hour, small group, semi-private tours, while tasting Northern California’s great wines, or customize your own booking to celebrate that special moment in your life!
There is a Lake Tahoe Boat Cruise for Everyone
Cruise for dinner or for drinks, cruise for the views, cruise for some history. There’s something to enjoy for first-timers and locals alike, and if you’ve lived here all your life, what are you waiting for? Many locals I’ve talked to have never done a Lake Tahoe boat cruise and have never been on a boat on the lake. It’s not too late; don’t miss the boat. Other cruise options are the Tahoe Blue Wave, Sail Tahoe Blue, and Tahoe Wine Tastings Cruise.
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