Lake Tahoe Cruises

From the decks of our spacious paddlewheeler, the M.S. Dixie II, you’ll be mesmerized by the beauty of Tahoe’s crystal blue waters and towering peaks – whether you choose a daytime scenic cruise, or sunset dinner cruise that includes live entertainment and delicious entrées. It’s true – this Lake Tahoe paddle wheeler has fans! The 500-passenger, award-winning M.S. Dixie II is the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe and a local favorite. 

Book the Emerald Bay Sightseeing cruise
Book the Sunset Dinner Cruise

All M.S. Dixie II cruises depart directly from Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina. She is available for daytime cruises, dinner cruises (max. dining capacity 300), and private charters. The M.S. Dixie II is also climate controlled. Join Lake Tahoe Cruises, based in Zephyr Cove, to experience Lake Tahoe from the water.

Lake Tahoe Cruises also operates the Tahoe Paradise Yacht. Experience elegant yachting like no other offered on Lake Tahoe. This luxurious vessel features a window-lined dining room, galley, full bar, and open sundeck. This two-story luxury yacht accommodates groups from 25 to 90, and events from the simplest to the most upscale. A sleek, elegant vessel, she’s guaranteed to impress! Available year-round.

There’ no better place to experience the turquoise waters of South Lake Tahoe than Zephyr Cove Resort. If you are looking for fun activities in the South Lake Tahoe area, we have many activities available on our Tahoe beach. Directly from our sandy, pine-tree covered shores, you can take the flight of a lifetime on a parasailing adventure, test your water skiing and wake-boarding skills behind a speedboat – or just relax and let the gentle breezes and endless sunshine on our mile-long beach encourage you to let your thoughts drift away.

Weddings on the M.S. Dixie II or Tahoe Paradise

Come celebrate the M.S. Dixie’s 30 years on Lake Tahoe.

The M.S. Dixie II, custom-built paddlewheeler built in 1994, was designed specifically to cruise the waters of Lake Tahoe. Learn more about her 30-year history https://bit.ly/3zqpPDE