Private Captained 27' Pontoon Charter on Lake Tahoe
Shape your Lake Tahoe day around the shoreline stops you want to see
Duration
5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 13 people
Includes
Water, cooler, sound system
Highlights
Cruise Lake Tahoe aboard a 27-foot pontoon boat and tailor the route to your group. Take in shoreline landmarks, play your own music, and enjoy time on the water.
- Explore Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm Castle, Fannette Island, and D. L. Bliss State Park
- Customize your itinerary when time and weather permit
- Bring your own food and drinks
- Play music from your phone or let the captain DJ
- Swim during your charter if you choose
What's Included
- Drinking water
- Onboard cooler or refrigerator
Important details
- Arrive at the marina at least 30 minutes before departure and be at the boat 20 minutes before
- Allow extra time for parking on weekends and holidays; late arrivals reduce your time on the water
- Main charterer must be age 21 or older for groups of 1–6
- Count every person, regardless of age, as a passenger
- Leave glass, red wine, overly messy foods, and pets behind
- Groups of 7–13 operate as Bareboat Charters, with the boat rented separately from a captain or operator
- If using an independent captain from the referral list, captain services and fuel cost $100 per hour, paid directly to the captain on arrival and not included in the listed price
- Self-operation requires a U.S. Coast Guard Masters license, 100 days of Lake Tahoe experience, and insurance covering the boat and marina
- Expect captain gratuity to be separate from the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel more than 10 days before your booking. Cancellations within 10 days and no-shows are nonrefundable. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels, including weather cancellations they determine.
Product ID: 6DKQUU
FAQs
Yes. If you book for 7 or more passengers, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations require a bareboat charter and you pay the captain separately in addition to your prepaid charter fee. An additional $100 per hour is due on arrival and paid directly to your captain. Group size is based on the number of passengers at the time of booking (each guest counts, regardless of age).
Yes—each guest counts as a passenger, no matter the age. Life jackets are available for all ages and sizes, and guests under 13 are required by law to wear one at all times.
No. Use the restroom at the marina near the parking lot before you board. If needed, you can stop along the way.
Meeting details
Boat Tahoe, 2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
