Emerald Bay Vikingsholm Castle Cruise & Walking Tour
Reach Vikingsholm Castle by boat and skip the long hike
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Boat cruise, castle walking tour
Highlights
Sail aboard a 1950 wooden cruiser to Emerald Bay, then go ashore for a guided walk through Vikingsholm Castle. Hear stories of Lake Tahoe from your captain as you travel.
- Cruise to Emerald Bay aboard the wooden boat Tahoe
- Hear Tahoe history and facts shared by the captain
- Join a Sierra State Parks Foundation guide for an approximately 30-minute castle walk
- Watch for eagles, ospreys, and occasional black bears
What's Included
- Cruise aboard the Tahoe
- Captain narration
- Guided Vikingsholm Castle walking tour
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Castle access currently requires navigating a narrow, steep staircase; mobility challenges may limit participation
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a refund. The cruise may be canceled if fewer than 8 passengers book. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
FAQs
Gratuities for the captain and crew are not required.
Meeting details
Tahoe Keys Marina, 2435 Venice Drive East, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Related locations
Vikingsholm
Admission includedTucked at the end of a steep mile-long trail through pine forest, Vikingsholm rewards every step with one of the most unexpected sights in the Sierra Nevada. The stone and timber castle rises from the western shore of Emerald Bay, its grass-covered roof and carved dragon heads framed by deep blue water and granite peaks. Standing before Vikingsholm, you feel the careful craft that went into every detail, from the hand-painted interior beams to the replicated Viking Age furnishings. Few places in California blend architectural ambition with natural splendor so quietly and completely.