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    3-Hour Private Lake Tahoe Pontoon Charter

    Cruise Lake Tahoe on a private pontoon with a flexible route

    5.0 stars• 305 reviews

    Duration

    3 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 13 people

    Includes

    Water, cooler, sound system

    Highlights

    Explore Lake Tahoe aboard a private 27-foot pontoon boat. Cruise toward scenic bays, islands, and shoreline landmarks as time and weather allow.

    • Discover Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm Castle, Fannette Island, and D. L. Bliss State Park
    • Customize your route when time and weather permit
    • Bring your own food and drinks for the ride
    • Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera, and a jacket or sweatshirt
    • Play music from your phone or let the captain DJ

    What's Included

    • Water
    • Cooler or refrigerator

    Important details

    • Main charterer must be 21 or older; every person counts as a passenger regardless of age
    • Arrive at the marina at least 30 minutes before departure and at the boat 20 minutes before departure; late arrival shortens time on the lake
    • Allow extra parking time on weekends and holidays
    • Groups of 7–13 operate as bareboat charters
    • For groups of 7–13 using a referred captain, captain services and fuel are not included in the listed price and cost $100 per hour, paid directly to the captain upon arrival
    • Operating the vessel yourself requires a USCG Masters license, 100 days of Lake Tahoe experience, and insurance covering the boat and marina
    • Captain gratuity is not included in the listed price
    • Leave glass, red wine, overly messy foods, and pets ashore

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund for cancellations more than 10 days before departure. No refund within 10 days or for no-shows. Labor Day Weekend bookings are nonrefundable within one month. Full refund if the operator cancels, including for weather.

    Product ID: PJ3JQG

    FAQs

    Yes. If you book for 7 or more passengers, your charter is treated as a Bareboat Charter and you pay the captain and fuel separately in addition to your prepaid charter fee. An additional $100 per hour is due upon arrival and paid directly to your captain (cash, Venmo, or Zelle). Group size is based on the number of passengers at the time of booking, and each guest counts as a passenger regardless of age.

    No. Use the marina restroom near the parking lot before boarding. Your captain can stop along the way if needed.

    Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera/phone, and a jacket or sweatshirt (it can get chilly). If you plan to swim, bring a swimsuit and towel (towels aren’t provided). You may bring your own food and drinks. Do not bring glass, red wine, pets/animals, or messy foods.

    Meeting details

    Boat Tahoe, 2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

    Experience provided by Boat Tahoe

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    We did the tour with Captain Brandon and he was very nice and accommodating. We went around emerald bay and had a great time. My only complaint is that it felt too short. I felt like we didn’t get to swim as much as I would’ve liked because it was time to head back, but he mentioned we can ask about extending the time next time. I think 3 hrs would be better than 2 if you really want to spend time on the water. I would def do this tour again just extend the time.

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    Daysi Muralles

    August 28, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We did the tour with Captain Brandon and he was very nice and accommodating. We went around emerald bay and had a great time. My only complaint is that it felt too short. I felt like we didn’t get to swim as much as I would’ve liked because it was time to head back, but he mentioned we can ask about extending the time next time. I think 3 hrs would be better than 2 if you really want to spend time on the water. I would def do this tour again just extend the time.

    Photo of Daysi Muralles

    Daysi Muralles

    August 28, 2026

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