Private Lake Tahoe Boat Charter to Emerald Bay
Private Lake Tahoe cruising tailored to your group
Duration
4 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 13 people
Includes
Captain, fuel, water
Highlights
Explore Lake Tahoe on a private charter, with an itinerary that can be tailored to available time and weather. Cruise past shoreline landmarks, swim when conditions allow, and bring your own food and drinks.
- Explore Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm Castle, Fannette Island and D. L. Bliss State Park
- Customize your route when time and weather permit
- Bring food and drinks, plus swimwear and towels if you plan to swim
- Connect your phone for music or let the captain handle the playlist
- Pack sunscreen, sunglasses and a jacket or sweatshirt for lake conditions
- Leave glass, red wine, overly messy foods and pets behind
What's Included
- Water
- Cooler or refrigerator
- Fuel and captain services for groups of 1–6
Important details
- Arrive at the boat 20 minutes before departure; allow extra parking time on weekends and holidays
- The main charterer must be 21 or older
- Count every passenger, regardless of age, toward your group total
- Groups of 7–13 are bareboat charters and require a captain or qualified self-operation
- Self-operation requires a USCG Masters license, 100 days of Lake Tahoe experience, and insurance covering the boat and marina
- If using a captain from the optional captain list, captain and fuel cost $100 per hour and are settled directly with the captain on arrival, not included in the listed price
- Captain gratuity is not included in the listed price
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 13 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations made more than 10 days before booking. No refund within 10 days or for no-shows. Holiday bookings are nonrefundable one month before Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July week or fireworks, and Labor Day weekend. Full refund if the operator cancels, including for weather.
Product ID: 9WDRHG
FAQs
Yes. If you book for 7 or more passengers, United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations require a Bareboat Charter and you must pay the captain and fuel separately in addition to your prepaid charter fee. An additional $100 per hour is due on 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.
Arrive at the marina at least 30 minutes before your charter (longer on weekends and holidays), and arrive at the boat 15 minutes prior. If you arrive late, your time on the lake will be shortened.
Yes. Bring your own food and drinks; water is provided. You can store items in the onboard cooler or small refrigerator (an ice pack is included, but ice is not provided).
Meeting details
Tahoe Keys Marina, 2435 Venice Dr E
