Cruise Lake Tahoe on a 55-foot catamaran with lakewide views
2 hours
Up to 49 people
Sail Lake Tahoe aboard the 55-foot Sierra Cloud on a 2-hour catamaran cruise along quiet shoreline. Stretch out on the nets or relax in cushioned deck seating as you take in panoramic views.
Arrive 20 minutes early to allow for limited parking and check-in. An electronic waiver is required before boarding.
Full refund with at least 48 hours notice for daily cruises and 14 days notice for private charters. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Arrive 20 minutes before your reservation time and plan extra travel time due to high traffic and limited parking.
Yes. Sign the electronic waiver before you arrive and share it with other guests in your reservation to speed up check-in.
Use free street parking on N. Lake Blvd. Do not park in the Gar Woods parking lot unless you are dining at the restaurant.
Sailing out of Carnelian Bay
Sailing on Lake Tahoe aboard the Sierra Cloud catamaran is one of those experiences that seems to stick with people long after they leave. Captain Funk and his crew consistently earn praise for being genuinely warm and attentive, creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere with great music, cold drinks, and snack boards that make the two-hour cruise feel like a celebration. The open catamaran design is a real draw too, giving everyone unobstructed 360-degree views of the stunning scenery rather than jostling for a spot at the railing. One thing worth knowing before you book: the cruise route stays mostly on the northern portion of the lake rather than hugging the shoreline, so if seeing specific landmarks or coastal scenery is important to you, it's worth calling ahead to set expectations. There have also been isolated complaints about communication following weather cancellations, so if you're booking around a special occasion, it may be worth confirming the cancellation policy directly. That said, the overwhelming majority of guests leave raving, and many come back season after season.
We really enjoyed this experience (our first)--the staff was wonderful, the views of course stunning, and the catamaran is pretty awesome, too. I'm bringing new guests out on it next week!
Niki Wilson
September 6, 2025
We really enjoyed this experience (our first)--the staff was wonderful, the views of course stunning, and the catamaran is pretty awesome, too. I'm bringing new guests out on it next week!
Niki Wilson
September 6, 2025