Sail into sunset aboard a catamaran with live local music
2 hrs
Up to 49 people
Live music, catamaran cruise
Board the Sierra Cloud for an evening sail across Lake Tahoe. Listen to live local music as you take in the lake from the water.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before a daily cruise. 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 allow extra travel time due to high traffic and limited parking.
Use free street parking on N. Lake Blvd. Do not park in the Gar Woods parking lot unless you are also dining at the restaurant.
If you don’t check in (no-show), you will be charged a penalty equal to the full-length booking.
Public pier at Gar Woods Restaurant, 5000 N. Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
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.
If you haven't seen the area from the water, don't hesitate.
Jade Samulski
July 5, 2026
If you haven't seen the area from the water, don't hesitate.
Jade Samulski
July 5, 2026
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