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2 Hour Private Emerald Bay Boat Tour

5.011 reviewsEmerald Bay State Park

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Enjoy a private 2 hour boat tour of Emerald Bay on breathtaking Lake Tahoe. As you cruise through Emerald Bay and its crystal-clear waters, your eyes are drawn to the majestic Vikingsholm, a stunning Scandinavian-inspired mansion nestled on the shores of the bay. The tour continues, revealing the charming Fannette Island, adorned with a picturesque stone tea house that adds a touch of mystique to the surrounding mountains. As you round the bay, the boat brings you closer to Rubicon Point, where you witness panoramic vistas of the Sierra Nevada mountains, lakeside cliffs and crystal clear water!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Watersports Equipment
  • USCG Certified Captain
  • Gas

What's not

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • No Pets
  • Captain Fee | Per USCG Law For Groups Over 6 People Only | 100 USD Per Hour Due Upon Arrival

Itinerary

  1. Enjoy multiple amazing views and crystal clear waters while on Lake Tahoe!

    30 min

  2. Cruise through Emerald Bay while seeing Vikingsholm from the water, Fannette Island and learning about the history of Emerald Bay!

    45 min

  3. See the beautiful rocky cliffs and crystal clear waters of Rubicon Point!

    45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Meet your boat captain RIGHT AT THE BOAT. Once parked look for large flagpole, go to right corner of parking lot near flagpole & right of boat ramp, proceed past white shack down the Rubicon Dock. Look for a blue flag. Important: Arrive AT BOAT 20 minutes prior to scheduled time.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Boat Tahoe
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please Read - Additional Cost For Groups Of 7+ Passengers: Per US Coast Guard regulation, for groups of 7 or more passengers, the cost of the captain cannot be included in the charter fee and is not included in the amount paid at the time of booking. An additional 100 USD per hour is due upon arrival and must be paid directly to the captain via cash, Venmo or Zelle. This is only for groups of 7 or more passengers. For groups of 6 or less all costs are included at the time of booking.

How it compares in Lake Tahoe

  • Its from-price is 276% above the median of the 169 experiences we list in Lake Tahoe.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 61 of 169.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is a deep alpine lake on the California-Nevada border, ringed by Sierra Nevada peaks, with beaches, ski resorts and pine forest.

Lake Tahoe lies high in the Sierra Nevada, straddling the California-Nevada line at about 1,900 metres. It is about thirty-five kilometres long and more than 500 metres deep, among the deepest lakes in North America, and its water is exceptionally clear and blue. Emerald Bay, on the south-west shore, has a tiny island and Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian-style mansion. Sand Harbor, on the Nevada side, has boulders and sandy beaches.

Top-ranked sights in Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay State Park, Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe.

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