2 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Lake Tahoe, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Even if you only have a few hours, you can get out on the water at Lake Tahoe. This private tour lets you cruise to landmark sights like Emerald Bay and D.L. Bliss State Park or enjoy watersports. With a US Coast Guard licensed captain to navigate and customize your cruise, you can relax and enjoy your time on the lake.
- Cruise Lake Tahoe with a USCG certified captain
- Private tour customizable to your interests
- Includes bottled water and watersports equipment
- Convenient departure from South Lake Tahoe harbor ;
What's Included
- USCG Certified Captain
- Watersports Equipment
- Gas
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic BeveragesFeel free to bring your own alcoholic beverages if 21 or older
- SnacksBring any food or snacks you would like. We just ask that you don't choose anything that will be TOO messy.
- No Pets
- Captain Fee | Per USCG Law For Groups Over 6 People Only | 100 USD Per Hour Due Upon Arrival
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Boat Tahoe2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
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 “Boat Tahoe” flag. Important: Arrive AT BOAT 20 minutes prior to scheduled time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Lake Tahoe (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 49 reviews
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ilana_d, Aug 2026
We booked the two hour tour and had the best time! It was a gorgeous summer day and our captain was very friendly and knew lots of local history. 10/10 would do it again, but the four hour trip!
Tracy_R, Aug 2026
Booked a charter for just 2 people vs the group of 6. Well worth it. We were concerned we might pay for the boat and still have others join. Were told when we arrived that they do not do that and that was true for us. We had a large pontoon for just the two of us. Captain Chad was awesome. Very knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend Boat Tahoe
Diana_R, Aug 2026
Had a blast Brandon our Captain was great. The views are beautiful and the kids loved rubbing and swimming we did the 2 hour next time will book longer. Highly recommend
Hellen_C, Aug 2026
It’s the best thing to do at Lake Tahoe
The captain explains everything about the lake, it was amazing
Katie_T, Jul 2026
George was a great captain for the day . The trip was fun and the highlight was being able to stop and swim at beautiful Emerald. Being out on the water was pretty special.
Rishi_K, Jul 2026
It was great. Captain tailored the experience for us - we spent a lot longer in the Emerald Bay. Super comfy boat.
Celia_N, Jul 2026
Chad was an excellent captain. We had the best time and even had the chance to extend our time. Kids went tubing and had a blast. Would highly rec booking for your vaca
Samantha_C, Jun 2026
We had an amazing experience with Boat Tahoe and our captain Zach! The boat was beautiful, and Zach did an incredible job showing us around the lake and providing water activity options for us. We will definitely be booking with them again! Highly recommend!
Courtney_K, Oct 2025
Great boat tour! Highly recommend -- absolutely worth the price. Very comfortable. Knowledgable tour guide.
Sonja_B, Jul 2025
Chad was a kind tour guide and we had a fantastic time. He guided us to avoid the rain and he showed us all the historical and beautiful spots! Thanks!!
LaurieB_P, Jul 2025
Zach was amazing. He was fun, so informative and we had a great afternoon!! We would book with them again without hesitation!
Sami_K, Jun 2025
Nice clean brand new boat, highly recommend this tour. Captain was very friendly and accommodating. We loved the overall tour.
Catherine_C, Jun 2025
Amazing experience!! I went with my husband and friends and we had a great time. It was the highlight of our trip. Adam was an incredible captain and made our day very special. 10/10 would recommend and would do this again
Jeff_M, Oct 2024
Zack was a wonderful Tour Captain! He shared a lot about Lake Tahoe that our group had not heard. He made our experience very enjoyable! Thank you Zack!
Ned_K, Sep 2024
Great people. Super fun. A wonderful experience. Total highlight of a beautiful weekend in Tahoe. 20/10 Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
So happy to hear you had such a great time! Thanks for coming and hope to see you again!
Dria_T, Aug 2024
The captain took us to a very pretty spot to take a dip. We really enjoyed it, trip was really worth it
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Glad you enjoyed your trip. Thank you so much for spending some time with us!
Kim_R, Aug 2024
It was a great way to speaks a few hours seeing really interesting parts of the lake and also having a little water sport fun to top it off. Branden was great, really friendly and knew a lot about the scenes we were taking in.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Glad you had a great day on Lake Tahoe with Brandon. Hope to see you again!
Sandy_C, Jul 2024
Great day on the water with our boat captain, Zach. He gave us a nice tour around the various areas of the lake, including Emerald Bay. He shared lots of history about the lake and areas around it. We also got to spend time climbing and jumping from rocks and swimming in the lake.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Happy to hear you had a great time out on the lake with us! Thanks so much for allowing us to be part of your time in Lake Tahoe!
elizabeth_a, Jul 2024
Brandon our captain was great. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He took time to provide history and context about the lake.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Glad you had a great trip! Really appreciate you spending some time out on the lake with us!
Melissa_M, Jul 2024
Lake Tahoe was an absolutely incredible sight to see. Having the boat ride with an amazing captain made it that much better. While sharing intellect about the lake’s interesting history, and taking us to all of the most beautiful spots, our captain truly elevated this experience to something beyond amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks so much for coming out on the lake with us! Glad you had a great experience!!!
Sarah_N, Jun 2024
The boat was comfortable and well maintained. Captain Zach was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of history. The views were stunning! A very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks so much for spending a little time with us out on the lake! Hope to see you again!
Dawn_E, Jun 2024
If you visit Lake Tahoe a boat ride with a guide is a must. Zachary taught us so much about the history of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay. It was an amazing experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
So glad you had such a great experience! Hope to see you again soon!
Steven_S, May 2024
It was a relaxing peaceful ride! Zach is a great & knowledgeable Captain! Thanks for a great ride!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Really appreciate you coming out on the lake with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Heather_D, Sep 2023
Captain Brandon was so awesome! We loved him. He is super cool and very knowledgeable about Lake Tahoe. He took us to the most beautiful spots. Emerald Bay, Rubicon Point, Whiskey Cove, etc. We anchored at DL Bliss which was our favorite. Absolutely beautiful! My daughter braved the cold water and jumped in. We are so glad we had a Brandon as our tour guide/Captain. With his 10 years experience captaining boats , we felt completely safe and in good hands. Safety was definitely a priority. We took some snacks onboard too. We will be booking with them every time we go to Tahoe. Next time we hope to tube when it’s not so cold. Thank you for the best adventure and memories - Duff family
JaclynM_T, Jul 2023
Highlights for us were getting to go “tubing” with our three year old and seeing a birds nest. We all loved it but our little one just had the best time of this vacation. Thanks to Brandon for a great afternoon.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
So fun to hear you had such a great day! Appreciate you coming out!
Karla_L, Jul 2023
Zack, not sure if that’s the correct spelling, but I can tell you he did an amazing job as our captain. He had fun facts about the area and was extremely patient with the my girls (who can talk up a storm).
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thanks so much for coming out! Had a great time with the family and really like the polaroid your daughter gave me!
Linda_S, Sep 2022
We loved the up close and personal views and tour of the lake. We went during the smoke from the Mosquito Fire . Zack was great.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks so much for coming out with us! Glad you had a great time despite some smoke from a local fire at the time of your charter!
Peter_H, Jul 2022
Zack was the man! Started out the gate early, and cruised the South part of the Lake. His playlist was 🔥🔥, I definitely recommend Viator and charter, who managed to find this gem for me at a short notice. Best 2hrs ever. Thanks guys! We’ll be back to do it all over again.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Had a great time out on the lake with you all! Thanks for coming out & hope you enjoyed the concert after!
Akashdeep_S, Jul 2022
Great experience, the captain was pretty laid back yet engaging enough. Very friendly and took us to some nice spots. Knowledgeable and enjoys his work which makes the experience even better!
Very good communication!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thanks so much for the kind feedback! Really appreciate you joining us and glad we were able to be part of your Tahoe vacation! Hope to see you again if you're ever back in Tahoe!
Ana_R, Jun 2022
Awesome! Totally worth it! The captain Cap was super entertaining. Great experience! I recommend this excursion!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Happy to hear you had such a great time! Really appreciate you coming out on the lake with us!
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