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2 Hour Private Sunset Boat Charter With Captain

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Lake Tahoe, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get the most out of your time while cruising the lake with this Lake Tahoe Private Sunset Boat Cruise that’ll cater to your interests. See Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm, Rubicon Bay, and other highlights, or choose to do watersports like tubing, water skiing, or wakeboarding. This private experience all takes place during one the most beautiful times of day—at sunset.
  • Cruise along Lake Tahoe and take in views at sunset
  • A private boat cruise can be catered to your interests
  • Soda is provided for you during your private Lake Tahoe cruise
  • An easy-to-find meeting spot in South Lake Tahoe makes for a simple start

What's Included

  • USCG Certified Captain
  • Watersports Equipment
  • Gas
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Feel free to bring your own alcoholic beverages if 21 or older
  • Snacks
    Bring 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 Tahoe
    2435 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome Experience

Susan_W, Jul 2025
The lake tour was an awesome experience. Our captain was great! He was fun and knowledgeable. Great time!

Excellent Experience

Joseph_T, Sep 2024
Excellent experience! We had such a fun evening on the lake celebrating a beautiful bride. The views were spectacular.

Breathtaking Views

Richard_G, Sep 2024
It was my wife's 60th birthday and I wanted to get her something really special. Viator had this 2 Hour Private Sunset Boat Charter. It wasn't too expensive and the boat/Captain was all ours for two hours. He took us around the Lake and showed us special areas. Then he took us to an area where we could see the last splinters of sunshine glimmer away (see photo). It was amazing!

Wonderful

Heather_D, Sep 2024
Zach was great :) Very informative and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested. Thank you

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks so much for coming out on the lake with us! Glad you had a great experience!

Wonderful experience, highly recommend!

Nikki_K, Aug 2024
We definitely recommend this charter! It was absolutely beautiful cruising on Lake Tahoe and seeing the sunset. The pictures don't do it justice. So peaceful! A new vantage point to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe. Zack was friendly and engaging. He gave us some interesting facts about Lake Tahoe and pointed out some beaches and hikes that we need to try out. The whole family enjoyed it and it was the highlight of our annual trip to Lake Tahoe.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

So happy to hear it was a highlight of your trip! Thanks so much for coming and hope to see you again soon!

First Lake Tahoe visit

Houssam_A, Jul 2024
Excellent experience Fun and captain Brandon is very friendly Enjoyed every single moment. Some of us got to swim as well

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Glad you had a great time on the lake with Brandon! Thanks so much for coming!

Great trip. Thoughtful...

Natalie_F, Jul 2024
Great trip. Thoughtful and kind captain who showed us great sights around the lake and made sure the kids had fun exploring fun rock climbing opportunities, tubing, and swimming.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks so much for coming out!! Glad you had a great time out on the lake with us!

Definitely spend the money for a boat ride at Lake Tahoe

Colleen_A, Jul 2024
Great trip! Zach was friendly and informative and met our needs. Definitely one of the highlights of our vacation. Went with my husband, 21-year-old and 13-year-old. Saw the sites and rode the Mabel.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

So happy this was one of the highlights of your trip! Thanks so much for coming out with us!

Fantastic Boat Tahoe Ride

Rebecca_D, Jun 2023
The boat ride was an amazing highlight of our trip to Lake Tahoe. Captain Brandon motored us to Emerald Bay with upclose views of the Tea House Island and the Knight’s mansion. A stunning sunset ride. He shared history of people at the lake, and provided extra blankets for the somewhat chilly evening ride. Excellent service, memorable evening, and a decent price with Boat Tahoe.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Glad you had a great time out on the lake with Brandon! Thanks so much for joining us!

We loved seeing Emerald...

Payal_S, Oct 2022
We loved seeing Emerald Bay and cruising around the lake. The sunset and the music playing on the boat was awesome!

Awesome trip and captain

himani_s, Jul 2022
The trip was awesome. The captain gave extra effort to align with our requirements and since we’re from India, even came prepared with Bollywood. It really was amazing.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks so much for coming out! Glad you had a great time out on the lake with us!

This boat ride was...

Margaret_C, Jun 2022
This boat ride was absolutely phenominal! The sights were majestic our captain, Bryant was fabulous!!! We definitely plan to do this again!!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks so much for joining us out on the lake! Glad you had such a great trip! Hope to see you again soon!

Amazing and lovely

Laci_M, Jun 2022
Absolutely wonderful experience. Zach was so friendly and knowledgeable about the Lake. Such a better experience then paying 120 a person for one of the bigger boat tours. Highly recommend to anyone. It was lovely :)

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks again for coming out! Glad you had a lovely time!

Captain chad was amazing...

Alicia_A, Jun 2022
Captain chad was amazing we were entertained the entire time with 3 young ones. We all had a good time as a family.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Great to hear you and your family had a great time! We really appreciate you joining us for the sunset cruise!

A night to remember!

Dr_L, May 2022
Bryant was an amazing captain and the boat was beautiful. We were able to see about 7 different sunsets! Worth every penny!

Response from Host, May 2022

So happy you had a great evening! Thanks for choosing us for your Lake Tahoe boat charter!!!

Excelente viaje

Victor_S, Aug 2024
Todo estuvo increíble ami familia les encantó visitar la isla y ver la caída del sol Y conductor fui muy amable y fue una excelente experiencia

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks for spending some time with us out on Lake Tahoe!!!

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