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4 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Lake Tahoe, USA
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Get out on the water and enjoy Lake Tahoe your way with a private boat charter. Cruise around and visit Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, Vikingsholm, D.L. Bliss State Park, and more, or spend your time water skiing, wakeboarding, or tubing. With a US Coast Guard licensed captain to navigate and customize your private tour, you can relax and enjoy your day on the lake.
  • Cruise Lake Tahoe with a USCG certified captain
  • Private charter customized to your interests
  • Includes bottled water and watersports equipment
  • Convenient departure from South Lake Tahoe, CA

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 and 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.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best day in Tahoe!

Samantha_S, Sep 2025
This was an amazing experience! Zack was our tour guide and he was great from the start. Very knowledgeable about the area and took us to all the best spots. Took top notch group photos for us, let us play our own music, provided a cooler and a tube. Highly recommend this experience with this company!

Great afternoon boat trip...

Brian_S, Aug 2025
Great afternoon boat trip with Zach! We did a mixture of sight seeing and tubing for the kids. Zach was very friendly, professional and made our afternoon a highlight of our trip to Lake Tahoe!!

Great Lake Day

John_G, Jun 2025
Our Captain was great and made the day on the lake very enjoyable. Zac knew the lake and was good with the kids and tubing. It was a great trip and highly recommend them.

Lake Tahoe Treat

Michelle_K, Jun 2025
Zach was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable about the lake and did a wonderful job as the captain. We would highly recommend this

Great afternoon. Captain...

Terri_N, Aug 2024
Great afternoon. Captain was friendly and knowledgeable. Kids had a great time with the water toys. Great experience on Lake Tahoe.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Glad you and the kids had a great time! Really appreciate you coming out with us!

Wow what an experience!!!...

Thomas_B, Jul 2024
Wow what an experience!!! Chad was our captain and he did such a wonderful job. We really felt like a friend was taking us out. He shared great information about the area and the wild life. He was extremely accommodating and made the day super memorable for the whole family!! Truly recommend this tour!!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Awesome to hear! Glad you had fun with Chad. Really appreciate you joining us!

Great Day on The Lake

Jonathan_W, Aug 2022
We had a great day on the water with “Cap.” We were able to see a lot of the lake and had a great time tubing. It was perfect!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks so much for joining us on your recent trip to Lake Tahoe! Glad you had a great time out on the lake!

Family time on the Lake

Amy_M, Jul 2022
Great family experience. Boat was very nice and the captain was fantastic! I highly recommend Boat Tahoe!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Appreciate the nice feedback! Glad you had fun out on the lake with your family!

So much Funn!!

Wednesday_H, Jul 2022
Had a blast on Fourth of July! So much fun on the boat. Got to see coves and beaches have never seen before. Excellent boat captain. Very responsible and fun.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks so much for spending the 4th with us! Glad you have a fun day!!!

Girlfriend fun day

Karen_F, Jun 2022
This tour is worth the $$ if you enjoy being on the water. Cap was a great Captain, he was very informative and gave us many options. The scenery and views are stunning and breathtaking.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Glad you and your girlfriends had a great day with Cap! Thanks for letting us show you Lake Tahoe!

From $999.00

per group (up to 6)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 28 days in advance.

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