2 Hour Private Emerald Bay Boat Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Lake Tahoe, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
You don't need your own boat to enjoy the wonders of Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe. Sit back on a private boat tour where your captain will point out landmarks such as the Vikingsholm mansion, Fannette Island, and more as you relax. Bottled water and water-sports equipment are included for your convenience.
- Enjoy a peaceful private boat ride on Emerald Bay without crowds
- See panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, cliffs, and more
- Choose from several tour options in the morning and afternoon
- Take stunning photos of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains
What's Included
- Bottled water
- USCG Certified Captain
- Watersports Equipment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- No Pets
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 flag. Important: Arrive AT BOAT 20 minutes prior to scheduled time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Lake Tahoe (California)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Emerald Bay State Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Rubicon Trail
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 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.
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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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Featured review
Tom_R
Great way to see the lake and Emerald bay!! Zach our tour guide was FABULOUS. Would love to come back and do another tour.
Reviews
5.0
based on 10 reviews
Tom_R, Sep 2025
Great way to see the lake and Emerald bay!! Zach our tour guide was FABULOUS. Would love to come back and do another tour.
Frances_C, Aug 2025
This was a stellar trip, definitely a highlight during our vacation! We were able to see Lake Tahoe up close and personal. The Captain was an expert at piloting the boat while explaining what we were seeing!
Pam_H, Aug 2025
Captain Zach gave us a Great Lake experience. Good communication beforehand, showed us beautiful sites, had opportunities to do water activities, provided fun facts about the area. Boat was comfortable and clean. We had a wonderful trip.
Natalie_H, Oct 2024
We were on a sibling trip with our spouses. The boat tour gave us a fun way to check out the lake and some of the interesting sites around the lake. Our guide did a nice job of sharing history and answering our questions. Fun trip and nice guide.
Karen_P, Sep 2024
Adam was a great captain! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Took us to Baldwin beach, Pope beach, and we took a dip in Emerald bay. The water was so clear and not too cold ! We also forgot AirPods on the boat and he was able to get them back to us!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Happy to hear you had a great time with Adam. And glad we can get your AirPods back to you!!
Sony_K, Jun 2024
It was a beautiful day. This tour was perfect to see the emerald bay and the rubicon area. Our caption was very hospitable and very knowledgeable about the area. He was able to answer all my questions about Lake Tahoe.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks so much for joining us and allowing us to show you around Lake Tahoe. Hope to see you again one day!
Mikyung_H, May 2024
Wonderful experience overall. Great guide. We enjoyed his hospitality. Certainly will chart6his boat. Thank you 😊
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per group (up to 6)up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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