Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Description
Embark on a truly unique Lake Tahoe experience! The Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise takes place on the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe. This one-of-a-kind paddle wheeler will take you on an unforgettable journey through world-famous Emerald Bay. Learn how the bay was formed, hear tales about Fanette Island, and see the amazing Vikingsholm Castle, the prominent stone mansion on its shores. Enjoy the breathtaking views from outside or relax with your climate controlled indoor seating. Lunch and full bar service are available for purchase throughout your adventure. This 2.25-hour scenic daytime cruise offers fabulous photo opportunities, sunshine, and fresh Lake Tahoe air, which has a way of invigorating everyone around.
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Itinerary
To truly experience Lake Tahoe, take a trip aboard the M.S. Dixie II, a paddle-wheel boat that plies the lake’s stunning, cobalt-blue waters.
Fannette is the only island to be found in all of Lake Tahoe. It is located in beautiful Emerald Bay on the west shore of the lake. A sparsely timbered, brush covered upthrust of granite that rises 150 feet above the water, Fannette Island was not always known by that name. During the past 100 years it has been known as Coquette, Fannette, Baranoff, Dead Man's, Hermit's, and Emerald Isle. Fannette was the name that finally stuck.
With its rugged shoreline and blue-green water, Emerald Bay is one of the most photographed places in the world. Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle (800 A.D.), is part of the park. The building is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian
Directly from our mile-long sandy, pine-tree covered shores, there is something for everyone at Zephyr Cove Marina.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Shuttle Service & Parking: Please note parking on site can be busy on weekends and holidays, so we offer guests complimentary shuttle service that picks up and drops off at several area hotels. Please see below for information about individual pickup locations: • Lakeland Village (3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd): Shuttle arrives 80 minutes prior to cruise departure. Meet at the designated bus stop in parking area. Look for sign. • Hotel Azure (3300 Lake Tahoe Blvd): Shuttle arrives 75 minutes prior to cruise departure. Meet at the parking area on Freemont St. • 3 Peaks (9321 Park Ave): Shuttle arrives 65 minutes prior to cruise departure. Meet at the main entrance, adjacent to the lobby. • Station House (901 Park Ave): Shuttle arrives 65 minutes prior to cruise departure. Pick-up on Pine Blvd. Ask front desk for directions. • The Landing (4104 Lakeshore Blvd): Shuttle arrives 60 minutes prior to cruise departure. Meet at the main entrance, adjacent to the lobby. • Harrah's Casino - Lake Tahoe, CA (15 US 50): Shuttle arrives 55 minutes prior to cruise departure. Meet at the rear entrance near the arcade. • Harvey’s Lake Tahoe – Lake Tahoe, CA (18 Hwy 50): Shuttle arrives 55 minutes prior to cruise departure. Meet at the bus loading area nearby the main lobby. • Golden Nugget (50 Hwy 50): Shuttle arrives 45 minutes prior to cruise departure. Meet at the valet entrance at the main lobby.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please plan to arrive at the boat dock to check in 30 minutes prior to your departure
- If using our complimentary shuttle service, please plan additional time for pickup and drop off. Please see Meeting & pickup section for specific times from each location.
Reviews(832)
This is a nice way to cruise the lake. We went on the 11:00 am cruise to Emerald Bay on the Tahoe Paradise. Parking is $12 so if you want to make the most of your trip and your money don’t forget to pack your swimmers and beach towels so you can spend some time on the beach after!!
They switched to a smaller boat which diminished the experience. They did provide free lunch though which was delicious.
Our Emerald Bay cruise was top notch? The boat was extremely comfortable with inside and outside options. We were offered a delicious buffet lunch as well!
You may not get the paddle boat that they advertise. We were very disappointed that we did not get to ride on the Dixie paddle boat.
Bartender super nice. Boat ride relaxing. I would order food early, at least nachos anyway, they were kinda crushed and very little chicken on them. The early ones we saw looked amazing!
Nice trip. Food and beverages onboard. Great narrations about the area. Nice excursion with the family.
Bring your swimsuits and beach gear. I made the mistake of leaving it at home and could have combined a swim with an excellent tour.
Slow boat of heaven and comfort! The history and Tahoe information in between the music was great! Beautiful way to enjoy Lake Tahoe!
If you miss your boat just call and they will let you reschedule. This happened to us and there were no questions asked.
Such a lovely excursion! We loved everything about this day cruise! The views were spectacular and our lunch and cocktails (the bartender was awesome!) were great. We also really enjoyed the narration - highly informative. What a perfect way to see and learn about beautiful Lake Tahoe!
