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Family Get Together in Tahoe
We had an absolutely fabulous time and our boat operator / tour guide (Troy) was fantastic. Anchored down in Emerald Bay and allowed us to swim on a beautiful day.
Emerald Bay Private Sightseeing Boat Tours
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $685 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 29 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Our meeting area is located at the north corner of the marina parking lot, just before the entrance to the Rubicon dock. Please look for the "Tahoe Lake Tours Meeting Area" sign and wait there. Captain Troy will meet you at that location.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Our Private Emerald Bay Cruises are 2-hours, departing either in the morning or afternoon. Explore Lake Tahoe’s picturesque west shoreline and experience the pristine waters of Emerald Bay and Rubicon Bay. See Lake Tahoe’s most breathtaking views including Fannett Island, Eagle Falls, Rubicon Point and Rubicon Bay. We can pull up and anchor at one of Lake Tahoe’s pristine coves or beaches for a picnic or a swim in the Caribbean colored water. We depart from the Tahoe Keys Marina and take guests along the beautiful west shore into Emerald Bay to view Lake Tahoe’s hidden castle the Vikingsholm, Eagle Falls and the Tea House on Fannette Island. Then, we cruise up the west shore through the Caribbean waters or Rubicon Bay and then back across the lake to the Marina. We provide a cooler with bottled water and sodas. Guests are welcome to bring snacks, packed lunches and beverages of their choice. Alcohol is allowed.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore Lake Tahoe’s picturesque west shoreline and experience the pristine waters of Emerald Bay and Rubicon Bay. See Lake Tahoe’s most breathtaking views including Fannett Island, Eagle Falls and Rubicon Point. We depart from the Tahoe Keys Marina and take guests along the beautiful west shore into Emerald Bay to view Lake Tahoe’s hidden castle the Vikingsholm and Fannette Island. Then, we cruise through the Caribbean waters of Rubicon Bay. From there we continue back across the lake to the Marina.
Lake Tahoe’s hidden castle the Vikingsholm. Fannette Island and Tea House in Emerald Bay.
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Highlights
Guests can bring an ice cooler with beverages and snacks
Bluetooth surround sound stereo
Bottled water and soda with an ice cooler on board
Coast Guard Licensed Captain-Guide
Free parking at the marina
Restroom on board
What's included
Included
Guests can bring an ice cooler with beverages and snacks
Bluetooth surround sound stereo
Bottled water and soda with an ice cooler on board
Coast Guard Licensed Captain-Guide
Free parking at the marina
Restroom on board
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
5.0
29 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
How long does Emerald Bay Private Sightseeing Boat Tours take?
Emerald Bay Private Sightseeing Boat Tours lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Emerald Bay Private Sightseeing Boat Tours cost?
Prices start at $685 per person for this Lake Tahoe experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Emerald Bay Private Sightseeing Boat Tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our meeting area is located at the north corner of the marina parking lot, just before the entrance to the Rubicon dock. Please look for the "Tahoe Lake Tours Meeting Area" sign and wait there. Captain Troy will meet you at that location.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Emerald Bay Private Sightseeing Boat Tours offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(29)
A
Lovely Experience
Captain Troy was amazing. He was a wealth of knowledge and navigated us expertly. He was also accommodating with our time slot when I accidentally booked the wrong date. Thank you, Captain Troy! We loved it.
E
Wonderful experience!
My family and I really enjoyed the boat ride experience. The captain gave us a great tour and the ride was very smooth it eased out our fears. Would recommend this experience to friends.
L
Must do in Lake Tahoe
Captain Troy was the best and made the experience for us perfect from start to finish! Enjoyed every moment.
K
Book the boat!
We had a great time! The Lake is gorgeous! Our driver/Captain was responsive, friendly, knowledgeable.
J
Fun, relaxing boat tour
This was a great tour, relaxing, informative, beautiful & laid back. There were 6 of us and we all agreed that Captain Troy was great!
B
Emerald Bay Cruise
Captain Troy was top notch during this Emerald Bay Cruise! He was very personable, accommodating and made this excursion our favorite part of our Lake Tahoe trip. He gave us history about the lake, as well as stopping and taking family photos. I would highly recommend booking with him if you are considering a Lake Tahoe cruise.
P
Great trip, beautiful boat, awesome Captain
Captain Troy was great! He was very knowledgeable about the history and took us on a beautiful ride to Emerald cove where we got in the water and took a swim break. The water was very clear you could see your feet! We had a great time! The boat is very nice and well maintained. Thanks Troy for making our day special!
R
Troy was great and we had...
Troy was great and we had a great tour on the lake. Beautiful day! I took my Mom for her 80th birthday.
K
Perfect day!!!
Awesome time on the lake swimming and sightseeing with Captain Troy! We loved every minute on the boat!
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