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(850)
Was quite the enjoyable afternoon even the fellow passengers were very cordial and friendly.
Fun cruise across Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay. The audio guide was informative. The weather was perfect. It's something unique to do while visiting the area.
We were extremely disappointed in our cruise. The paddle wheel, Dixie, was being repaired so we traveled on a small yacht. It seemed crowded and seating was uncomfortable.
2-3 hour cruise on large paddle boat. Comfortable. Food and drinks available. Some narration about the sights.
Very nice trip on the blue waters of Lake Tahoe such a beautiful lake and landscape all around the lake
It a lovely, relaxing cruise in a magical place. It was in the middle of August and the weather was great about 75 degrees, if it was any cooler you might want to pack a sweater. The historical, and geological information was very good and easy to hear.
The boat ride was very enjoyable and relaxing. They shared information along the way that made it more interesting. They had refreshments, which gave you the ability to have lunch or snacks. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody who wants to experience a beautiful boat ride on Lake Tahoe.
Easy check in process, beautiful views, and great information about the lake! The staff was very friendly and it was a beautiful tour.
This was such a breathtaking experience! We went all the way to Emerald Bay, which was green water instead of dark blue water. We learned about how many feet deep the lake is, etc. It was around two hours long. There were multiple bathrooms on board + a bar + a gift shop ! Beautiful views and lots of new information !
Great overall experience. Fun to experience Tahoe via a boat! Loved the paddle experience. Beautiful & breathtaking scenery!
