Tahoe Things to Do: Boat Cruises

Bleu Wave Cruises is a luxurious way to see Lake Tahoe from the water. From its home base in the Tahoe Keys Marina, the boat fits 47 people and is fully decked out to host a grand wedding or extravagant get-together. Complete with a stocked bar, fireplace, private lounge, stateroom, fly-bridge, gigantic party bow, restrooms and climate-controlled indoor facilities, Bleu Wave Cruises has all needs covered to create a welcoming ambiance. Cruises available include regularly scheduled afternoon and sunset tours of Emerald Bay, which are open to the public, and private charters for sightseeing or weddings.

Lake Tahoe and world-class fishing go hand in hand. If you're ready to catch the biggest fish possible, then a sure bet is organizing a fishing excursion with Mile High Fishing Charters. This is a local company owned and operated by Tahoe natives who know the best fishing spots in Lake Tahoe, and they guarantee their clients an exceptional trip. Their boats are the state-of-the-art KingFisher Offshore 26’ and 30’ with cabins and heads that are set up to give clients a comfortable and fun fishing outing. 

One of the greatest pleasures of Lake Tahoe is experiencing her beauty from the water. If you are looking to rent a safe, reliable boat or enjoy a guided tour of the lake, Sunnyside Marina Water Sports is worth checking out. Stocked with impressive premium Cobalt boats, they have the inventory needed to match a successful and fun day out on the water. If managing your own boat is more responsibility than you want, enjoy a private charter captained by a Coast Guard–certified guide. Or for a more DIY experience, check out their lineup of Jet Ski, paddleboard and kayak offerings. You can also take one of their wake surf lessons – fun!

With Ski Run Marina as home port, Tahoe Cruises offers tours of Lake Tahoe on The Safari Rose, an 80-foot-long luxury yacht of pure exquisiteness. This is an excursion that will bring any Tahoe vacation up to the next level. The yacht offers full services, with six bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a beautiful dining room, a heated salon complete with leather and teak accents, a full bar, a sun deck and a fireplace to set the ambiance right. They offer a Sunset Champagne Adventure as well as a South Shore Sightseeing Cruise. The yacht boasts a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captain and an experienced crew and is available for parties, weddings and events.

You can’t say you’ve taken in everything the area has to offer until you’ve gazed down into that clear blue water to the depths below from atop the surface of one of the most spectacular lakes in the world. And one of the best ways to soak it all in is with a cruise on a private luxury yacht. That’s where Tahoe Yacht Charters comes into the picture. This is the way that allows people to craft a lake cruise just the way they want it. Tahoe Yacht Charters’ Formula 45 luxury yacht is built for elegant enjoyment, with a 12-person capacity, surround-sound Bose speakers and top-line facilities from galley to head. Captain Rurian makes it easy to work with him to reserve a date and to begin to build just the right boating excursion to fit your dreams and desires. He starts by getting an idea of how many passengers will be on the cruise, what date you would like to book the trip, what your particular interests are at Lake Tahoe and whether you have a particular event you are celebrating or activity that you specifically want to do. With this framework in mind, Tahoe Yacht Charters begins a conversation to help develop your once-in-a-lifetime outing.