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Tahoe Cruises in South Lake Tahoe

4.7 (100) 900 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, United States

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Boat tour agency
Cruise line company
Sightseeing tour agency
Wedding venue

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South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, US

Phone: +1 775-588-1881
Site: http://tahoecruises.com/

Opening hours

Monday:9 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday:9 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday:9 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday:9 AM–5:30 PM
Friday:9 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday:9 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday:9 AM–5:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.7

100 Reviews for Tahoe Cruises 2024:

Review №1

2023-05-19 00:02:08

Defiantly well worth! The bar is well stocked and decently priced with your coupon you get when you board. The staff is friendly and provides a tour and fun facts when going. The bathrooms is actually nice, clean and look remodeled on board. They provide blankets if you get cold. The best part is how close the captain gets you though emerald bay. They even brought the boat up to about 1 foot away from the island!

Review №2

2024-01-29 15:08:43

Wonderful staff, great food on deck and amazing view. Its always fun to be on this cruise.

Review №3

2023-10-18 20:28:45

This was my first time to Tahoe. It offers so many things to do, BUT by far, a must do on each of my returning trips will be this cruise. One of the best moments spent in lake tahoe were on this cruise.The staff really nice and the views the views the views 😍🤩 absolutely beautiful.Thank you for an unforgettable view of Lake Tahoe 🫶

Review №4

2023-07-31 04:23:27

Fun, quick, and easy booze cruise. Staff are kind and knowledgeable, and the Captain was fun to chat with. Emerald Bay was fun to see, as were the Osprey nests. Cocktails are around $15, not sure about beer. Bathrooms are nice and clean.

Review №5

2023-08-15 21:13:12

A truly amazing experience on Lake Tahoe! The champagne sunset cruise had breathtaking views, excellent crew, great narration throughout the tour and comfortable seats and blankets too. I would definitely do it again!

Review №6

2024-04-29 04:05:59

The very best part of our tripThere is so much you can not see or learn without being on this rife. Loved it..the sunset was awesome

Review №7

2023-08-10 01:31:52

Amazing! This trip was absolutely amazing! My family and I took the emerald bay tour while we were in Tahoe. The narration during the trip is very interesting and they do a great job of making it engaging. The drinks made by Mark were very good too! The views you get of Emerald Bay on this tour is breathtaking. I highly recommend taking a tour if you are in Tahoe!!!

Review №8

2022-11-24 15:56:45

We did the 2hr sunset cruise into emerald bay. It was beautiful and a great way to spend an evening! It was slightly chilly, but blankets were provided. There was also a bar with half off drinks and free champagne. Our bartender Joe was great. Some great photo-taking opportunities as well during golden hour.

Review №9

2023-05-31 01:41:28

Great experience to Emerald Bay. Drinks and snacks are reasonably priced. You get coupons for half off your first drink. Ride is 2 hours. Captain is knowledgeable about Lake Tahoe and the history.

Review №10

2023-07-02 02:51:09

As an avid fan of taking boat tours, I would say this is the best one.Ive ridden on the Zephyr Cove Cruise, and if I had to choose between that cruise and this?Its this one. No contest. The boat is smaller but feels nicer, and the captains commentary on Tahoe was excellent. He takes you closer to the island than any other cruise!The bar is on the top deck, where realistically youd want to be all the time, and the crew members are more than happy to chat and are just super friendly. The downstairs area is very comfortable, and there are bathrooms on board (be warned, TINY bathrooms. Smaller than a closet.)They even have blankets to use if you get cold during the short trip around Emerald Bay.As for food, its mostly snackish. Which is all you need, as after you get off the boat, you have loads of great options at the Marina.10/10, I plan to come again!

Review №11

2024-06-08 03:14:28

I would highly recommend this 2 hour cruise on Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay. Everything about this cruise was exceptional, from boarding the ship to commentary. Comfortable and clean ship. Bar upstairs with drinks and snacks. 2 restrooms on board. The crew was helpful and ready to assist in any way. Look for coupon in Lake Tahoe Visitors Map.

Review №12

2023-06-29 12:56:32

The crew was extremely friendly and helpful. They asked if they could take our picture for us and shared helpful information/facts about Lake Tahoe.

Review №13

2021-09-03 03:42:50

We had so much! We really enjoyed the boat ride and the tour guide was very informative. The staff was really friendly they offered to take family pictures of us while we were on the boat super sweet and considerate and they recommended a couple beaches nearby.

Review №14

2023-06-20 17:27:06

Simply amazing. The photos we took on this cruise will be hanging on our walls in our home for years. Breathtaking sunset cruise. Make sure to wear a coat because it gets cold on the water at night.

Review №15

2023-02-05 13:58:20

We took a cruise to emerald bay this last Tuesday and have nothing but great things to say! We were unsure about this company due to others having more reviews but I’m glad we took a chance with them. We went on the 3:30-5:30 cruise! The entire crew was friendly and helpful! We ordered some drinks aside from what was included in the price and also some snacks. It’s not like a dinner menu or anything but things like nachos, pretzels, personal pizzas, things like that. All of which were pretty good and fairly priced. I also noticed they had stacks of freshly washed blankets, im assuming we were able to use them if need be (we didn’t need to but still a nice touch!) I very highly would recommend this company if you’re looking for a lake cruise!

Review №16

2020-09-06 03:19:09

We had the best time on the boat cruise! Captain Clark and the crew were so informative and had the best fun facts about Lake Tahoe! I recommend going on a weekday if possible as our cruise wasn’t super crowded, it almost felt like we had the boat to ourselves! Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Tahoe!

Review №17

2024-06-13 21:00:38

Great boat tour. They had blankets on board and a bar

Review №18

2022-11-13 20:32:57

Best crew and cruise on the lake. Thank you Captain Clark, First Mate Caitlin, and bartender Joe; youre exceptionally great hosts. Sunset champagne cruise was spectacular.

Review №19

2023-06-12 17:14:46

Captain Mike was outstanding!Wealth of information on Lake Tahoe.Very enjoyable time on the Lake.

Review №20

2022-07-31 02:27:38

There are other cruises on lakes and rivers that are cheaper, bigger ship, more drink selections, buffet food facilities etc etc in Great Lakes states, and St. Croix River but this one has good views of Lake Taho. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Review №21

2019-10-13 05:25:24

View was amazing. But I cant imagine there would be more people on the ship. Stephanie didnt work much. she sat by the captain, instead of behind the bar.

Review №22

2024-06-21 23:58:27

AWESOME...BEAUTIFUL....FUN !!!

Review №23

2020-09-14 02:55:14

Beautiful sunset cruise piercing through the calm waters of Lake Tahoe. Perfect ambience to sip on a glass of wine or champagne while you stare at the beautiful nature.

Review №24

2023-10-13 23:55:43

Our family of four (adults) took the Emerald Bay cruise on Oct. 13. The cruise was pleasant, the boat comfortable, Captain Clark an excellent tour guide, and the crew members friendly and efficient. Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay are stunning. The loss of star is for the food. There are zero healthy choices, only cheap, ulltra processed food packaged long ago and far away. This hit us hard because we had looked at the menu for the other boat, which was quite nice, so we were taken off guard.

Review №25

2022-04-28 22:11:32

Price is worth, staff are good, Emerald bay is beautiful. they served beverages, happy with total experience.

Review №26

2023-05-16 15:39:20

I went to sunset cruise and had a great experience. There is still snow on the mountains so I got that pink sunset view which is gorgeous. Came unprepared in shorts, but they are equipped with warm and nice blankets. Very nice crew, touristic information mixed nicely with music and live conversations onboard. The length of the trip is perfect to watch sunset.

Review №27

2023-08-11 04:21:21

Amazing trip!!! Worth the money and Capitan Mike is the best! He knows so much about the history, geology and wild life of the lake, him and his crew made a wonderful enjoyable experience. Keep the good work, my husband and I will be back!!!

Review №28

2023-10-18 05:38:11

Nice people, great cruising (we did the sunset cruise), captain pulled the boat all the way up to the island rocks in Emerald Bay, as much bubbly as you want included, all around a pleasant experience. Tickets are a bit on the pricey side, but everyones trying to get by these days...

Review №29

2023-09-20 18:56:03

Amazing experience! One of the biggest highlights of our trip! The staff on the boat were so nice, helpful, and interactive. Made the experience above and beyond. We couldnt be more happy with how it went!

Review №30

2023-06-26 19:19:01

June 23, 2023 Friday evening around 5 PM my fiancé & I booked a happy hour cruise scheduled to leave a few hours after our wedding the next day. We were so excited to celebrate our wedding day with this cruise. As we bought the tickets we were asked if there was a special occasion. Of course we told her we were getting married! The next day, one hour before the cruise was scheduled to leave, my new husband received a call and was told the cruise was Cancelled. The person was vague on the details as to why the cruise was suddenly cancelled. Also, she tried to claim she called earlier without a response, but after checking our phone we found this wasnt true. We explained to this company it was our wedding day and were very upset about this inconvenience, however, we were not offered any consolation for this ruining our evening plans.

Review №31

2022-10-06 07:00:08

First off, the whole crew was amazing the bartenders (excuse me for misspelling the first name) Millan and Travis the bartenders were absolutely amazing and very accommodating. They gave 100% customer service 100% of the time, also the captain was very experienced and the smoothest ride I have ever been on. Clark the captain was very experienced and well educated about the lake and surrounding area. Absolutely wonderful, would recommend anyone to go on this trip. If youre visiting South Lake Tahoe or if youre on the Nevada side. It is worth the drive and time

Review №32

2023-04-09 04:45:10

Ive taken a cruise on Lake Tahoe but wanted my son to experience it. Despite the cold, it was lovely. He enjoyed it. The Captain and crew were awesome! I plan on enjoying this cruise again but during the summer months!

Review №33

2021-08-03 00:41:11

Educational and beautiful scenery. Very cool vintage all mahogany yacht.

Review №34

2023-08-31 19:25:13

This cruise around the lake was so beautiful and relaxing! They give you a little history and offer some refreshments. Me and my family had a great time!

Review №35

2022-10-23 20:55:36

We had a beautiful experience,the crew was super nice.

Review №36

2023-07-04 06:34:54

Kids and family friendly, we had a peaceful time.

Review №37

2023-06-22 03:47:40

Took the Whittell Castle boat/castle tour with them on Tuesday. F**KING AMAZING. Went to Tahoe with my mom and she had been wanting to do the tour for a while. 2 hour boat ride on Tahoe to the castle, couple hour tour of the house/grounds/THUNDERBIRD boat house and 2 hour lake ride home on a sick (that means good) old woodie boat with 8 other people. Decent little lunch at the castle. The ladies giving the tour were awesome. Like $250 or so per person and it was WELL worth it. Next time we come to Tahoe, we are going to hire them for a trip the the Vikings Holm or whatever its called. This whole situation was awesome and we would love to do it again. Thank you guys. I cant remember the ladies names but to you, thank you for a great time.

Review №38

2018-07-18 20:15:26

Wonderful cruise of Lake Tahoe. Very informative guide. Smaller and more intimate than a lot of the other cruises. We really enjoyed it.

Review №39

2023-07-16 16:26:25

The Sunset cruise to Emerald Bay was wonderful. Mel did a great job! Friendly, fun and helpful!! She made the cruise for us!

Review №40

2023-05-10 03:27:40

We had the best experience - love that they run year round. The entire crew was welcoming and very informative. Absolutely recommend to any Tahoe visitor.

Review №41

2021-07-09 05:27:49

In town for just a day I called Tahoe Cruises from a Google search because they advertised a Sunset Cruise on the Safari Rose. Douglas was very helpful and friendly throughout my call and the reservation process. When I asked for directions and distance from our hotel, mentioning that we had a semi and would be unable to drive there he then offered us a shuttle ride there and back to our hotel...wonderful!!We had a great time and met some lovely people from all over the country. The boat was fun, staff was very friendly, and tour was relaxful and informative about the area.We enjoyed this very much and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Lake Tahoe!! ⛴

Review №42

2021-11-02 04:55:22

Our whole family had a blast on our trip with the best crew in town!Thanks so much for the hot cocoa, and the whole experience. Patrick is one cool guy along with the Captain and the rest of the crew!!Thank you so much for the Lays potato chips that Jonathan the Seagull 🕊️ came down from the sky and ate right out of our hands!! SO COOL!!🅰️➕➕➕

Review №43

2023-03-21 23:56:00

What an amazing cruise. gorgeous views and super friendly staff. shoutout to David for his kindness, expertise, and great recommendations on things to do in the area. would do the tour again! highly recommend it.

Review №44

2023-09-03 15:26:15

Absolutely beautiful cruise! The crew were so friendly and knowledgeable about the sites we visited! Highly recommended!

Review №45

2023-09-12 05:52:05

Parking around here sucks. While there are multiple locations throughout the SLT area, they all have different incentives based on the time of year. I always suggest you shop around to find the best deal that suits your needs.

Review №46

2021-06-29 18:05:26

A great stop for tourists! The boat loaded on time and set sail promptly. The lake is beautiful and information about everything you are seeing is given throughout the trip.Beware that you will also have to pay to park at the marina, which we weren’t aware of upon purchasing our cruise tickets.

Review №47

2020-06-03 18:52:08

Updated... My husband and I were very excited when we heard there was a lunch cruise that would allow us to cruise into Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe. We booked everything on Friday, looking forward to a Sunday departure. On Saturday morning, we were informed the lunch cruise was being canceled and we were being moved to the Sunday sunset cruise, still cruising into Emerald bay. Then on Sunday, we were informed that our cruise was being rerouted to yet another location. When we attempted to cancel and requested a full refund, we were informed that was not possible and we would be provided a one year credit. This is not acceptable! They changed our cruise twice and did not offer a full refund. I understand that they cannot control the weather. However, they can give me a refund when you change the time, type, and location of the cruise that I initially paid for TWICE! I am very disappointed and will not be recommending this service.It should be noted that the response below is unprofessional and worse than if they had simply left it alone. I did a charge back with my credit company because Tahoe Cruises would not provide the refund I deserved and was due. If I could give a negative score at this point, I would.

Review №48

2022-07-28 00:44:49

Awesome staff. Captain Steve was an excellent captain, knowledgable, plans timing for your trip oit very well, very safety conscious too. Had six kids with us and he made sure none felt left out.10/10P.S. Albanese brand gummies are a welcomed snack of his.

Review №49

2022-09-21 03:57:00

Excellent! Great experience!

Review №50

2022-09-20 00:51:10

Great tour and worth the money. We walked the Rubicon Trail the day before and it was nice to see the same from the boat - it was a lot easier too! Really friendly staff - I would recommend

Review №51

2021-06-25 01:35:34

The sunset was amazing, the lake was beautiful and the boat was just the right size

Review №52

2020-06-02 19:17:29

Really impressed by this business. I had booked a tour for 16 people for a Bachelorette Party in June back in February. With COVID, we had to cancel the trip due to weddings plans changing/many of the people coming working in the health field/others not feeling responsible traveling with everything going on. Shelly offered to reimburse us the full amount. I know this is a tough time for many businesses, but want to support her and others like this in the future! Thank you again for your professionalism and support.

Review №53

2023-08-30 17:06:47

Great cruise with very friendly crew and lots of cool facts about Lake Tahoe shared while Em route

Review №54

2018-05-29 01:59:17

Booked a Safari Rose sunset cruise for a (very rare) weekend getaway from work and kids. We got 3 emails confirming our cruise and saying not to be late. Not one confirmation that the complimentary shuttle was going to get us. No call or email from the driver. No contact info for the driver. Just a note that says the driver has our number. 45 minutes of standing curbside at the Hardrock (at the shuttle pick up, 1 hour before departure- as directed). Called every phone number we could find and got some lousy, generic message system where you can push a button for your boat and get nobody. Grabbed an Uber in a last minute panic, not a clue where we are going besides Ski-Run Marina. And the damn Uber driver takes us to the wrong marina (the driver- Doyle said he was buddys with the captain and new exactly where to take us). So on the way, our long lost shuttle driver Bill calls me and explains that another party was 1/2 hour late. So here is the problem Bill, was your phone broken for that 1/2 hour? Did you have so many clients to pick up that you couldnt confirm or report to us? And then amazingly, the office communication was excellent AFTER we missed the boat. The lady very nicely refunded my money but of course nothing was her fault because she never got my messages. And nothing was Bills fault because another party held him up. Well guess what Bill and nice lady... your failure to communicate proved your incompetence, messed up my night with the wife, wasted my time, wasted my money, cost your outfit 2 empty seats, and earned your entire staff some well deserved 1 star reviews. Bravo

Review №55

2021-05-16 21:01:21

Great cruise. Fun captain and crew. Beautiful views.

Review №56

2023-05-28 22:07:22

Beautiful day, helpful, fun crew.

Review №57

2023-09-11 01:23:33

Fantastic experience! Crew was amazing, views were awesome! Highly recommend!

Review №58

2023-08-04 22:55:37

It’s a wonderful place to visit sunset and moon rise in cruise 🚢, check the weather to carry appropriate clothing

Review №59

2023-08-21 03:01:02

Fantastic crew and we had great time on the cruise.

Review №60

2021-07-25 03:32:54

Worth it! Will do again. Service was top notch.

Review №61

2021-07-11 01:50:15

Excellent narrative by our captain during our very smooth 2 hr 40 ft yacht cruise to Emerald Bay around S Lake Tahoe

Review №62

2021-02-09 08:03:16

Calm & relaxing

Review №63

2022-03-13 17:28:40

Wonderful experience! Captain and crew were great! Got to see emerald bay from the water.

Review №64

2022-09-04 00:54:08

Great trip, even though it rained. Food was good. Pickup at local area was great.

Review №65

2022-10-20 02:44:34

Great, we had a alot of funwe did the 4:30 sunset cruises

Review №66

2023-06-03 21:44:40

What a great experience. Views are phenomenal, staff was very friendly and informative

Review №67

2023-08-02 11:33:21

Great ride, beautiful lake, nice people, would do again

Review №68

2021-06-24 05:28:22

A must! It was so amazing and mesmerizing! You wont regret it .emerald bay is beautiful!

Review №69

2021-07-21 14:44:48

Nice sunset cruise. Friendly crew. Got very cold around Emerald Bay.

Review №70

2021-07-27 03:09:20

I wasn’t so sure at first, but ended up loving it. Amazing trip, great info, crew busted their buts.

Review №71

2021-08-19 01:14:43

Great experience. Chamber of Commerce day. Great way to see and learn about the Lake.

Review №72

2022-08-06 23:32:09

Good cruise but a bit overbooked for my comfort.

Review №73

2023-03-13 03:35:10

Beautiful scenery

Review №74

2023-11-04 15:27:08

Great time. Free drinks.

Review №75

2018-03-22 00:56:55

The food wasnt great but the tour was beautiful and the crew was pleasant.

Review №76

2022-07-30 23:53:44

Great staff and explanations for everything around and in Lake Tahoe.

Review №77

2022-04-05 16:47:41

The. Best. Cruise! Seriously, go on this cruise! You won’t be disappointed!

Review №78

2023-06-30 17:04:02

Professional staff for nice informative excursions.

Review №79

2022-09-15 23:59:34

The cruise was amazing! Loved the crew!

Review №80

2023-07-05 04:39:57

Must try Cruze in South Lake Tahoe.

Review №81

2023-11-12 03:20:24

The parking situation detracted from the experience.

Review №82

2023-08-08 03:51:06

Great crew!! Good info!!

Review №83

2021-09-25 20:52:14

Wonderful crew, beautiful view!

Review №84

2021-08-10 01:29:04

Gr8 deals

Review №85

2019-09-05 17:03:30

Great time, great crew!!

Review №86

2023-06-22 01:08:09

Great experience

Review №87

2021-06-18 14:04:13

Best captain in the business.

Review №88

2021-07-14 13:11:53

Reserve ahead

Review №89

2022-08-31 05:34:51

Beautiful

Review №90

2022-06-06 15:17:58

Great

Review №91

2021-10-17 10:47:29

Its beautiful.

Review №92

2022-03-30 17:30:27

Awesome view

Review №93

2022-07-01 11:49:18

Excellent.

Review №94

2024-07-05 06:50:21

Exceeded my expectations. Super up close firework show ! Exceptional warm friendly staff and exceptional captain ! great food great service great views Great price for all that’s included ! Well worth it! Highly recommend!

Review №95

2024-01-05 08:11:25

It was a very pleasant experience to join Tahoe Cruises. The service and services are satisfactory. Get complementary drinks (you can choose free flow coffee/chocolate/champagne😄). Snacks are available but there is a fee. On the trip around Lake Tahoe, the boat captain explained about Lake Tahoe and its surroundings. We were also taken to Emerald Bay and saw Fannette Island. In summer we can swim around here. There is a tea house.

Review №96

2018-10-02 18:29:05

I went to the dock, but since I hadnt made a reservation, I couldnt find out anything about the cruise.It doesnt seem like a typical day cruise.I searched the internet and went to Zephyr Cove Resort and took the MSD Scenic Emerald Cruise.

Review №97

2023-09-15 20:22:13

Nice tour to Emerald Bay. Super nice crew.Thank you for the nice trip.

Review №98

2020-09-08 03:48:02

Spectacular experience. The staff on board is very friendly. Everything is wonderfull. I recommend it 100%

Review №99

2021-07-10 19:07:54

Very.father.they.explain.everything.of.tajo.and.everyone.attentive.and.kind. aboard.and they answer.your.questions.and congratulate.their.birthday.and me..I.celebrate.my.wedding.anniversary.

Review №100

2022-08-22 22:57:35

Beautiful place