After a frustrating experience with another boat rental company that took our credit card…read moreinformation, promised a confirmation email, and then completely ghosted us, we were so relieved to find North Tahoe Watersports. We rented the pontoon boat with the slide, and it was the highlight of our day! The customer service was excellent from start to finish. While the gentleman at check-in wasn't the friendliest, everyone else more than made up for it. The team that helped us get on and off the dock was fantastic--friendly, helpful, and efficient. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely rent from North Tahoe Boat Rentals again. Highly recommend!

had an amazing time renting the pontoon for my friend's bachelorette. Brian was an amazing Captain…read moreand knew so much about the lake. he also accommodated our group by picking us up at a private dock. Boat was clean and felt super safe! Would definitely recommend!!!

We rented a boat from Rafid for back to back days this summer and it was a great experience. He…read morewas polite and timely and did a thorough safety walkthrough of the boat before loading it in the water for us. The boat itself was clean and had all the toys (wakeboard, skis, tubes, etc) we needed for a fun day on the water with our kids. When we were done at the end of the day, he met us at the marina and took care of loading the boat on the trailer and putting it away. Overall it was a very smooth process and we would not hesitate to use him again for our Tahoe boat rentals.

Went out today with 7 of my friends for a 4-hour boat ride and honestly it was one of the best…read moreexperiences we've had all summer. The vibes were perfect from the start--beautiful weather, great music, and so much fun on the water. Rafid was amazing. Super chill but also really thorough with the instructions and safety stuff, which made us all feel comfortable. He didn't kill the vibe at all--in fact, he made it better. He never put a limit on the fun and let us really enjoy ourselves the whole time. If you're looking for a boat day with friends, this is 100% the move. Can't recommend it enough!

A week in Tahoe with the grandkids and after hiking, mini golf, and time in the pool, it was time…read moreto tour the lake. Looked to Yelp to help me find a tour that worked for us and happy to find Tahoe Lake Tours! Booking online was easy enough. Looking on Wednesday for a Friday morning time slot and there it was: 9:30-1:30 was perfect. The web site states exactly what will happen during the 4 hours and offers a phone number to call for questions. Parking and check in were easy and Captain Dan was ready for us. The boat was clean and well stocked with life jackets that fit for both adults and children (ages 8,6,4) as well as water bottles. Before leaving the dock we were offered water for a cooler which we didn't need but the offer was appreciated. Our 4 hours: 1. Safety information 2. Review of our preferences for the tour 3. Lots of history of the area as we toured 4. Emerald Bay & Mrs. Knights castle 5. Water tubing (first time for the grandkids) 6. Hang out time for a snack (we brought lots LOL) 7. Back to the marina Dan was very knowledgeable and great with the kids. We would definitely book with Tahoe Lake Tours again and request Captain Dan. Thank you for a great ending to our week in Tahoe!

This was the highlight of our entire trip. Far exceeded expectations. The boat was immaculate and…read morecomfortable. We had 3 adults and a toddler. Captain Troy was accommodating, kind, hospitable, professional and knowledgeable. He took us to breathtaking sites including Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, Vikingsholm, and Rubicon Bay. We enjoyed swimming in the crystal water and never felt rushed. He provided swim floaties, a cooler with cold beverages, and let us take our time to have so much fun. He even called in advance to accommodate a better start time to ensure we had the best weather. We could not have asked for a more perfect day. Booking was easy and he answered all my questions beforehand. We highly recommend this company.

Caveat - I've never actually rented a boat from Tahoe Waves so this review is on their customer…read moreservice. Bring a noob in researching different boat rental companies and overall boats in general, some sites looked fake and I really didn't know what type of boat was most friendly for our family vacation. I found Tahoe Waves website to be user friendly and answered most of my questions as a beginner renter. After I had a rental confirmation, I would still have lingering questions and their text service was real great to ask my inquiries. The responses were detailed and seemed to be an actual person on the other side of the text conversation and usually responded within an hour during their normal business hours. Due to a family emergency, we had to cancel our reservation, and was able to receive our money back minus booking fee (which was transparent at time of booking). Hoping to rent with Tahoe Waves at some time in the future!

Cooper and crew are amazing and we will never rent anywhere else on the lake! They are consistently…read morefair and accommodating when last minute changes come up and we love the relationship we've been able to build with them. They've been patient with my husband, Cameron, and father, Randy, and we couldn't recommend them enough. This is our 3rd consecutive year renting from them and it is 10/10 customer service every time.

Russ has been so awesome to work with. from beginning to the end he was easy going, flexible,…read morecommunicative, and accommodating. we went out on a cold day and he tried his hardest to find us the warmest stillest spots. if you're going out on Tahoe and want a great DD thatll party with you, Tahoe Wakebusters is where you need to go. can't wait to use them on a hot summer Tahoe day.

Just do it! These guys are top notch. We had such a blast--took 4 kids out and felt so comfortable…read morewith Jarod. The kids had the time of their lives on the slides/lilly pad and are already asking if we can do it again. We got to swim in the most beautiful water that we wouldn't have had access to if we didn't have the boat or a great captain to show us the way. I've got to admit that I was kind of nervous to go out on the lake with the kids prior to the trip, but I was able to relax quickly after sensing that Jarod clearly had things under control. Feeling safe out on the lake was HUGE for us mamas onboard. We can't thank you enough, Jarod Core memories were for sure made today.

Dan and his team were great, we had the best time out on the lake! It was really easy to book with…read moreDan on the phone and work out the details over text. When we arrived on the beach everything was setup and we were on the water in no time. Boat had everything we needed to tube and wakeboard. We'll be giving them a call again soon.

While my family and I didn't end up renting a boat during a recent trip to Lake Tahoe, I was so…read moreimpressed with the customer service provided by Dan of LT Boat Rentals. He responded to my inquiry so quickly and was willing to accommodate a shorter timeframe of rental for my family due to medical issues. He communicated with me both through text messages and via a phone call. I researched at least 15 other rental locations and no one could compete with the value, service, and price of LT Boat Rentals. I will certainly reach out to them the next time we are back in Lake Tahoe and I HIGHLY recommend them.

Had an amazing time on the 26' Chapparal with kids. Excellent customer service and day on the…read morewater. Highly recommend.

We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Rent A Boat! We're a group of 10 and chose the 24'…read morechaparral. Everything about the experience was smooth and easy from start to end. Everyone on their staff was exceptional and helpful. Their rates were very competitive as well when compared to other companies in the area. We would absolutely rent again!

Me and my 4 girlfriends had a wonderful time and the staff there took so much good care of us. We…read moreate we drank and ate some more lol beautiful views and clean atmosphere.. we love you Jamie thanks for having us!!!!

My wife and I booked a sunset cruise on the Tahoe Gal the first part of August, 2026. We arrived…read moreearly and decided to check out the route to the boat dock when we noticed the ticket office open so we started to chat with the lady who worked there. A short time afterwards, we noticed a garden/trash cart being pushed along the trail to the boat dock and it was full of food and had 2-3 unwrapped rolls of bread on top exposed to the elements. We asked the question "Is that the food for the cruise?" Sure enough, it was. The lady then proceeded to place a large trash bag of ice on top the food and bread rolls. The lady stated that it was frozen, but regardless I think there are better ways of transporting food. And no, we did not eat anything on the menu. I was also shocked to find out that a small beer from the tap was $14.00, no notice of prices from what I could see. Anyway, I think the Tahoe Gal owners should invest in a large ice cooler with wheels to protect the food that they serve to guest. I was told they passed their health inspection, just wondering if the inspectors know how they transport the food. Overall, I think the trip was fair, could it have been better, of course. Will I do it again, nope.

NOTE: They are the YELLOW rafting company with the little man logo! Not the orange one…read more My bf booked online 3 weeks ahead-- highly recommend checking availability in advance! Truckee River Rafting was super easy to work with. Great staff + good equipment. We were able to adjust our group size up to the day of the reservation. 10/10 one of my favorite experiences in Tahoe :D They permit soft coolers, speakers, inflatables, and beverages/snacks (no glass or styrofoam) on the raft! On the day of, they assigned us two 6-person rafts for our group of 11. After we were equipped with life jackets and oars, they snapped a souvenir picture and sent us off. We were fortunately at the tail end of the rafting season, so the river was calm, and any rapids were mild, in the clearest water you could imagine. We were far from the only ones floating down the river, but there were several stretches where it was so peaceful it felt like we were on the water alone. It was never crowded, even at the swimming areas. I think the last weekend of August was the best time to come, when families and students are mostly back in school but the weather is still warm and the water is just right. At the end of the river, we were welcomed by enthusiastic staff at the dock who collected our raft and gear, and directed us to the shuttle stop where we took a quick bus ride back to the start. The whole process was very smooth. Even floating at a leisurely pace, this takes about 3.5 hours-- but if you stop at the beaches or calmer areas to swim, you could definitely make it an all-day thing. Though just be mindful that the last shuttle back is at 5pm.

Fun & safe for all age levels, a series of small rapids at the end to provide some excitement. We…read moregot stucked on rocks twice, took a little effort to free ourselves. We boarded the rafts directly behind the office, staff were nice college kids. The ride was 90% chill mix in with 10% of excitement as our craft stranded on rocks, twice. There are many places u can stop for snack break, feed the duck or to skinny dip. A few small but tricky rapids along the way, we saw other rafts stranded on rocks. The end was our fav part. Sun was brutal so bring sun screen.

We had a really pleasant experience with North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental with our guide Lidia, who…read morehelped us with the checkin, orientation, and safety training. The way it played out was that I reached out to several boat rental companies in the North Lake Tahoe area based on their Yelp profiles, and the friendliest response I got was from this team. Based purely on that, I picked up the phone and called them, and the person who spoke with me helped answer several questions in an extremely pleasant way. She also advised me that the weather was going to get better in a few days, which is why we chose not to go boating on Sunday, which was our preferred day, but instead picked Wednesday, which turned out to be exceptionally pleasant. She asked me to research the boats and pick our best option from the website. I shared a picture from the Yelp page with her through text, based on which she guided me toward their premium boat, which had the bimini top that we needed. The check-in process was extremely welcoming. It was all done over my mobile phone. The insurance packages were also surprisingly affordable. We picked the intermediate option, which was, I believe, about $50. I could not stop staring at the water while we were checking in. It felt like we were in Miami. The water was turquoise-colored, and it was a perfect day in the low 70s. Our guide was Lidia. She and her entire team were exceptionally friendly. They did not rush us at all, even though I had my 79-year-old father with me. She, along with another staff member and me, helped my elderly parents onto the boat. I really wanted them to enjoy the ride instead of waiting outside for three and a half hours. I loved how Lidia helped me get comfortable with the boat while she was on board with us. She had me go full throttle and make an aggressive turn to show me just how safe and stable the boat was. I didn't go nearly that fast or make nearly as sharp a turn later, but it was good to know just how capable the boat was. I also loved how they take you out of the crowded marina area. Once you are in open water, they use their own rubber dinghy to get back to their office while we can enjoy the lake without having to worry about maneuvering around other boats near the docks. At one point, we accidentally got close to shore because we had not seen some large boulders on the way out. We were actually a bit lost and had gotten too close to shore in the wrong area. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a text from Lidia reminding us to be careful and stay away from shore, which was great to see. This meant that they keep an eye on the boat from their office. Cellular coverage was fantastic, and we were able to use Google Maps and stream music from every part of the lake, which felt great because, if we had any questions, we could just call Lidia. When we came back, Lidia found a spot that was even more accessible for my father, which helped him get off the boat much more easily. Overall, I could not have asked for anything better, and the entire experience was just perfect. We will 100% be returning to North Lake Tahoe and renting from NLTBR again as repeat customers.

I see why they are rated 5 Stars! Booking online was super easy! Checking in was easier! Having…read moreLauren show us the ropes was the easiest! Boat was in perfect order. Everything worked as it should. Lauren helped everyone feel comfortable and safe and even I, as an experienced boater, learned new laws that kept us out of trouble. Thank you NLTBR and Lauren for a great day on the lake!