Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is where it's at! By far the best private charter company around South Lake…read moreTahoe. After we called around all other businesses, such as this, we realized that Lake Tahoe boat rides was the most professional and upfront about their prices. Many companies didn't let me know that fuel and captain fees would be tacked on at after the ride as well as a certain gratuity. Sneaky! Once we arrived at Lake Tahoe, Boat Rides, Lindsay, the owner and everyone else was super friendly and helpful. They have a store with food/drinks, towels etc.. but they tell you in advance that you can pick it up elsewhere. They helped us carry our bags over to the perfectly clean and well maintained boat complete with our own captain who was incredible!!!!! Ask for Steve-O!!!! I do believe no matter who you get as a captain that you will have an amazing experience as we did. Steve-O was friendly and great with our 4 1/2 year-old. He provided just the right amount of history and information as we rode along and also took us to less touristy places that were also beautiful and so worth seeing. We cannot wait to come back and see Lake Tahoe boat rides next summer, and we will definitely be asking for Steve-O.

Absolutely the best customer experience from start to finish. When I asked my 8 family members…read morewhose joined me what there favorite experience was during their 4 day visit they all yelled THE LAKE TAHOE BOAT TRIP. The Captain was wonderful, flexible and patient with the excited little ones. Sadly visiting with us was a distant forth place .

Bret is such a great person to work with! I asked for a quote on Yelp, and he got back to me in an…read morehour. He even called to chat about the details. We ended up choosing Tahoe Experience because Bret was so positive, patient, and offered great prices. On the boat, we had Chris, a freelance captain who works with Bret. Chris was a joy to be around. He was super relaxed, funny, and kind. He took great care of us during our boat rental. The ride to Emerald Drive took about 30 minutes, and we spent an hour there before heading back. Sadly, I got hurt while paddleboarding. It was all my fault since it was my first time. Chris helped me out of the water, took care of my scrapes, and drove us back to shore safely. He even gave us the closest emergency hospital details and offered to refund half of the agreed amount. We were so grateful for his help and really appreciated his kindness. Bret texted me to check in and say he was sorry about what happened. Bret and Chris are truly amazing people to work with. Even though I was at fault, we had a blast meeting Chris and having him as our captain. I definitely plan to reach out to Bret again when I visit Tahoe in the future and would highly recommend his services to anyone who comes to the area.

The Tahoe Experience boat tour was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Lake Tahoe. If you are…read morelooking to get onto the lake and have THE BEST EXPERIENCE, this is it! Captain Bret was very safe and accommodating. We got to see some of the best sites including Mt. Tallac, Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, Vikingsholm Castle, Eagle Point, Eagle Falls, Whiskey Cove, and DL Bliss. We were able to climb up to the Tea House on Fannette Island and take pictures. We swam and used paddle boards at Whiskey Cove which was absolutely beautiful. Our boys tubed behind the boat, and then we swam again at the rock formations at DL Bliss. Captain Bret took stunning pictures and videos with his drone at both Emerald Bay / Fannette Island and at Whiskey Cove. The pictures are postcard quality, and the videos captured memories we will keep forever. Thank you, Captain Bret!

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.

A perfect way to experience the Lake! We opted for the private charter 26' luxury boat for July…read more4th! It was a perfectly clear morning cruise with Captain Bryan in Emerald Bay. He was a great guide and catered our time to accommodate a quick swim off the boat in addition to sightseeing. I appreciate that BayWatch was clear and upfront about additional holiday charges and communicated well about possible traffic during this busy holiday weekend to make sure we didn't miss out on our time slot. Highly recommend as they are one of the few that offer boats that can accommodate 12 passengers compared to other options!

Used this company for my bachelorette boat trip. It was amazing!…read more Bryan was very communicative, and a fun captain! Very accommodating. Would 100% use this company again! Everyone had a ball

We enjoyed the Emerald Bay cruise very much and can highly recommend it. We have taken other…read morecruises on Lake Tahoe and they did not compare with the Bleu Wave. Captain Auggie and First Mate Talaano were very knowledgeable and provided lots of information about Lake Tahoe. I will be recommending this cruise to other friends and family members. Thank you again to Captain Auggie and First Mate Talaano. May 20, 2026 Dave Whelden

We took the two hour cruise on 7/15 (4-6 PM) and it was wonderful. The Captain and his crew were…read moreextremely friendly, helpful and informative. We would recommend this cruise to anybody.

Wonderful evening spent on Lake Tahoe... Knowledgeable…read morecaptain... Sommelier served wines with concise details, laughter and fun.... Highly recommend an evening wine tasting on Lake Tahoe!

An incredible two‑hour experience. Captain Stevo and Kelsey were fantastic--knowledgeable, fun, and…read moreclearly passionate about what they do. The wines were excellent, the cruise through Emerald Bay was stunning, and the vintage boat itself added so much character. Truly a must‑do Tahoe experience.

Tahoe Luxury Charters is Professional, Outstanding & Respectful in everyway…read more Heather is a fantastic organizer & will make your Charter Incredible. Heather's charm is her warm, caring personality & very approachable. Heather's business sense is paying attention to every detail & seeing to your every needs that your boat charter is exceptional. Boat Captains, Steve & Paul whom commanded the Yacht all 4 hours on August 19 & 30th., actually became part of the family & friends, put forward their expertise in a smooth yacht charter, hosting, zodiac/raft entire group to the beach & ever so gentle help the group transition from yacht to zodiac ever so careful, their gentle, caring personalities, along with perfect navigation of the vessel was perfection. All of the guest are still raving about Captain Steve & Captain Paul. Thank-You for making my husband's memorial memorable. I'll never forget you both for an exceptional 2 days on boat charter. Captain Brendon tendered us out to our yacht charter from the dock, carried our bags on board, while helping us also on & off the boat, while providing excellent commentary along with his charm & thumbs up enthusiasm was so warm & put some nervous charter guests as ease. Tahoe Luxury Charters is recommended for any boating fun, family or a memorial on Beautiful Lake Tahoe. This company does not disappoint & will treat you like royalty. Guests we're already talking about more boat charters next summer with Heather, Captains Steve, Paul & Brendon, before we even disembarked the yacht for a fun remembrance of my husband & just enjoying beautiful Lake Tahoe. Thank-You staff that we met yesterday briefly during the course of the day. Thank-You from the bottom of my Heart.

Personalized our ride with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great time!…read moreThank you Captain Paul!

The original boat we requested wasn't available, so they generously accommodated our party of 21…read morefamily members on The Party Boat! Not only is it a beautiful boat, but the captain and crew were amazingly helpful, informative and accommodating. See you next year for another wonderful trip on the Lake!

I love these guys and gals that run this boat! We planned our wedding out a year and Stacey helped…read moreus the entire way. The crew was amazing and super hospitable. If you're looking for a venue to have on the lake by far this is the place, call Stacey to work out pricing I bet it's gonna be better than any other charted boat in this area. I have so much praise for this well run boat. We appreciate you having us! We will be back crew! Gary and Noemi