We had an incredible day on Lake Tahoe with Tahoe Wakebusters! Captain Clayton was outstanding,…read morefriendly, professional, and made sure our entire family had an amazing experience from start to finish. We got to see some of Tahoe's beautiful, secluded beaches and crystal-clear coves that we never would have found on our own. The boating was fantastic, and everyone had a blast wake surfing and tubing. Captain Clayton was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure we all felt comfortable and had fun. The boat was great, and the entire trip exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for an unforgettable day on Lake Tahoe, I highly recommend Tahoe Wakebusters. Thank you, Captain Clayton, for helping create such great family memories!

We rented two boats for a family trip and Devin and Clayton were AMAZING!!! We had the best time…read more The boats were so nice and we loved enjoying the best of Tahoe on the water. Highly recommend.

Such a highlight of our vacation! Four adults and five boys under 10 all had an amazing time on the…read moreboat. Captain Bret was fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting facts and stories about Lake Tahoe that kept everyone engaged. The boys especially loved the opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear lake and learn how to paddleboard. We made wonderful memories and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tahoe!

Absolutely awesome experience. 10/10. Bret was very responsive, answered all of our questions, and…read moregave us a perfect experience. Would recommend to anyone.

The crew from start to finish were fantastic! Welcoming, informative and created a great experience…read morethroughout the day. We went on the 2PM cruise today and had fantastic weather for a lake cruise. They advised us to start lining up around 1:30p, started boarding around 1:45p and were promptly cruising following key safety messages. Key things to note below: -There is available seating toward the front outside, if you appreciate some sun and a cool breeze these may be the seats for you! -Guests moved in and out throughout the cruise, we opted to stay in for most of it but had no issues moving around outside to take photos comfortably. -Snacks and drinks are available for purchase onboard. -They had comfy blankets available inside to take outside to keep warm (very nice touch and they appeared to be very clean) -They did a great job slowing down in Emerald Bay and highlighting wildlife nearby for viewing and photography. -Don't forget to bring cash to tip the well-deserving crew! -We had a cool mix of tourists and locals to chat with on the cruise. -There are padded bench style seats indoor and plastic chairs as well. The upper deck also had seating (no shade up top aside from some in the front) -There are restrooms on board, I didn't use them but they were available. Highly recommend for a relaxing and informative cruise around South Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Will definitely cruise again on our next visit to South Lake Tahoe. Star employee - The gal in the ticket office helped us as our tickets printed oddly. She confirmed we were on the list and would be able to board without it. She was so friendly & set a cheerful tone for the day. :) Note, I typically never write reviews this quickly but they did an amazing job and we had a few minutes to spare before dinner nearby. :) Happy Sailing!

What a great experience! The boat, the crew, even the small food offerings were amazing! The boat…read morecrew was fantastic and such stories and history revealed on this 2 and 1/2 hour outing! Highly recommended such a fun time!

We enjoyed the dinner cruise very much, the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the…read moreinstructions indicated we could get a shuttle to pick us up with at the Harrah's Casino across the street from the Caesars Republic where we were staying, and due to the construction there we could not access it. Even a gentleman that worked at Harrah's called Zephyr resorts to alert them of the issue but unfortunately, we were already running late, and just decided to drive there. We were very fortunate to find a parking there fairly easily. I did complain to the ticket booth clerk and he said he would pass on the message. Now, as far as if he did or not, who knows. The rest of the experience there was wonderful. We got a recording of a narrated tour of the lake and enjoyed the rest of the experience. We took family pictures upon entering, and bought them at the gift shop on the upper level of the river boat. I would highly recommend, except, just drive to the resort yourselves and park there. Hope this review helps!

We had a wonderful time on the scenic day tour. During the boat ride there are moments of learning…read moreabout the lake and its history, which was very interesting. The food was also very good, with a lot of options, even for vegetarians. There aren't enough seats inside the boat for everyone, so arrive early (our tour was at noon and we started lining up at around 1115 am) in order to secure a seat. Otherwise, you're stuck at the top deck, exposed to the elements. It was very smooth sailing and super relaxing. Would highly recommend it!

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.

My kids, extended family, and I had a terrific Lake Tahoe boat ride. Captain Tommy communicated all…read moresafety information and shared what to expect clearly. He listened to what we hoped for and made it all happen. He took us to the most beautiful locations around the lake and was an informative and interesting guide. We learned so much! We had an epic swim/float, had a blast tubing, saw many ospreys and their nests. We can't wait to repeat this experience and we will only go with Lake Tahoe Boat Rides, ideally with Captain Tommy!

We stopped here for quick photos as my son recently got a camera for Christmas. The parking was…read morefree and the sites were amazing!

I walked from the far end of these beaches to alert marina staff of people who lost their equipment…read moreand kayak and were stranded on a rock in windy conditions. The manager didn't speak back to me, he just gave me the cold shoulder and concentrated on whether or not the boats were his rentals. When people are on danger it's everyone's responsibility to help, and this guy was clearly inconvenienced and annoyed. He didn't address me once as I explained and pointed to the rock in the distance. I walked away without even an acknowledgement. These people took their dingy out there and tried to throw life vests but gave up. A single paddle boarder and a group of people on the beach helped them get their kayak back after they were stranded for a couple hours. If you rent from these people please understand, you are on your own. Not only are they incapable of helping you in an emergency, they will NOT alert authorities to assist you, and even if you don't rent from them look out because they are rude and severely ignorant about water safety. If those people had fallen off that rock it is extremely unlikely they could've swam to shore. It was too far and too cold. The manager at the kayak rentals had NO manners, NO concern for others safety and was completely incompetent. He could have called someone else for help, he could have said "thanks" or "ok" at least. I'm a local, and I'm appalled at the response yesterday.

Shan went above and beyond to make our boating day exceptional. The kids had a great time on the…read moreinner tube! The pontoon boat performed smoothly. We will be a repeat customer.

Had a great time on Shan's boat. We had 12 people on board comfortably, and the boat ran great all…read moreday. Shan was punctual, very helpful, and provided excellent recommendations that made the trip even better. The entire transaction was honest, smooth, and trustworthy. Great value for the money. I would definitely rent from him again and highly recommend him to others.

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 11:00 tour. We had an amazing time! The yacht was beautiful. The yacht had a lower…read morelevel that you could look out at the water. Nice bathrooms. There was a pretty well stocked bar on the next level. Your first drink was free. You could start a tab for any others. Non-alcoholic drinks were free. They served small bags of chips and cookies. There were chairs on the front of the yacht to sit in, and an upper level to sit. Captain Augustine and first mate Josh were super nice and informative. Nice music was played when the Captain wasn't talking. The only thing I can think of that might need to be describe a little better is where the meeting place is to begin the trip. Overall, I wish I could give them more than just five stars!