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Experience Lake Tahoe on a classic wooden boat with intimate scenic cruises, beer tasting tours, sunset cruises, and an Emerald Bay Cruise with a Vikingsholm Castle walking tour.
Guests can choose from scenic Lake Tahoe cruises, sunset tours, beer tasting cruises, and a signature Emerald Bay tour with access to Vikingsholm Castle, with private boat tours also available for those looking for a more customized experience.
For visitors seeking a more personal alternative to larger Lake Tahoe tour boats, Cruise Tahoe combines classic Tahoe charm, iconic scenery, and a laid-back atmosphere in one of the most unique cruise experiences on the lake.
For those looking for a smaller or more private boat experience, The Radiance offers a classic 1958 wooden boat setting with timeless Tahoe character. Visitors wanting a more active day on the water can also book with our partner Boat Tahoe for private powerboat charters with tubing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and swimming.
Explore our classic wooden boat tours on Lake Tahoe, including intimate public cruises, private charters, sunset tours, beer tasting cruises, and Vikingsholm experiences and more. Browse and book individual cruises below.
Ages 6 and Up (21+ for tasting) • 2 Hours
Up to 16 People!
Ages 6 and Up • 3 Hours
Up to 16 People!
Ages 12 and Up • 3.5 Hours
Up to 16 People!
Ages 6 and Up • 3.5 Hours
Up to 16 People!
Ages 6 and Up • 2-3 Hours
Up to 18 People!
Ages 6 and Up • 2-4 Hours
Up to 6 People!
The Emerald Bay Cruise & Vikingsholm Castle Walking Tour supports the Sierra State Parks Foundation which operates Vikingsholm Castle and other sites around Lake Tahoe.
Cruise into Emerald Bay aboard a classic wooden boat, then step ashore to explore Vikingsholm Castle on one of the most unique Lake Tahoe boat tours. This small-group experience combines stunning scenery, Tahoe history, and castle admission in one unforgettable outing from South Lake Tahoe.
Step aboard for a private Lake Tahoe boat charter on a classic wooden boat and enjoy a cruise designed around your group. Whether you want to visit Emerald Bay, celebrate a special occasion, or simply relax on the water, this is a beautiful and memorable way to experience Tahoe
My wife and I had a great time on the M/V Tahoe cruising to Emerald Bay and touring the Vikingsholm Castle. Adam (the captain) and Nick were wonderful hosts and provided good narration of what we were seeing on the way to and from Emerald Bay. Being from the Seattle area, it was interesting to hear about the history of the Tahoe which was built in Seattle. Very nice historic boat and a treat to go out on Lake Tahoe on her. Thanks for a great afternoon on the lake.
We had a fabulous time on sunset cruise. Kids loved it, their snacks and beverages were so delicious.
This cruise is totally worth the money. Adam was an amazing guide and the sight seeing was world class. The Vikingslholm castle tour and boat ride were the highlights to our Tahoe trip this summer.
Make sure and purchase through the website. I almost paid $50 more booking through trip advisor.
Loved the boat, the crew, the lake, Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm castle, and the return snacks were perfect. I highly recommend this adventure.
Perfect day on the lake! The boat was beautiful.Our captain and first mate were awesome. Nice choice of drinks and a wonderful charcuterie board after the tour. The tour of Vikingshome was very cool we have hiked to and sailed by it in winter but never toured inside. My only complaint was the size of the tour group let inside the home made it very difficult to enjoy. We only had 16 on the boat but there were about 30 or so crammed into the house tour. ( I don’t think this was any fault of the boat tour though).
Perfect afternoon! Our crew was welcoming, knowledgeable and FUN! Refreshments were delicious. The tour of Vikingsholm Castle was wonderful. We would do it again!
Great people the boat is amazing we had 13 people and the boat was a perfect size and the crew are amazing they where so nice and told us the best spots
We loved our boat tour captain Adam and first mate Nick were awesome! Boat was great tour of the vickinsholm mansion was great! Would highly recommend this tour!