A lovely 3 hour excusion from South Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay that included the tour of Vikingsholm! We enjoyed our time on the the lake!!!!
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
A lovely 3 hour excusion from South Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay that included the tour of Vikingsholm! We enjoyed our time on the the lake!!!!
We had an awesome time with my parents and four year-old on a classic wooden boat! We had a great time in Emerald Bay and we learned a lot about Vikings home in the teahouse!
We had a perfect day on the water! The booking process was easy, the boat was immaculate, and the views were spectacular. We even saw a bald eagle! Our captain, Ed was very knowledgeable and shared history of Vikingsholm and the tea house and after we swam in whiskey cove. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Tahoe in the summer.
Cruising on the Tahoe today was a magical experience! This beautiful vintage boat has everything- comfort, class and a very capable captain who showed us all the awe inspiring sights the lake has to share.
Had the opportunity to go out on the Tahoe and boat into Emerald Bay for the Vickingsholm tour (without the steep mile uphill hike). Highly recommended! They had some complimentary drinks and a charcuterie board for refreshments. Aaron and Stacy were both excellent guides. We’re very happy with the excellent experience.
Amazing cruise around Tahoe. The crew and staff were very attentive and fun. Highly recommend
My wife and I had a fabulous Emerald Bay cruise. Adam and Stacy were great hosts and tour guides. They were friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. The boat was very comfortable, and the sights breathtaking. I highly recommend this company.
This was a great cruise. The crew were so friendly and welcoming. The small setting is awesome!
I’ve been out with Cruise Tahoe several times and it’s always a really good time. It’s super relaxed, fun, and honestly one of my favorite ways to see Lake Tahoe.
The crew is always friendly and easy to talk to, and they’re generous with drinks and the food spread, which makes the whole thing feel laid back from the start. The captains are great too! Fun to hang out with and they share cool bits of history as you go.
Going through Emerald Bay is always the highlight for me, especially seeing Vikingsholm. If you want a chill, memorable way to get out on the lake and just enjoy it, this is an easy one to recommend.
I’ve done a few tours on Lake Tahoe over the years but Cruise Tahoe’s is by far the best. Even though it’s a group boating experience Cruise Tahoe goes “overboard” on service to make it feel like a private charter. From having snacks to the positive welcoming invite in the charming marina… and then when you finally get to your destination which was for us the Vikingsholm Castle we had our own private guide to take us through the Castle! It made you feel VIP without the VIP pricing. Biggest Value on the lake that’s for sure. I will hopefully make this an annual tradition.