Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise: Lake Tahoe's Top Attraction

Discover Emerald Bay’s beauty on a 2.25-hour Lake Tahoe cruise. Enjoy stunning views, learn local history, and relax with onboard amenities.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Tahoe Area - Considered one of South Lake Tahoe’s most entertaining water activities, the Daytime Scenic Cruise on Lake Tahoe has been voted “Best Cruise in Nevada” by Nevada Magazine. As you cruise to Emerald Bay on the famous M.S. Dixie II, you’ll learn how it was formed, get views of Vikingsholm Castle and learn fascinating history with a…
What's Included
  • Audio Guide
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Self Parking ($12)
Additional Information

Embark on a truly unique Lake Tahoe experience! The Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise takes place on the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe.
This one-of-a-kind paddle wheeler will take you on an unforgettable journey through world-famous Emerald Bay. Learn how the bay was formed, hear tales about Fanette Island, and see the amazing Vikingsholm Castle,…

Location
Zephyr Cove Marina
Highway 50
Located along Highway 50 approximately five miles from Heavenly Village, guests should turn into the parking lot for Zephyr Cove Resort. Guests should park and proceed to check in at the boat dock, which is directly northwest of the Zephyr Cove Resort main lodge and restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jaime_m
Feb 21, 2025
Boat trip - It was a beautiful trip. It was too cold to stay out in the open the whole trip, but the boat has big windows.
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Odyssey233577
Jan 28, 2025
50th birthday away with my hubbie. Fulfilled another stop for the best memorable experience. - This was the best scenic boat tour. Crew super nice, food extremely good for prices especially in the area of dining out. I would do again and again
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Mario_l
Jan 17, 2025
On board MS Dixie II on Lake Tahoe - Beautiful scenery. Very pleasant weather. Clear blue sky. Audio and video presentations were very informative and rounded out a wonderful adventure on Lake Tahoe aboard the MS Dixie II.
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Laurie_a
Jan 12, 2025
Views are breathtaking and the staff is great! - It was a great experience. The gentleman at the bar was amazing. We failed to get his name, but he was funny, courteous and was handling the crowd with ease. Thank you for the fun day! 😀
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Regina_p
Jan 5, 2025
Nice cruise and education... - Nice cruise and education on the lake and its history. The staff was nice and the photo taken was ready and well done. The description of emerald bay, Viking castle, and geography was exciting!
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Veronica_m
Dec 23, 2024
Worth it - Great Experience! Beautiful Views!! The boat is equipped with a bar, restaurant and a souvenir store. Great sitting areas indoor and outdoor. A must do
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Nicole_r
Dec 12, 2024
Perfect afternoon - Such a great afternoon! The lake was beautiful, the bartender was wonderful. The views were out of sight!! The only thing I would say is that maybe the photographer needs to take more pictures. We got one pose at the beginning and would have liked some while we were out on the lake. Highly recommend!
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Cheryl_b
Dec 26, 2024
Great views - Great views, wish there was brunch or lunch included, long wait for coffee and lunch though, and longer time at emerald bay
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Kjsomers1983
Jan 25, 2025
Not Worth the price. - The Mountains are beautiful, and the staff was friendly. However, your views are the same from the shoreline. There was nothing above and beyond on this tour, making it stand out. This was just a boat ride over to Emerald bay and back. This was not a tour around the lake, nor was it a true sightseeing experience, as you don’t ride the coastline to get up close views; it was a straight line ride over and back. It was NOT worth $99/person.
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Steven_a
Dec 28, 2024
Dont trust the bus pick up - The bus that was supposed to pick us up drove right by. Then I had to deal with refund which they did give.
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