Take a boat tour on Lake Tahoe to soak up the alpine beauty of Emerald Bay, one of the lake's most scenic spots. As you glide across the water on the M.S. Dixie II, admire the surrounding Sierra Nevadas, and cruise past Emerald Bay's Fannete Island, the lake's only island, as well as Vikingsholm Castle, a unique home on the shore. Plus, watch a video on board about the interesting underwater features of the lake.
2-hour narrated sightseeing cruise of Emerald Bay
Admire majestic views of mountains and cascading waterfalls
Learn the history of Fannette Island and Vikingsholm Castle
Enjoy delicious lunch, cocktails and other refreshments available for purchase
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
M.S. Dixie II cruise
Video presentation of "The Sunken Treasures of Lake Tahoe"
Local taxes
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Cruise departs from Zephyr Cove, Nevada
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Your Lake Tahoe cruise starts at Zephyr Cove, where you'll hop aboard the M.S. Dixie II. Set off toward Emerald Bay, listening to onboard narration about the formation of the bay, considered one of Lake Tahoe's most beautiful locations. Learn about its 'little rock island,' Fanette Island, the only isle on the lake, and hear about the history of Vikingsholm Castle, a stone mansion built right on the shore. You'll have plenty of photo opportunities of the mountains, forests and beautiful shoreline during the 2-hour cruise. Also on board, watch a video presentation 'Sunken Treasures of Lake Tahoe,' which depicts what lies beneath the lake's surface. Take a visual journey 500 feet (150 km) underneath the waters of Glenbrook Bay to explore the Steamer Tahoe, a boat that operated on the lake for 50 years before she was sunk. See underwater bluffs and canyons, travel through a forest of ancient petrified trees that caused scientists to reevaluate their theories of the lake's size and evolution, and roam the bottom of Emerald Bay for a look at sea mounds. If you are on the morning cruise during the summer months, you have the option for a buffet lunch, made up of deli meats, salad, soup, cheese, bread, chili, cookies, tea, soda and water. Beverages may also be purchased from the onboard bar (own expense). Your cruise ends when you return to Zephyr Cove.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This tour cannot be booked or amended within 24 hours of departure
Smoking is permitted on the 3rd deck and outside viewing areas only
Wheelchairs are permitted on M.S. Dixie II, however there are no elevators on board servicing the 2nd level
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.