Emerald Bay State Park Tours and Tickets

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.

Watch the sun slip behind the mountains on a 3.5-hour Lake Tahoe dinner cruise aboard the M.S. Dixie II, and enjoy champagne, live music and an elegant dinner on the water. Dance to tunes from the local Steve Walker Band, see a spectacular Sierra sunset, then sit down for a freshly prepared meal. Enjoy selections like grass-fed beef or trout, organic greens and vegetables. Finish the evening with fresh berries and cake as the first stars appear above the peaks, and Lake Tahoe's scenic shoreline is illuminated.

Soar above Lake Tahoe's south shore on a 20-minute helicopter tour. You'll see thick forests, snowcapped mountains and boats floating on the sparkling lake. Fly past Zephyr Cove, Stateline and Camp Richardson, and see one of Lake Tahoe's most beautiful features, Emerald Bay. Each passenger has a window seat so you'll enjoy the best possible views and photo ops.

Travel all the way around scenic Lake Tahoe in a comfortable shuttle on this 7-hour tour. Led by a local guide, you'll cover close to 70 miles (110km), making stops at the beautiful vistas of Sand Harbor and Emerald Bay. You'll also visit a charming village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, and explore Tahoe City on the lake's north shore, stopping to purchase lunch. As you go, your guide will provide rich historical context for the beautiful landscape surrounding you.

Tahoe photographic tours offer a unique way to enjoy Lake Tahoe's scenery and create your own souvenirs, and on this small-group tour limited to just six people, you'll be led by an experienced photo guide who provides tips and shares information about the area. Whether you're looking to snap a poster-worthy shot of snow-covered mountains, towering trees, wild flowers or the glassy lake itself, you'll learn how to shoot in the great outdoors and see some of Lake Tahoe's most beautiful natural sights, including Emerald Bay. Select either a half-day or full-day tour.