SOUTH LAKE TAHOE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Quiet Day on Lake Tahoe’s Blue: Cruising Emerald Bay Aboard a 21' Regal
From Lakeside Marina, this scenic boat outing visits Emerald Bay, hidden coves, and quiet beaches—essential planning and on-water rules for groups of up to 10.
A Quiet Day on Lake Tahoe’s Blue: Cruising Emerald Bay Aboard a 21' Regal.
No trip to Lake Tahoe is complete without time on the water. Gather your crew and set out from Lakeside Marina for a scenic circumnavigation that includes a stop at beautiful Emerald Bay and the chance to explore hidden coves and quiet shoreline beaches.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Emerald Bay — the centerpiece
A scheduled visit to Emerald Bay is a defining moment of the trip; this is the place noted in the route where passengers can take in one of the lake’s most celebrated coves.
Hidden coves and quiet beaches
Beyond the headline stop of Emerald Bay, the outing makes time to discover smaller, sheltered coves and the lake’s quieter beaches—perfect for anchored swims or shoreline picnics.
A compact cruiser for your crew
The experience runs aboard a 21-foot Regal arch boat configured for groups, an intimate platform for sightseeing and shoreline stops.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The pace is unhurried: launch from the marina, patrol the shoreline for secluded anchoring spots, make a deliberate stop at Emerald Bay, and drift into quiet coves and beaches for swims or short walks—an experience organized around calm exploration and shared moments on the water.
THE LANDSCAPE
Emerald Bay — the centerpiece
A scheduled visit to Emerald Bay is a defining moment of the trip; this is the place noted in the route where passengers can take in one of the lake’s most celebrated coves.
THE ROUTE
Hidden coves and quiet beaches
Beyond the headline stop of Emerald Bay, the outing makes time to discover smaller, sheltered coves and the lake’s quieter beaches—perfect for anchored swims or shoreline picnics.
THE BOAT
A compact cruiser for your crew
The experience runs aboard a 21-foot Regal arch boat configured for groups, an intimate platform for sightseeing and shoreline stops.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip works best for — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pricing is offered by the hour and in half- and full-day blocks: Hourly $259; Half Day $777; Full Day (8 hours) $1554.
Bring layers, sun protection, water, and any dry bags for gear; note that pets incur a $35 cleaning fee per pet.
Trips operate from Lakeside Marina—the operator listed for this boat.
The boat is a 21' Regal arch craft and seats up to 10 passengers; it is not configured for tow-sports.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people fit on the boat?
The boat accommodates up to 10 passengers.
Can we do wakeboarding, tubing, or waterskiing?
No. This boat is not available for tow-sports (wakeboarding, tubing, waterskiing).
What type of boat will we be on?
The trip runs aboard a 21-foot Regal arch boat.
Are pets allowed?
Yes—pets are allowed but there is a $35 pet cleaning fee per pet.
What are the rental rates?
Rates listed are Hourly $259; Half Day $777; Full Day (8 hours) $1554.