TYPES OF TRIPS WE OFFER
So Many Ways To Get On The Lake
Tahoe Sailing Charters offers public and private sailing charters from May through October. Our trips depart from Tahoe City, California, on Lake Tahoe’s north shore. We offer a wide variety of ways to get out on the lake with us. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us and we can chat.
ABOUT OUR CRUISES
DAILY PUBLIC CRUISES
Daily 2 hour public cruises on the Tahoe Cruz, a 50ft monohull. 2:30 PM | 5:30 PMHere at Tahoe Sailing Charters we are passionate about sailing and committed to service. We offer daily scheduled charters 7 days a week all summer long. Lake Tahoe offers a unique sailing area with a consistent afternoon breeze that creates a fantastic environment to highlight the performance of our Santa Cruz 50’ the “Tahoe Cruz.” Join us in comfort and style and see for yourself, there is no better way to take in the natural beauty with the wind in your hair and a drink in your hand.
- MORNING/ SCENIC SHORELINE
- $90 adult / $65 child
AFTERNOON CRUISE- $100 adult / $65 child
EVENING- $110 adult / $75 child
(Child pricing is for any person under 12 years of age, even infants count towards our passenger manifest, therefore are still subject to the child fare ticket.)
Specialty Getaways
Limited sailings on the Tahoe Cruz for the nights worth remembering.Some evenings on Lake Tahoe only come around a few times a year. Our specialty cruises put you on the water for exactly those moments, with the same premium drinks and seasoned crew as our daily sails.
Firework Cruise: Skip the crowded beach and watch the show from the best seat on the lake, with fireworks lighting up the sky and reflecting off the water.
Moonrise Twilight Cruise: Sail into twilight as a full moon rises over the Sierra. It’s all the premium beverages of our sunset cruise, plus one of the most spectacular sights Tahoe has to offer.
Specialty cruises run on select dates only, and seats go fast.
Your Boat. Your Way.
We know from first-hand experience that any gathering is better on a boat. (Just ask the many happy customers who’ve celebrated with us in the past.) We offer exclusive, private charters for family outings, weddings, birthday parties, reunions, company retreats, and more. We love being a part of your special day and work behind the scenes to make your outing exactly what you want.
Pick the boat that’s right for your group:
- Tahoe Dreamer: 36’ motor yacht, 12 person capacity
- Tahoe Cruz: 50’ sailboat, 30 person capacity
TAHOE CRUZ (sailing)
Afternoon
- 2hr private charter: $2,100 + 18% gratuity = $2,478
- 3hr private charter: $3,050 + 18% gratuity = $3,599
- 4hr private charter: $3,900 + 18% gratuity = $4,602
- 8hr full day rental: $8,000 + 18% gratuity = $9,440
Sunset
- 2hr private charter: $2,400 + 18% gratuity = $2,832
- 3hr private charter: $3,400 + 18% gratuity = $4,012
- 4hr private charter: $4,300 + 18% gratuity = $5,074
TAHOE DREAMER (motor yacht)
Bareboat charter: price does not include a captain’s fee, which is paid directly to the captain. A Bareboat Charter Agreement must be signed prior to departure.
Afternoon
- 2hr: $1,400
- 3hr: $2,050
- 4hr: $2,700
- 5hr: $3,350
- 6hr: $4,000
- 8hr full day rental: $5,500
Sunset
- 2hr: $1,550
- 3hr: $2,275
- 4hr: $3,000
- 5hr: $3,725
Midweek specials available. Call for more info.
TO EMERALD BAY
- 3hr cruise: explores Emerald Bay and the West Shore
- 4hr cruise: can include a quick swim stop in front of one of the gorgeous West Shore beaches and/or lunch
THINGS TO KNOW
- Holiday weekends and Saturdays are $200 more than the price listed.
- A 50% deposit is always required when booking a private charter.
- Gratuity is not included on the Tahoe Dreamer. If you had a fantastic time, tipping your captain is greatly appreciated.
OPTIONAL CATERING
With so many delicious choices out there, the best thing for your group is to contact our office staff and we will help you make the right choice for your party.
Set Sail On Your Big Day
We’ve sailed into the sunset as the bride and groom said “I Do” at the bow. We’ve captained the ship as our guests celebrated anniversaries, elopements, engagements, and vow renewals with views of Lake Tahoe as the setting. If you’re planning a special event and want to make it even more spectacular, we are here to help. Book a private charter with us and we will take care of all the details, so you can relax and enjoy your big day. Choose between our two boats to host your event or outing and we can advise on everything from catering to which sights to see along the way. Pricing is the same as the private charters (above). Both pricing and availability are found when you click on Book Now below.Making a wedding ceremony or party completely unique, special, intimate and so very special is our thing. Choose between our two boats to host your big day.
If you aren't the planning type, we are now offering an all inclusive –Wedding Package– We have done many weddings onboard and have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't. Our wedding package includes a 3 hour trip, 2 bottles of upgraded champagne (Veuve Clicot or similar), a Lake Tahoe map as a guest book, cupcakes from our local bakery (Sugar Pine Cakery), elevated appetizers from The Board Truckee and nautical code flag decorations or prayer flags to adorn the bow where your ceremony will take place. If you need it, one of our captains can even officiate!
The wedding package price is $4200 plus 18% gratuity would come to $4956. Since there are so many options within the package, we recommend getting in touch and we can walk you through the knot tying process.
Testimonials
LAKE TAHOE’S PREMIERE SAILING CHARTER SINCE 1998
Captain Mike started what is now Tahoe Sailing Charters back in 1998. The fleet, partners and team has grown steadily since then...In 2015, Captain Tyler became the new partner in ownership we added a power yacht called the Tahoe Dreamer for bareboat charters, along with our iconic 50’ sailboat, the Tahoe Cruz. Our captains and crew know this lake and its sailing conditions better than anyone on the water.
the forecast
We sail 7 days a week 3-4 times a day when the weather is permitting.We go when it's sunny and perfectly windy and also when it's cold and extra windy! We are glued to our radar and will never go out if we think it's unsafe.
