Lake Tahoe cruise for groups of 10-50. Public booking vs private charter. The best operators by group size and budget.
Lake Tahoe's largest paddlewheeler — voted Best Cruise in Nevada.
Lake Tahoe's iconic booze cruise to Emerald Bay.
Luxury 70-foot classic yacht on Lake Tahoe.
| Operator | Capacity | Best for groups of |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Tahoe Blue | 18 | 2-15 (intimate) |
| AWS Incline | 30 | 15-25 |
| Tahoe Bleu Wave | 49 | 20-49 (luxury) |
| Rum Runner | 50 | 15-50 (casual) |
| Tahoe Gal | 120 | 50-120 (large) |
| M.S. Dixie II | 500 | 50-500 (very large) |
For groups 5-15: book public tickets in one transaction. For groups 15-50: charter (better per-person economics + privacy). For groups 50+: M.S. Dixie II is the only public option; otherwise charter required.