Get married on Lake Tahoe. Charter the Tahoe Bleu Wave or the Thunderbird Lodge cruise for waterside ceremonies up to 50 guests.
Luxury 70-foot classic yacht on Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe's only public cruise to the Thunderbird Lodge.
Two Tahoe cruise operators specialize in weddings on the water.
The 70-foot classic yacht is one of Tahoe's most photographed wedding venues. Up to 49 seated, ceremony on the bow with Emerald Bay backdrop, full bar service, climate-controlled interior. Charter rates start around $4,500 for ceremony-only; full wedding day packages run $8,000-15,000+.
Historic Tahoe vessel with charter availability. Smaller intimate weddings on the lake with vintage atmosphere.
USCG-licensed captain officiates only if requested + arranged (most wedding-cruise couples bring their own officiant). Marriage license obtained at the South Lake Tahoe or Stateline NV courthouses before the wedding. Weather backup planning is essential — high winds can affect cruise launch.