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Lake Tahoe Wine Tasting Cruise on a Boat | Emerald Bay Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Wine tasting on a boat in Lake Tahoe (a truly unique experience)
- Small-group setting designed for a more personal, social experience
- Hosted experience with stories of Lake Tahoe and learn about wine along the way
- Step aboard the Golden Rose, a one-of-a-kind 1953 wooden yacht
- Taste a curated selection of boutique California wines
Activity location
- Lake Tahoe
- Sierra Nevada, California, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA | Guests will check in at the boat, the "Golden Rose," which is located on the Rubicon dock. The Rubicon dock is located on the northeast side of the marina parking lot, next to the boat launch ramp and the large white flagpole with the American flag. Follow the Rubicon dock all the way down to the green gate on your right, about 250 yards. The boat launch is located near the tall white flag pole, you'll see a sign that says "Water Ski School" on a black post, that is the entrance to the Rubicon Dock. Once you’re on the Rubicon dock walk all the way down. Call the activity provider if you are lost. Traffic can be congested on Hwy 50/Lake Tahoe Blvd; please plan accordingly and give yourself plenty of time to get to the boat dock on time. It is not uncommon for it to take 30 minutes or more to get from the casinos to the marina.
- South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay Wine-Tasting Boat Tour (11am - 1pm)
- 2h
- English
This option is for time slot 11am-1pm.
What's included, what's not
- Sightseeing cruise to Emerald Bay
- Wine tasting of 8 boutique wines
- Additional wine (available to purchase by glass or bottle)
- Tips
- Food/snacks (can be brought from home or purchased at the marina)
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Pets, Smoking
- Not suitable for: People under 21 years
- In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
What you can expect
Looking for a unique daytime experience in Lake Tahoe?
Step aboard The Golden Rose, a one-of-a-kind 1953 Chris-Craft Venetian Water Taxi, and experience a wine tasting cruise on Lake Tahoe unlike anything else on the water.
This is not just a boat tour, and not just a wine tasting. Tahoe Tastings is the original and longest-running wine tasting cruise on Lake Tahoe, known for creating a more intimate, elevated experience that brings the tasting room to the lake.
With a smaller group setting, this experience is intentionally designed to feel personal, relaxed, and social. Guests aren’t just passengers, they’re part of the experience. There’s space to connect, interact, and enjoy the moment together.
Guests often step aboard as strangers and leave as friends.
As you cruise along the shoreline into Emerald Bay, you’ll take in iconic sights like Fannette Island and Vikingsholm Castle, all from the water with your new friends.
Throughout the experience, your captain and crew are your guides, sharing the history of Lake Tahoe while introducing each wine in a way that is engaging, approachable, and never pretentious. Each cruise features a hand-selected, rotating wine list of 8 wines from boutique California wineries, thoughtfully curated to reflect both quality and discovery, so no two experiences feel exactly the same.
This is where wine, scenery, and connection come together. Whether you’re visiting for the first time, planning a special outing, or searching for the best things to do in South Lake Tahoe, this experience is consistently a guest favourite.
Because this isn’t just another boat tour.
This is The Wine Boat.
WHY THIS EXPERIENCE STANDS OUT
- Smaller, more intimate group, not a crowded tour
- Hosted, guided experience (not just drinks on a boat)
- Rotating boutique wines you won’t find everywhere
- Social atmosphere where guests connect and interact
- One of the most unique experiences on Lake Tahoe
Guests will have the opportunity to purchase bottles of their favourite wines at the end of the tour to enjoy during the rest of their stay in Lake Tahoe or to take home to add to their collection. If you're not looking for a full bottle, we also offer wine by the glass as well. Water and soft drink are also available and complimentary to all of our guests. If someone in your party prefers beer, we can accommodate your guest if requested in advance.
FOOD OPTIONS: Stop by the Pirate's Chest Tahoe located at the Tahoe Keys Marina for grab-and-go items like sandwiches, cheese, dips, chips, hummus, salami, and pre-made charcuterie to take with you on your wine tasting cruise! You'll find vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options as well. Just look for the life-size pirates and flags outside the store. As always, you're still welcome to bring your own snacks on the boat, if you prefer.
Location
Activity location
- Lake Tahoe
- Sierra Nevada, California, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA | Guests will check in at the boat, the "Golden Rose," which is located on the Rubicon dock. The Rubicon dock is located on the northeast side of the marina parking lot, next to the boat launch ramp and the large white flagpole with the American flag. Follow the Rubicon dock all the way down to the green gate on your right, about 250 yards. The boat launch is located near the tall white flag pole, you'll see a sign that says "Water Ski School" on a black post, that is the entrance to the Rubicon Dock. Once you’re on the Rubicon dock walk all the way down. Call the activity provider if you are lost. Traffic can be congested on Hwy 50/Lake Tahoe Blvd; please plan accordingly and give yourself plenty of time to get to the boat dock on time. It is not uncommon for it to take 30 minutes or more to get from the casinos to the marina.
- South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
- 2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA | Guests will check in at the boat, the "Golden Rose," which is located on the Rubicon dock. The Rubicon dock is located on the northeast side of the marina parking lot, next to the boat launch ramp and the large white flagpole with the American flag. You'll see a sign that says "Blue Wave" on a black post and a small building with an orange sign that says "Birkholms Water Ski School", that is the entrance to the Rubicon Dock. Once you’re on the Rubicon dock walk all the way down to the green gate to check in 15 minutes prior to departure, about 250 yards. Call the activity provider if you are lost. Traffic can be congested on Hwy 50/Lake Tahoe Blvd; please plan accordingly and give yourself plenty of time to get to the boat dock on time. It is not uncommon for it to take 30 minutes or more to get from the casinos to the marina.
- South Lake Tahoe, California, United States