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Tahoe Queen

970 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
800-238-2463
Ranked #6 of 16 tours in South Lake Tahoe
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: Glass-bottom-boat tours by day, dining and dancing at night.
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Ojai, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This is one perspective that many visitors miss, and it's too bad because there is no better way to see Tahoe than from out on the water. Every crew mwmber was out at boarding SMILING and greeting passengers. Captain Jerry narrated facts, history and lore of the lake in a way that caught most everyone's attention. Emerald Bay and those... More

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Milpitas, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Day cruise--2.5 hour. Not including food but there's a bar and restaurant on board so you can purchase drinks and food. Smooth ride. Awesome captain (name Captain Paul something). STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND MAJESTIC destination at Emerald Bay. About $39 per person but has discount for AARP and AAA members. We had AAA and the price dropped down to $35. my... More

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Overland Park, KS
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

We visited South Lake Tahoe over the Easter weekend and decided that a cruise on the Lake was a must do for us. We narrowed down on the Tahoe Queen, a paddle wheeler, because the noon cruise timing was right for us. The boat departs from the Ski Run marina at 12 noon and cruises the Lake for around 2.5... More

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north yorshire
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

altogether memorable afternoon on the Tahoe Queen. faultless captain, faultless views, weather ideal, emerald bay beautiful. came away totally relaxed. we were lucky to have met some great people on the cruise, and so had some smashing company. WHAT A DAY !!! UNBEATABLE VALUE. More

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Newcastle, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

We had a wonderful trip on the ski paddle boat up to Northstar ski field. Very friendly helpful and informative staff onboard, well organised, and great skiing. It was perfect weather with glassy water and magical sunset on return. A day I will not forget!! More

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San Francisco, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

this boat is dated but that's the idea. It makes you feel like going back in time in Old America. Love the green clear waters of Emerald Bay! More

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london
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

I took an afternoon tour on the Tahoe Queen and cannot recommend it highly enough. I managed to get some amazing pictures on-board of the lake and its surroundings to go with the pictures of Emerald Bay i got from the land. The captains commentary was funny and educational, he is quite a character. It was a very relaxed affair... More

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Cudjoe Key, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011

The most amazing views of snow topped mountains! Yes- I mean there was snow on the peaks- and we were cruising on the Lake over thanksgiving weekend. We were totally surprised that they operated most of the year (weather permitting). More

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Oxnard, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

This queen cruise at Lake Tahoe is worth every penny if you love nature. It started at South Lake Tahoe Harbor near the diamond vacation resort. It had a lot to offer along the way the history of Lake Tahoe. A close up look from the lake point of view of Emerald Lake which I also enjoy by walking on... More

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Oregon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

Really enjoyable, of course we got a perfect 80 degree day. But well worth the time and money. More

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