Great way to spend the afternoon! The 2:30 departure was perfect...wonderful views of the lake, just as one would expect. The cruise, itself, is approximately 2 - 2 1/2 hrs. some local hotels offer shuttle service to the dock, althought there is ample parking. The onboard food and bar drinks are quite expensive. M.S. Dixie and the Tahoe Queen both... More

Great specialty cocktails. Captain Dick's Revenge was great! The Rum Runner was good but powerful. The Paddlewheel Boat was very enjoyable with excellent narration along the way. This is a very relaxing activity and the best way to get photos of Lake Tahoe and the mountains surrounding it! More

Whether a first timer tourist or a long time resident this paddle boat is awesome. A great family thing. Wonderful photos together a few hours of the most incredible scenes in the world not to mention it is quality time with friends or family. I do it at least once every other year going on 28 years. More

This is not the most glamorous ferry ride and it is a bit expensive (find a coupon book to save about $5 pp), but the views of the lake and the historical commentary are great. I wish the boats spent more time in the Emerald Bay area, as was quite impressive. I recommend this to those who have never been... More

Even though it was February and cold we had a great time!! The views are amazing. You can see the ski trails at Heavenly. We had driven to Emerald Bay and it was beautiful from land but it's a whole different experience seeing it from the water. Breathtaking! Well worth the time & money. More

I recently took an afternoon Lake Tahoe cruise on the MS Dixie II with by girlfriend and 2 friends. This was the third time I have taken the cruise (twice on the Dixie and once on the sister-ship The Tahoe Queen) and it was fabulous as usual! From the middle of the lake the snow covered mountains looked absolutely amazing!... More

boat tour starts at zephyr cove in nevada (4 miles north of the stateline). relaxing and nice views. More

We took the M.S. Dixie to see the sites of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay and view of the ski slopes, Vikingsholm Castle, the Casinos and more were fantastic. Mark Twain gave an informative description of the area and allowed us, as Packer Fans, to enjoy the trip and he gave a personal shout out "Go Packers." Our older kids... More

If you want to learn a little history of the region and see some beautiful views then take the MS Dixie II. It is located in Zepher Cove at Lake Tahoe. HWY 50 is like the main street through town. Zephor Cove is well marked. I recommend calling ahead and reserving a ticket. Parking is limited and cost $8.00. The... More