Lake Tahoe’s #1 Source for Boat Rentals and Boat Charters

Find Any Boat You Need on Lake Tahoe, All on One Website

Lake Tahoe is a world-renowned vacation destination, and one of the best ways to experience it is from the water. With its crystal-clear waters and stunning mountain scenery, Lake Tahoe is the perfect place to take a private boat charter, rent a boat, enjoy a boat tour or explore the lake from a kayak!

Book a Boat Tahoe is your one-stop shop for boat rentals, boat charters, public boat tours and kayak tours in Lake Tahoe. We connect you with a wide variety of boats to choose from! Choose to either drive the boat yourself or let an experienced captain or tour guide that knows the best spots on the lake show you around!

To find the perfect boat for you simply add your preferences below and we’ll show you all the options that meet your needs!

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day on the water with your family and friends, or an exciting day of watersports, Book a Boat Tahoe has you covered. Our goal is to help you choose the right boat for your needs and to make sure you have an amazing day on Lake Tahoe!  Book your boat today!

Book Your Perfect Boat Charter or Boat Rental


Not sure what type of tour is right for you?  Compare the pros and cons of each type here.

2 Hour Private Captained Charter

  • Location : South Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $499 per group
  • Charter / Rental Length : 2 hours
  • Max Capacity : 10
  • Tour Type : Private Captained Charter
  • Watersports : Included

2 Hour Public Boat Tour Of Emerlad Bay

  • Location : South Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $125 per person
  • Charter / Rental Length : 2 hours
  • Max Capacity : 47
  • Tour Type : Shared Public Tour
  • Watersports : Not Available

3 Hour Private Captained Charter

  • Location : South Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $699 per group
  • Charter / Rental Length : 3 hours
  • Max Capacity : 10
  • Tour Type : Private Captained Charter
  • Watersports : Included

4 Hour Private Boat Charter Emerald Bay

  • Location : South Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $949 per group
  • Charter / Rental Length : 4 hours
  • Max Capacity : 10
  • Tour Type : Private Captained Charter
  • Watersports : Included

Party Boat – 40ft Custom Pontoon with Captain

  • Location : South Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $1600
  • Charter / Rental Length : 2-5 hours
  • Max Capacity : 35
  • Tour Type : Private Captained Charter
  • Watersports : Not Available

Private Sunset Captained Charter – 2 Hours

  • Location : South Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $549
  • Charter / Rental Length : 2 hours
  • Max Capacity : 10
  • Tour Type : Private Captained Charter
  • Watersports : Included

2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe

  • Location : South Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $140 per person
  • Charter / Rental Length : 2 hours
  • Max Capacity : 18
  • Tour Type : Shared Public Tour
  • Watersports : Not Available

Lake Tahoe Yacht Charter

  • Location : North Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $3200 per group
  • Charter / Rental Length : 3 – 8 hours
  • Max Capacity : 13
  • Tour Type : Private Captained Charter
  • Watersports : Paddle Boards

Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor

  • Location : North Lake Tahoe
  • Starting Price : $150
  • Charter / Rental Length : 3 hours
  • Max Capacity : 2
  • Tour Type : Kayak Tours
  • Watersports : Included

Compare : Boat Charter vs Boat Rentals vs Public Tours

What type of boat is right for you?

Private Captained Boat Charter

  • Experienced Captain That Knows The Best Spots On The Lake
  • Bring Your Own Food & Drinks
  • No Worries About Drinking & Driving
  • Relax More – No Worries About Driving
  • Safety
  • Customizable
  • Less Privacy

Private Boat Rental Without Captain

  • You Get To Drive The Boat
  • Bring Your Own Food & Drinks
  • 100% Privacy
  • Customizable
  • Driver Responsible For Boat
  • Boat Experience Recommended
  • Less Local Knowledge Without Captain

Public Sightseeing Tours

  • Budget Friendly For Smaller Groups
  • Drinks Available To Purchase
  • Social
  • Tours Available Year Round
  • Not Customizable
  • Larger Group Sizes
  • Less Personalized

Places To Visit On Lake Tahoe On Your Boat Charter or Rental

  • Emerald Bay

  • Vikingsholm Castle

  • Fannette Island

  • Camp Richardson

  • Tallac Historical Center

  • Rubicon Point

  • DL Bliss State Park

  • Rubicon Bay

  • Meeks Bay

  • Sugar Pine State Park

  • Sand Harbor

  • Thunderbird Lodge

  • Secert Cove

  • Skunk Harbor

  • Whale Beach