Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay Cruise on M.S. Dixie II

Take a 2-hour sightseeing cruise on the M.S. Dixie II around magnificent Lake Tahoe to savor the wonders of this picturesque area. Discover breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Emerald Bay, charming Fannette Island and Vikingsholm Castle.

This two-hour narrated Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise offers non-stop photo opportunities that will delight everyone in your family or group. As you cruise to, through and back from Emerald Bay, you will learn how it was formed and some of its fascinating history. Hear tales of Fenette Island (nicknamed "little rock island") within the bay, as well as the Vikingsholm Castle, the stone mansion on its shores.

You will even get a look below Lake Tahoe's surface, with a special video presentation of "Sunken Treasures of Lake Tahoe". This is a state-of-the-art video presentation showing what lies deep beneath the brilliant blue of Lake Tahoe's surface. Travel 500 feet below the waters of Glenbrook Bay to tour the Steamer Tahoe, the majestic vessel that cruised Lake Tahoe for 50 years before being sunk by her owners.

See underwater canyons and rocky bluffs that until now have never been seen by human eyes. Cruise through recently discovered ancient forests of petrified trees; forests that forced scientists to rethink theories of the lake's size and evolution. Roam the bottom of Emerald Bay and explore newly discovered sea mounds that are unlike any previously known underwater formation at Lake Tahoe.

Optional buffet lunch is available on the morning cruise during summer, which consists of a deli meats, cheeses, salads, soups, bread, chilli, cookies, soda, tea and water. Full bar service is also available (additional cost) for onboard M.S. Dixie II during the round-trip excursion from historic Zephyr Cove to Emerald Bay.

Schedule details

MS Dixie II Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise

Departure Point:

Cruise departs from Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Departure Time:

May 26 to June 14: Daily except Monday at 12:00pm
June 15 to September 7: Daily at 11:30am and 2:30pm
September 8 to October 4: Daily at 11:30am and 2:30pm except Tuesday
October 5 to November 1: Daily except Tuesday at 11:30am and 2:30pm
November 2 to November 3: Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:30am
November 4 to December 18: Daily except Tuesday at 1:00pm
December 19 to January 1: Daily except Tuesday at 11:30am and 2:30pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

MS Dixie II Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise

Inclusions:

• Sightseeing cruise
• Video presentation of "The Sunken Treasures of Lake Tahoe"
• Local Taxes

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Smoking is permitted on the 3rd deck and outside viewing areas only
• Wheelchairs are permitted on M.S. Dixie II, however there are no elevators on board servicing the 2nd level

Local Operator Information:

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