SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — July 31, 2026 — Tahoe Cruises, the longtime Lake Tahoe boat tour and private charter operator, has been honored with two titles in the 2026 Best of Tahoe awards, presented by the Tahoe Daily Tribune: Best of Tahoe, Best Boat Company, and Best Boat for its flagship vessel, the Spirit of Tahoe.
For more than 45 years, Tahoe Cruises has carried visitors and locals across Lake Tahoe's waters, from scenic sightseeing tours to Emerald Bay and sunset sails. The recognition comes as the company continues to grow its private charter and private event business, giving guests two distinct yachts to book exclusively for weddings, corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, and other special occasions.
Tahoe Cruises operates two vessels available for private charter. The Safari Rose, the company's primary charter and wedding yacht, was built in 1959 by the 3M Company and was named Yacht of the Year in her debut. Finished in rich mahogany and teak, the 80-foot yacht accommodates up to 68 guests with three guest staterooms, a dining room, a main salon and bar, and a covered aft lido deck. The Spirit of Tahoe, which joined the fleet in 2021 and serves as the company's main daily cruise boat, is also available for private charter, with room for up to 100 guests across two bar areas and heated indoor seating.
Private events on either yacht are fully customizable, with Tahoe Cruises' event specialists — who bring 40 years of combined experience coordinating weddings on the lake — handling cruise length, route, catering, and onboard details for elegant lake weddings, corporate retreats and team events, family gatherings and milestone celebrations, and private scenic sightseeing charters.
Private charters and events can be booked directly through Tahoe Cruises at Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe. Guests interested in reserving the Safari Rose or the Spirit of Tahoe for an upcoming event can request a quote at tahoecruises.com/group-events, call 1-775-588-1881, or email info@tahoecruises.com.
About Tahoe Cruises
Tahoe Cruises has offered boat tours, sunset cruises, and private charters on Lake Tahoe for more than 45 years, departing from Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe. The company operates two yachts: the historic 1959 Safari Rose, its primary vessel for weddings and private events, and the Spirit of Tahoe, a modern catamaran serving as the company's main daily cruise boat and available for private charter. Learn more at tahoecruises.com.
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Event planners and corporate clients interested in booking private charters can request options starting at $2,500 for groups of up to 30 guests, with year-round availability through the company's established platform. Tahoe Cruises operates daily departures from Ski Run Marina, offering both seasonal specialty cruises and fully customizable private experiences. For additional details, visit https://tahoecruises.com/