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Tahoe City Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals

Tahoe City Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

Truckee, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Fishing/ski boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

Rent a Avalon Pontoons pontoon in Douglas County, NV near me

$177+ /hour

Douglas County, NV

4.9 (25 bookings)

2016 Avalon Pontoon Boat For Rent at Lake Tahoe

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$234+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (56 bookings)

Tritoon party boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$150+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.0 (10 bookings)

Immaculate Regal 21 OBX – Premium Cruising & Sporty

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a MB Sports bow rider in Homewood, CA near me

$235+ /hour

Homewood, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

Watersports and Tours with Captained MBSport B52

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 7 passengers

$112+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (18 bookings)

Lake Tahoe's Wavy Gravy

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$345+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

Open Bow Powerboats - Sightseeing & Watersports

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$211+ /hour

Glenbrook, NV

5.0 (57 bookings)

2022 Manitou Aurora LE Tritoon

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$258+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (73 bookings)

Brand new Yamaha Ski boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Reinell cruiser in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$157+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (15 bookings)

Cruise Lake Tahoe 20' Bow Rider!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$150+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.4 (52 bookings)

Spacious 24-Foot Pontoon Boat for Unforgettable Water Adventures!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$1,050+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (6 bookings)

40' Chris Craft - Up to 20 Guests - Bathroom

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 20 passengers

$1,176+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (5 bookings)

"Vivid Dreams" Party Boat for Up to 35 Passengers

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 35 passengers

Rent a Bayliner bow rider in Tahoe City, CA near me

$103+ /hour

Tahoe City, CA

4.4 (165 bookings)

18' GLSTRON SX175, with wakeboard and tube

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Four Winns Boats cruiser in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$228+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

CLASS G-Four Winns 230

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a PRINCECRAFT pontoon in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$242+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

Pontoon Cruiser Lake Tahoe 10 Guest

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$179+ /hour

Carnelian Bay, CA

5.0 (6 bookings)

Cherry Red Cobalt 200 Bowrider - Lake Tahoe Classic

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a AXIS WAKE RESEARCH ski and wakeboard in Carnelian Bay, CA near me

$285+ /hour

Carnelian Bay, CA

2021 Axis wakesurf boat with Captain on Lake Tahoe!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

324,050

Customers Reviews

5.0

Avg. Rating

Lake Tahoe's Wavy Gravy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

The staff in the experience were great however a couple things they should point out in the rental agreement is that...

David

Jun 2026
Fishing/ski boat

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Great little boat and Eric was super flexible in where and when to meet us. He had some helpful advice to get us...

Kevin

Jun 2026
Pontoon Cruiser Lake Tahoe 10 Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Couldn’t have asked for a better time on our boat. Everything was easy and accommodating. Kannon, our captain, was...

Alec

May 2026
2016 Avalon Pontoon Boat For Rent at Lake Tahoe

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Luke was great, we rented it for 7/21, but wind was going to be bad so he reached out and recommended another day. ...

Michael

Jul 2025
Cherry Red Cobalt 200 Bowrider -
Lake Tahoe...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Great boat! Excellent experience for family with young kids.

Ellen

Sep 2025
Cruise Lake Tahoe 20' Bow Rider!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Awesome crew, have everything you need, very informative. Took care of everything we needed!

Wyatt

Jul 2025

How to rent a boat in Tahoe City?

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Select a captain

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Set sail

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a boating license to rent a boat in Tahoe City,CA?

Yes, California's new law mandates a boater education course for specific age groups in Tahoe City, CA. Refer to California Department of Boating and Waterways (http://dbw.ca.gov/Pubs/Abc/) for details. Exploring rental or charter options with a captain through Boatsetter can simplify your experience in Tahoe City and numerous other locations. Remember to verify any additional requirements with local owners and operators.