The Famous Thunderbird of Lake Tahoe

55 ft
Boat length
Up to 12
Passengers
Captained
This boat is rented with a captain
93%
Owner’s response rate

The boat

This legendary wooden speedboat is a 55' Thunderbird

that was custom built out of Mahogany in 1939 for famous American, George Whittell. All cruises embarking from Thunderbird Lodge include a private tour of the estate. Cruises include non-alcoholic beverages, wine and beer, and a chef’s selection of cold or hot hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, or a light meal onboard, depending on the duration of the cruise.

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Hi-Lift
Owned by
Hi-Lift
4.8
(10 ratings)

Amenities

Bathroom
Anchor

Specifications

Year
1939
Length
55 ft.
Make
Huskins Boat Craft
Model
Thunderbird
Capacity
12
/ (excl. fees)
Date
Duration
Start time
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Ratings & reviews

Boat location

Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.

Your crew

Boat owner
Hi-Lift
Hi-Lift
4.8
(10 bookings)
management
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  • Response rate: 93%
  • Avg. response time: < 12 hours

Things to know

Allowed on boat

pets
swimming
smoking
alcohol
kids under 12
fishing
glass bottles
shoes
liveaboard
red wine

  • Free cancellations until 5 days before the booking start time.
  • 50% refund for cancellations between 3-5 days before the booking start time.
  • Cancellations within 2 days of the booking start time are non-refundable.
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This boat belongs to a Commercial Owner, an independent boat rental company. A Commercial Owner is an independent, Boatsetter-approved boat rental company who provides their own insurance to their guests.


A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.

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If requested, the owner can provide a list of available captains for bareboat charter or the renter can use their own qualified captain. If the boat is being time chartered, the owner will provide the Captain.