About Andrew
“This account is for Tahoe Reel, Power, and Paddle of Camp Richardson Marina. ”
Aboard since 2022
From South Lake Tahoe, CA
Reviews of Andrew (50)
- RenoReno★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 stars (4/5)Aug. 16th
We had a great day. Easy booking, easy checkin, boat ran great and was just right for our group of 8. We did have minor issues with stereo (connecting to BT and only 1 speaker worked) but otherwise all good. Would definitely rent again.
- AlexaAlexa
Incredible staff and a great boat. Don’t go anywhere else, these guys are the best
- RyanRyan
The boat itself is great, not super powerful but very smooth and quite, the size/shape of the hull handles Tahoe waters well, which many boats cannot. Be cautious of the fuel fee. Instead of charging you for actual fuel used (we used barely any), they charge you $50/hr. I noticed after the fact that this was disclosed, but I missed it on booking. It is a tricky way for them to get 30% more on arrival when you thought you paid in full already.
- AndreAndre
The boat was great, the captain “Dylan” was awesome. It was disappointing that the boat didn’t have the grill as advertised and we bought food to grill, and that the bathroom didn’t work. Would have been nice to know ahead of time. Aside from that it’s a fun boat.
- Aki
- TaylorTaylor
We had such a great time! Dylan was our captain, and he was truly awesome. He made the whole experience fun, relaxing, and memorable. We loved that the boat came with a lily pad and paddleboard—they were such a fun bonus and made our time on the water even better. We would absolutely book again and highly recommend this experience!
- Damanjit SinghDamanjit Singh★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 22nd
- CurtisCurtis
Awesome experience! Great day, great boat! Andrew and Dawn were so friendly and helpful. Would rent from Andrew gain for sure.
- MikeMike
Max speed was only 14 mph. We could not go very far bec
- Patrick
- joannajoanna★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 24th
My family had a great experience! Smooth sailing at its best from start to finish! We are absolutely renting from Andrew moving forward!!!
- JoshuaJoshua★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 30th
Boat was awesome!
- GerardoGerardo★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 17th
Boat was great. Plenty of room for all 6 of us.
- ChristineChristine★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3/5 stars (3/5)Aug. 05th
We were happy we rented a boat and got out on the water. The pontoon is not in good condition. There is damage on the front we had to keep reminding our kids about so they didn’t get hurt. Water leaks up into the boat through the carpet and it goes extremely slow. We rented the boat for 6 hours and never could have used all the gas because it’s so incredibly slow. It was disappointing to spend so much for so little. I would find another rental next time.
- PhillipPhillip
The young staff was friendly and nice to deal with. The boat was older and couldn't go very fast which limited how far we could go. But it was clean and in good working order. Also, the marina charged us $200 for gas for the 4 hour rental but we only used a quarter tank. That's like $40 per gallon. Overall, we had a great time, but the cost was excessive.
- GarrettGarrett
- StephSteph
Great morning out on Andrew's pontoon! It was clean, spacious, and kids enjoyed the sound system while cruising Emerald Bay and other sites. Highly recommend!
- RattanapornRattanaporn★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 stars (4/5)Aug. 27th
- SydneySydney
The Tiki Boat was an absolute blast. I was worried we had no toys/floaties so I had purchased target floaties. The dock boy helped us blow them up and to our surprise we had a huge lily pad and paddle board on the boat. Even better. The boat was spotless. A clean toilet on board. Andrew and Meerkat were easy to work with and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Would book this again in a heartbeat!
- DavidDavid
The staff in the experience were great however a couple things they should point out in the rental agreement is that you have to pay $12 to park there and they should make it clear that it’s $50 per hour is how they track fuel consumption whether you sit and float around or drive the hell out of the boat it’s the same price. The boat we got was in pretty good shape, but it have rough use and the AM/FM stereo did not work and they acted like they never knew it did
- ThomasThomas
Thank you for a great experience. The boat was great, and we enjoyed cruising Lake Tahoe.
- SteveSteve
$50 per hour for gas is a scam. We went out for four hours and only went through a 1/4 tank which should have cost $20-30 but their lame policy states you have to pay $200 plus tax which was $223. Parking is $12 and was told they will validate but the people working the front counter said we can only validate one car. There were two cars in our group. The boat has a 200hp engine and only went 18-19 mph. We were looking for a great time on the lake with the family but unfortunately we didn’t
- RafaelRafael★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 30th
Boat was great! Service at the local area to take the boat was super helpful!
- AllisonAllison
A wonderful day in a beautiful boat with a terrific captain!
- BiancaBianca
We celebrated a 70th birthday with a handful of family. Captain Dylan was amazing! Messaged ahead of time to check in, provided background and facts about Lake Tahoe, and was overall attentive.
The family had a great time and would definitely book again in the future.
- RichardRichard
It was amazing! Used the boat to propose on the water. The best experience!
- JulianJulian★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 11th
The boat was clean and well maintained. Martin was a fantastic captain and really showed us around the Lake well. Definitely would book with these guys again!
- ChrisChris
Had a great time and caught a handful of fish.
- Hal
- TristanTristan
Great rental! They were very thorough and communicative. They have a foolproof support system and walkthrough program for the first timers as well. Boat was in good and expected condition for a rental. They were helpful and knowledgeable for nice spots around the lake as well! Will definitely rent again! Also not stated - but standard for the lake it seems- the fuel is a flat rate $50 per hour. Not a big deal.
- PJPJ
Lake Tahoe is a must see, and the best way to do that is on the water! Dylan was a fantastic captain of the double decker tiki party boat, very knowledgeable about the lake and surrounding areas, great sense of humor, always keeping safety a top priority. We had ages 6 months to 65 years on the boat and Dylan handled the group of 11 with ease! Grilled lunch, swam, SUP, slide and jumping off the top -great fun. Highly recommended! Great day had by all.
- MaxMax
Andrew and team were great. Friendly and efficient and the boat worked great.
- DavidDavid
Dylan was great as a captain. Our family had a great time. The upper deck with a slide off the back was great! On the upper deck, there are couches and speakers and if one wants shade, one can just remain below the upper deck. Best of both worlds. The kids and adults had a great time. Also, the onboard bathroom was a must and separates this booking from others. We booked for 6 hours and was worth it. Highly recommended.
- JayJay★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3/5 stars (3/5)Jun. 14th
The boat didn't have anchor, which meant we couldn't just anchor near the shores. it also didn't have any ladder to get into the boat from the water. Essentially getting into and out of water was restricted. The music system was broken some pioneer car player which wouldn't connect to bluetooth.
- DevanshiDevanshi★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 01st
We had good 2 hours. Andrew and his team were great.
- OliviaOlivia
We booked Andrew’s boat months ago for a special occasion. The day before, he cancelled our slot due to his own double-booking, offered us a worse morning time, and said he’d offer a 1-hr refund and free fuel for the trouble. The system apparently couldn’t process 3 hrs, so we agreed to sort it after. Once back, the desk refused the refund, contradicting Andrew and his website. Andrew hasn’t called or messaged back since. Captain Dylan was great- not his fault. Shady business from ownership.
- TimothyTimothy
Everything was easy about the boat rental from reserving it online, making payments and checking in and getting on the water the day of the rental. Make sure to do your waivers and boat lesson before you arrive to save time.
- MikeMike★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1/5 stars (1/5)Aug. 04th
The boat photos did not match what it actually appears it was very beat up and old. Also, I didn’t like the way they charge you for gas that you don’t even use for no reason this was not the first time I rented a boat, but it was a first time from this site. I would never rent anything from here again or recommend anyway to get it. It is a scam in my opinion.
 - JuanaJuana★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 28th
We had a great experience! Everything was easy from start to finish, and the whole process was smooth. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed. The boat was exactly what we expected, and we had an amazing time on the water. We would definitely rent from them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hassle-free boat rental experience!
- williamwilliam
Captain was great we really enjoyed the ride
- James EJames E
The boat was fine, the co-captain’s pedestal seat was loose and wobbly. My only complaint was the fuel charge, the booking said “fuel extra”, it didn’t specify that you must prepay for a full tank ($223) regardless of how much you burn. I only used 1/4 tank in 4 hours.
- Chad
- ChrisChris★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Custom Built 27' RiverHawk - Ultimate Performance and comfort in WaterJul. 05th
Great experience! Captain Andrew was a fantastic guide for the day! Absolutely would recommend this to anyone looking for a great fishing charter in Tahoe!
- DianeDiane
What a fine time we had! The boat was just perfect. Check in and out was a breeze, and the orientation helped put any concerns we had to rest. Highly recommend. It’s such a great value too!! Side note- beware of parking at the marina on the weekends during peak times. It was super busy but we did find a spot even though the signs said the lot was full.
- RobertRobert
Renting a boat in Tahoe was an absolute game-changer! The service was incredible, and they easily accommodated my whole family. Seeing Tahoe’s breathtaking beauty from the water is a completely different experience—once you go back to land, you realize just how magical it is. I only wish we had booked it for longer!
- JohnJohn
Andrew at Camp Richardson Marina was great and easy to work with. My only issue was with the boat itself. It's an older boat and did not get over 25 mph while on the water. It was hard to pull even 1 person on the tube. Other than that, great experience.
- GregoryGregory
Nice boat, good communication, easy pickup and drop off. Couldn’t award a 5 star because much of the boat including all windshield surfaces were covered with a layer of pollen. That should have been wiped clean before our rental started.
- AlexAlex
Andrew and his team were great. Unhurried and fair around rental duration. Great boat as well
- ParkerParker★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2/5 stars (2/5)Jun. 20th
Arrived at 11:00 for my scheduled rental.
Didnt get on the boat until 11:30 due to about 5 minutes of paperwork and 25 minutes to fill up the boat with gas. You will probably think you will be charged local market value for the gas you use? Nope. They charge you $50/hour for gas! I drove for 4 hours straight and used a 1/4 of a tank. Why so little gas? They adjust the throttle so wide open is really only 2/3 throttle. Then, double charged me on gas scam. Enjoy the dirty money Andrew... - NicoleNicole★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 28th
the boat was very clean and the employees were very attentive!!