Sail and Sip with Tahoe Tastings

Amazing wine tasting, stunning Lake Tahoe scenery, all while being on a Venetian boat cruise!

Last updated: May 2024

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Wine Tour (includes wine): $125/person, Non-drinking Guest: $100/person
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Tahoe Tastings has provided us with the perfect wine tasting adventure with an added twist; we are on Lake Tahoe on a beautiful boat tour!! A water wine tasting event that could never be forgotten. Sail along gorgeous Lake Tahoe while sampling 8 amazing wines from various wine regions in Northern California. Indulge in a timeless charcuterie board as you choose your favorite wine selections. As you make your way from sparkling wine to the whites and reds, gaze out onto the lake as the captain takes you from the marina and you circle through Emerald Bay. There are three different times to experience such beauty and wine with cruises in the midday, afternoon, and at sunset. Grab a bottle of your favorites for a memorable keepsake!

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Itinerary

Arrive at the Rubicon Dock 15 minutes before wine tasting tour
Meet your captain and board "Golden Rose"
Get your glass of sparkling wine and let the tour begin
Soak in the beautiful Lake Tahoe scenery
Make a toast in the middle of the lake
Choose your favorite wine and celebrate with a picture
Grab your favorite bottle for wine tasting memorabilia

Location & Hours

2435 Venice Dr South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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Working Hours

Mon9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tue9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wed9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thu9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Fri9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sat9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sun9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Packing List

comfortable clothing
flat shoes
light snacks
bottled water
sunscreen
light jacket

4.9 ● Google reviews

Tahoe tasting is the best vacation/adventure/must-visit spot to go to. This is a traditional thing to do for me and my girlfriend for the past 3 years straight. You go to the docks and are greeted by the staff while going on a mini boat and explore the great views of lake tahoe while having 8 GLASSES OF WINE 🍷. Buckle up, besides the great selection of wine, you explore the beautiful waters, and friendly conversations with other guests while having many drinks for almost 2 hours. It's a must for any couples or individuals wanting to explore tahoe for a great price. 10/10

Amazing experience! A little over an hour and forty five minutes of pure bliss! Such a calm and relaxing boat ride across the lake to emerald bay ( beautiful) and back. The wine we had was all good, and we made some friends after a few glasses on the way back! Would do it again in a heartbeat!

Wow! Our favorite evening in Tahoe! Absolutely recommend this awesome wine tasting cruise. Fantastic wines, delicious charcuterie board and unforgettable views around beautiful lake Tahoe.

Glad we did it! Part of our anniversary celebration. Ashley was very nice and did our wine tasting. You get the tasting list but she also goes over each wine with you. The captain was also fun n nice. The boat is beautiful. The inside had plastic dividers for covid safety. The seating is comfortable. I had my CAM boat and had room to put my leg up when needed. They let me lick up my chair on the dock..and I had.NO problems with my cane on board. We lucked out with BEAUTIFUL weather. We opted for the meat n cheese tray which also came with fruits, honey n chocolate. Yum. We liked all the wines. The back of boat is open, great for pictures. Overall, highly recommend if it's in your budget.

Beautiful cruise which crosses Lake Tahoe to visit Emerald Bay. The dinner cruise departs Zephyr Cove and returns to the Cove in about 3 hours. The company offers a shuttle to most casinos and nearby resorts. We were staying 40 minutes away so they asked us to park at The Hard Rock Cafe for free and have their shuttle pick us up, which worked fine. The bar on the 2nd floor was good, where the band and dance floor are located. The food was marginal with the steak overcooked and flavorless and the salmon overcooked and hard. Food is served with plastic ware on plastic plates, so not elegant or special. The buress are beautiful and boat well maintained with a cute gift shop on board.

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FAQs

Where does the cruise go?

Cruises begin on the Golden Rose in the Tahoe Keys Marina. The course follows the south-west shore of Lake Tahoe into Emerald Bay, all the way back to Vikingsholm. We do not disembark in Emerald Bay but we will stop for picture opportunities if boat traffic allows.

Are pets allowed?

No pets please, service animals only.

Are children allowed?

Yes and No. Standard scheduled daily tours on the Golden Rose are limited to adults 21 and older.If you want to rent the vessel for a private tour, there is no age requirement.