Planning a Bachelor/Bachelorette party? Getting the whole fam together for a reunion or one of the kiddos’ birthdays? Or does your corporate event need an unforgettable day on the water?
This page is designed to help you decide what boats will be best for your group and provide pricing estimates so you can plan the best Tahoe lake day for your budget.
25′ Double Decker Pontoon
23′ Single Decker Pontoon
Premium 24′ Boat
Basic Upgrade 21′ Boat
Basic 21′ Boat
Budget 21′ Boat
1. Choose Your Boat
Do you want to enjoy your food and drinks while you leisurely cruise around? Book our Double Decker Pontoons and have your own party island! Does your group want to explore the whole lake? Book our Bowriders and adventure down to Emerald Bay, the Jewel of Lake Tahoe and one of the most photographed places in the world!
Our fleet includes 13 speedboats with capacities ranging from 6 to 9 people, and four pontoons: two single-deckers and two double-deckers that each have a capacity of 12 people.
*Pontoons go significantly slower than speedboats…
2. To Captain, Or Not To Captain
Do you or members of your group want to drive? Great! Just keep in mind that the US Coast Guard requires that the driver stays 100% sober (one beer counts).
Need a sober driver, or want a local guide that can take you to the best coves on the lake? Hire some captains! They’ll take the helm on your fun adventure so you can relax and enjoy the beauty of Tahoe with your friends and family. We love our captains and highly recommend them.
With captains, you can:
- Tie Up the Boats
- Anchor
- Go to On-the-shore Restaurants (Sunnyside, Garwoods, Chambers, etc.)
- Discover the Best Spots and Secret Coves of Lake Tahoe
- Go to Sheltered Spots that keep out of Wind/weather
- Have a Designated Driver
3. The Ultimate Packing List
We supply the boats and captains, you bring:
- Food, water, drinks, cups, towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, sweatshirt/pants, wind breaker, phone charger/usb, hats, a fantastic playlist.
- Please DO NOT bring messy foods, cheetos, BBQ sauce, red wine, glass, etc. (anything that can stain our white seats or cause damage/injury).
4. Estimates for Planning Your Rental
Pontoon Rental Options
 Half Day Pontoon Rental Options | Price + Booking Fee (6%) | Trip Protection (Optional) | Captain (Optional) | Gas Estimate (Paid Day Of) | Estimate Total | Pricing/Person (Based on 20 People) |
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| 2 Single Decker Pontoons Half Day | $2,098 + $126 | $98 | $350 ($175/Each) + Tip | $200 | $2,872 | $145/Per Person |
| 2 Double Decker Pontoons Half Day | $2,998 + $180 | $98 | $350 ($175/Each) + Tip | $200 | $3,826 | $195/Per Person |
| 1 Single + 1 Double Pontoon Half Day | $2,548 + $153 | $98 | $350 ($175/Each) + Tip | $200 | $3,349 | $170/Per Person |
| Full Day Pontoon Rental Options | Price + Booking Fee (6%) | Trip Protection (Optional) | Captain (Optional) | Gas Estimate (Paid Day Of) | Estimate Total | Pricing/Person (Based on 20 People) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Single Decker Pontoons Full Day | $3,798 + $228 | $198 | $700 ($350/Each) + Tip | $400 | $5,324 | $270/Per Person |
| 2 Double Decker Pontoons Full Day | $4,998 + $300 | $198 | $700 ($350/Each) + Tip | $400 | $6,593 | $330/Per Person |
| 1 Single + 1 Double Pontoon Full Day | $4,398 + $264 | $198 | $700 ($350/Each) + Tip | $400 | $5,948 | $300/Per Person |
Bowrider Rental Options
 Half Day Bowrider Rental Options | Price + Booking Fee (6%) | Trip Protection (Optional) | Captain (Optional) | Gas Estimate (Paid Day Of) | Estimate Total | Pricing/Person (Based on 20 People) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Basic Boats Half Day | $1398 + $84 | $98 | $350 ($175/Each) + Tip | $300 | $2,230 | $140/Per Person |
| 2 Basic Upgrade Boats Half Day | $1598 + $96 | $98 | $350 ($175/Each) + Tip | $300 | $2,442 | $155/Per Person |
| 2 Premium Boats Half Day | $1998 + $120 | $98 | $350 ($175/Each) + Tip | $300 | $2,866 | $180/Per Person |
| Full Day Bowrider Rental Options | Price + Booking Fee (6%) | Trip Protection (Optional) | Captain (Optional) | Gas Estimate (Paid Day Of) | Estimate Total | Pricing/Person (Based on 20 People) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Basic Boats Full Day | $2398 + $144 | $198 | $700 ($350/Each) + Tip | $500 | $3,940 | $250/Per Person |
| 2 Basic Upgrade Boats Full Day | $2598 + $156 | $198 | $700 ($350/Each) + Tip | $500 | $4,152 | $260/Per Person |
| 2 Premium Boats Full Day | $3598 + $216 | $198 | $700 ($350/Each) + Tip | $500 | $5,212 | $330/Per Person |
Big Group Boat Rental Calculator
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Captain pricing: $50/hour per captain.
Half day captain fee: $175 per boat.
Full day captain fee: $350 per boat.
Tips and fuel are estimates.
Captain Pricing
Captains can be picked from a list. North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental captains can be hired at $50/hr. This equates to:
- Half Day (3 1/2 hrs): $175, typical tip = $100
- Full Day (7 hrs): $350, typical tip = $200
You may always hire captains through or outside of NLTBR. Keep in mind that captain rates outside of North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental tend to range from $80–$200/hr.
