How should we dress for a boat cruise on Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe is at 6232 ft in elevation. The high elevation promotes rapid changes in weather conditions. It is not uncommon to experience changes in temperature out on the water of ten to fifteen degrees or greater over the course of less than an hour. Additionally, on very warm days in midsummer, high evaporation rates on the lake can generate thunder clouds and intermittent rain. The general rule is not to anticipate that the weather conditions you wake up with in the morning will remain throughout the day. Check the weather report and be prepared.

Bring a light coat or sweater as temperatures tend to be cooler on the water. rain wear is not necessary as the boat seating area is covered.

Soft soled shoes are desirable but not necessary.

What is the quality of Lake Tahoe water?

Lake Tahoe is the largest natural alpine lake in North America. It is known for its clear and clean water. There are few tributaries that supply water to the lake. The lake’s major source of water rechange is through ground water as a of annual snow melt. Thus, Lake Tahoe is essentially a large natural spring. The filtration of the snow melt by the rock surrounding the lake attributes to the Lakes purity and clarity. Visibility averages greater than 60 feet’

Is Lake Tahoe suitable for swimming?

Although Tahoe water is cool, there are shallow locations on the lake where temperatures are five degrees higher than the averages listed below. Visiting these locations can be arranged if desired. Inflatable water

• June: High 57°F – Low 52°F

• July: High 68°F – Low 57°F

• August: High 70°F – Low 65°F

• September: High 63°F – Low 58°F

  
  

How much time does it take to tour the lake by boat

Lake Tahoe is large incorporating 192 square miles. it is 22 miles from the south to north end of the lake. Thus, a boat departing from South Lake Tahoe to visit Crystal Cove on the north end of the Lake, approximately two hours would be spent traveling to and from these locations. The best photographic and wildlife viewing opportunities occur along the shoreline. No matter where you depart on the lake there are interesting and merorable attractions within a boat travel time of 15 minutes. Correspondence with your boat captain can establish an literary of sites to explore given the departure location and your time allowance for the tour.

If you have familiarity with Lake Tahoe and there are specific locations you wish to include in a boat tour, our boat captain can provide an estimate of the time requirements.