Lake Tahoe, there's nothing like it!
2025 will be our inaugural season at Lake Tahoe. While we've had boats up at the lake many times in the past, this will represent the first time we've made vessels available at both north and south shores at the same time. In the north, most excursions will leave from North Tahoe Boat Rentals, a great Partner for us and ideally equipped to provide our licensed Captains for trips aboard our Dreamboat NIRVANA. All charters are reserved for Vintage Yacht Club members only. If you are not yet a member and would like to join or to acquire fractional use tokens which can be redeemed for experiences at Lake Tahoe, contact us at 844-Old-Boat or via email at [email protected].
We will be starting the season with one runabout in the north and one in the South. These will be availble either Captained, or as a bareboat charter flor members. Should you want to bareboat charter, be prepared to prove your capability to our Port Captain before boarding your guests. If you are seeing this well before the summer season is upon us, and you'd like to reserve a spot for yourself before the season is upon us, contact us 844-Old-Boat and let us know what type of experience you prefer (motoryacht or runabout bareboat charter). Then we can refer you to the appropriate program which will accommodate your desires, wehether your interest is in Lake Tahoe only or in having access to all our Vintage Yacht Club venues across the west.
Motoryacht and runabout experiences are available via the purchase and redemption of fractional use tokens prior to your arrival at the lake. With tokess, you can resreve a cruise or overnight aboard NORVANA, or bareboat reserve a classic runabout or utility for four hour periods.Bareboat reservations (runabouts only, NIRVANA is Captained) will only be available to those who have demonstrated an ability to operate one of our vessels with the Port Captain. To reserve a bareboat charter you must be licensed and capable of signing the appropriate Vintage Yacht Club indemnification and hold harmless agreement.
As it lay there with the shadows of the mountains brilliantly photographed upon its still surface, I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole earth affords.” Mark Twain
OUR VESSELS
North Shore -
1929 Grandy Dreamboat NIRVANA
With Captain
North Shore -
1941 Mercury Racer
Available as Bareboat
Leaving from North Tahoe Boat renatls daily, this 19 foot runabout is one of the last pre World War II Mercury's known to exist. It has been repowered with new V8 power and performs beautifully, evean at the altitude of Lake Tahoe. Enjoy it with or without a Captain and make sure you visit your favorite sights at speed, with the wind in your hair. Seats six, including Captain.
South Shore -
'53 Chris Craft Riviera
Available as Bareboat
The Riviera is one of the most appreciated production classics built by the Chris Craft factory in Algonac, Michigan. A true runabout with twin seating areas and plenty of power, you and your guests can cover much of the lake in short order. Available either with Captain or as a bareboat charter, it comfortablly seats six including the Captain.
Leaves from Tahoe Keys Marina.
Captained: 3 Tokens (four hour windows)
1948 Chris Craft Sedan
One of our favorites based upon it's design and Art Deco look, this Chris Craft spends its time apart from the summer Lake Tahoe in a covered skip in Napa, California. Ideal for entertaining friends or enjoying a meal in the salon or on the aft deck, this classic will take you quickly back to the Eisenhower Administration. Book ot at the website or contact the Port Captain.
Captained: 3 Tokens (four hour windows)
Bareboat: 5 Tokens (four hour windows)
1953 Chris Craft Riviera
One of the classic runabout configurations built by Chris Craft in Algonac, Michigan, this roomy and fast runabout will let you experience Lake Tahoe like you've never seen it before.
Captained: 3 Tokens (four hour windows)
Bareboat: 5 Tokens (four hour windows)
1941 Mercury Racer
One of the very last pre World War 2 Mercury runabouts known to exist, this vessel has been recently repowered with plenty of Chevrolet V8 power to propel you and your guests across the lake at speed.