This majestic 570 passenger paddlewheeler has the distinction of being voted "Best Boat Cruise" on Tahoe. The Sunset Dinner Dance Cruise makes for a lovely evening with live music and complimentary wine. The two-hour Emerald Bay Cruise offers a complete lunch menu and full service bar. The Champagne Brunch Cruise starts your day with complimentary mimosas and champagne. Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise is $27 for adults; $9 for kids. Sunday Brunch Cruise costs $31 for adults; $12 for kids. The Sunset Dinner Dance Cruise is $65 for adults; $35 for kids. During the winter only the Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise will be offered.

What a memorable experience you will have sailing on the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe on a 35-foot sailboat named The Avalanche. You will enjoy hands-on sailing or just sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery. The company offers two-hour sailing cruises in the afternoon. Or, if the ultimate romantic evening is what you are searching for, try a sunset cruise complete with refreshments and appetizers.An all-day charter that takes you to Emerald Bay. You can anchor-up and swim, tour the historic Vikingsholm Castle, or just stay on board and relax in the sun and have a delicious lunch. This would be the ultimate Tahoe memory and is a great idea for honeymooners. Also worth checking out is the Tahoe Cruz- a 25 passenger sailboat at the Tahoe City marina.

Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight began building her estate in 1928 with as many as 200 workers employed to carve intricate designs by hand; the hinges were hand-forged as well. Two of the most unusual aspects of the castle are the sod roof and the fact that much of the house was built without benefit of nails or other fasteners. The castle contains many fine examples of Scandinavian furnishings and antiques. This site is accessed from Emerald Bay State Park, also known as the D.L. Bliss State Park.

If you wish to view Lake Tahoe from a different perspective, try the gondola of a hot air balloon. These F.A.A. certified and registered balloons are piloted by well-experienced commercial and instructor-rated aviators. Your leisurely three-hour flight begins at dawn; so be sure to bring a jacket. And don't forget your camera for the most spectacular pictures you will probably ever take in a lifetime. You can meet at site of departure, or a shuttle can pick you up at your hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Advance reservations are an absolute must.