Reviews of Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Cruises Aboard the Bleu Wave

Bryan English
North Richland Hills, TX

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"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!"

This is the second time we took the lunch cruise, absolutely amazing!! The captain and crew were very nice and accommodating. The shuttle from our hotel was great, dan gave us tahoe facts as we drove. The food, we had pasta, salad, bread, warm chocolate chip cookies, so good. And the view is stunning! We definitely will be back on the blue wave!!!!

Bret Washichek
Denver, CO

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"Phenomenal!"

Phenomenal! Beautiful! Time stood still! Fascination was all around us. The captain ????? Is very personable with everyone. Crew is fun, hi five with everyone as they boarded with a big smile and hello. The food, great, just what we expected and more. Thank you for a great time.

Tip: Plan for heavy traffic in tahoe around south shores. Arrive early and walk around and enjoy looking at all the beauty of the lake.

Jason Severson
Tehachapi, CA

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"My family loved this cruise"

My family loved this cruise around the lake aboard this beautiful boat... It was comfortable, restrooms were clean and always available, the seating was luxurious and abundant and you had the freedom to explore -my 6yo boys loved finding all the nooks and crannies. The food was wonderful and available the whole cruise, the captain and crew were highly informed and gave an interesting talk of the statistics and history of the lake, the boat and emerald bay, the island and the inhabitants of the region. Safety was paramount for these friendly informative professionals.

Tip: Bring a camera, appropriate gear for the weather and an appetite for the food and adventure.

Rene Stoner
Stockton, CA

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"Very relaxing cruise."

Very relaxing cruise. Excellent staff who was very attentive.

Tip: Maybe a short interactive/informative game to play amongst the group.

Rebecca L
Chico

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"Lots of fun loved the crew."

Lots of fun loved the crew.

John
New Fairfield, CT

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We were in lake tahoe for a family reunion that included 14 people. The boat tour was terrific. The captain was very informative and the ride through emerald bay was great. It was a little pricey, but a great trip and i would do it again.

Donna Koritkoski
Middletown, CT

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"Crew was attentive."

Crew was attentive. Accommodations were good. Captain was knowledgeable of the terrain. Bleu wave cruises is not well marked and difficult to find.

Bonnie
Knoxville

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We had a wonderful cruise and really enjoyed captain augie's expert handling of the boat, the colorful history and geography lesson peppered with his great sense of humor, and the outstanding service by the entire crew. Our party of 6 all agreed it was the highlight of our visit to lake tahoe!

Beth Veillette
Gales Ferry Connecticut

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Highlight of our vacation so far. Captain augie was entertaining and shared his knowledge of lake tahoe.

Tim Brennan
The Colony, Texas

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"We loved our month in tahoe!"

We loved our month in tahoe! Great home. Great restaurants, and great ourdoir activities!

Tim Brennan
The Colony, Texas

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The sunset cruise was fantastic!

Tim Brennan
The Colony, Texas

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The evening cruise is the way to go. It was magical.

Tammy Engel
Tehachapi, CA

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What a fun afternoon on the blue wave. The boat is really gorgeous inside! Thank you to the captain for sharing so much local history of emerald cove.

Marsha Tennyson
Boise , Idaho

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"Everyone was very nice."

Everyone was very nice. It was a very enjoyable boat ride.

Kathryn Garcia-Colleran
Atascadero , California

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Captain steven was an excellent tour guide. Not only was he knowledgeable but also very helpful and kind. We rescued a kayak that floated away from the island which had a stranded person in need. He also let my niece drive all the way back to docks, she's is 10 and had the time of her life!

Stephen Hill
Gainesville, FL

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We enjoyed perfect weather for our sunset cruise. The crew was courteous and quick to respond our wishes. The captain had lots of interesting information about where we were and what we were seeing. Unfortunately, the time went too quickly. The bleu wave was one of our favorite highlights of our lake tahoe visit!

Tran Tran
San Jose, CA

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"Over all a great experience."

Over all a great experience. Worth every penny .

David Smith
Moulton, AL

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The captain and first mate made sure that safety was first then it was on to the sightseeing of the beautiful lake. First mate made sure no guest wanted for anything , he was will prepared with snacks and drinks.

Dan J
Fremont,Calif

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"It was a awesome time."

It was a awesome time. The yacht was amazing. The crew was fantastic. We were fortunate to have the owner on board laura. It was great talking to her. The food was incredible. I highly recommend this cruise to emerald bay.

Emma Warpack
Simi valley, California

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Amazingly beautiful! The captain and crew were top notch!

Peggy Brown
Dayton, OH

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This tour was absolutely amazing.. I loved katie. I don’t know how i got so lucky to have such an up close and personal experience but it was so good. I definitely recommend this tour. The sites were unbelievable and the pics katie took of me were so good!

Joy Gaffney
North Carolina

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I read several reviews about vma (after i booked this cruise) where people complained about vma being a waste. I must say i'm not sure why they say this. The whole process was easy, went smoothly, and the cruise was fantastic! Great way to see lake tahoe.

Sherrie Simek
Albuquerque, NM

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Awesome crew and sunset cruise. Captain was very knowledgeable. It was very pleasant! Crew was exceptional in assisting with drinks, photos etc

Richard Hollenbeck
San Angelo, TX

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"Great tour."

Great tour. Staff was attentive and entertaining. Will do it again when we return to area.

Frank Bermudez
The Villages, FL

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"Outstanding captain and crew."

Outstanding captain and crew. Been on this cruise many times in the past, but this crew was exceptional. The captain knew the history of the lake and was very entertaining with the rest of the passengers. Will certainly return again.

Mike Rygiel
Peabody MA

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Unquestionably the best boat tour i’ve ever taken. Top rated boat but the crew was even better. Their stories about and the work they put in to refurbishing this boat was a labor of love and complimented their knowledge of tahoe. Highly recommend if you want a personal enjoyable relaxing cruise to emerald bay.

Janet Hopple
Casa Grande, Arizona

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The only trouble was the long walk to get to the boat on the deck

Anita Williams
Las Vegas, Nevada

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The crew were knowledgeable and courteous. The boat was beautiful and provided excellent views and picture opportunities. We really enjoyed the people and the crew members.

Paul Larson
Santa Rosa, CA

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"We had a great time."

We had a great time. It went too fast.

Nancy Shanoff
Toronto, Ontario

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Fun way to get out on the lake

Tonya martinez-Ryan
Reno, NV

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We had a wonderful time met new friends wonderful boat great crew very nice time we live near here and this is something that we had b never done before but definitely will be doing again. Relaxing day at the lake all the fun of boating without having expenses of owning and operating. Great afternoon

Jon Coco
Lasvegas

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My wife and i went on the two hour tour to emerald lake and it was a fun experience, the captain and first mate were great . Thanks , we will be back

Thomas Strache
Phoenix, Arizona

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"Great views on the lake."

Great views on the lake. Loved traveling over to emerald cove.

Sharon Leek
Appleton , WI

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Enjoyable informative time, very cold so not able to stay on deck as we would have liked to.

Selina Alonso
Southern California

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Gi had a great experience on the boat cruise. The crew was accommodating and friendly. The captain augustine was knowledgeable about the area and made the experience even better with his humor. It was a perfect day for our happy hour cruise.

Marlene Sicre
Chino

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What an awesome day on the lake. The boat was beautiful and the crew was amazing. I give 10 stars to the captain augustine. I highly recommend this boat tour. You will not feel crowded and the staff goes above and beyond.

Bailey Hoffer
Livermore, CA

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If you’ve never been to lake tahoe before, or want to simply try something new, this cruise is the perfect way to become introduced to the blue beauty of the lake. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Immediately upon boarding the ship, you are greeted with a smile and given a free beverage. Overall it was a fantastic experience and i would definitely do it again.

Esmeralda Garcia
Houston, TX

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"Outstanding!"

Outstanding! I was visiting, my two friends have been living there but had not taken a lake cruise. We all had a great time staff and captain agustin were amazing. The captain was so knowledgeable of the area and shared the info. His narration was smooth, not intrusive on the beauty, and he gave us time for occasional peaceful serenity. We all had fun,great music, plenty of move-around space. The bar was well-stocked, including hot chocolate/coffee.

Carolyn Kinander
Encinitas, CA

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"Nice cruise."

Nice cruise. Capt. Had great info and shared.

Nicola Nelson
Bountiful, UT

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Nice boat, good commentary, very enjoyable. Champagne was a nice touch.

Kenna Strider
Lathrop, MO

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"The crew was so friendly!"

The crew was so friendly! We had a great time and would recommend.

Kay Zike
Henderson, NV

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"Enjoyed our ride!"

Enjoyed our ride! Crew was wonderful. Very accommodating. Knowledgeable of the area. Lake tahoe was spectacular!

Rasa Radavicius
San Jose, CA

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We had a wonderful cruise on father’s day sunday. Very friendly crew. The captain let my daughter to ride. It was the best day!

Dave Hinz
Clearwater, Florida

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"Such a beautiful place."

Such a beautiful place. Captain and crew were very informative and helpful. Great way to experience lake tahoe from the lake

Wayne Hale
Houston, TX

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"Great cruise on lake tahoe!"

Great cruise on lake tahoe! We were planning this cruise late as the kayaks we had planned were cancelled due to wind. We were unable to get on one cruise through vacations made easy. A representative called me directly and found a cruise that fit with our limited availability before we were leaving the area.

Patrick Davis
Lockhart, Texas

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"This was a great tour."

This was a great tour. Very nice staff. You will enjoy this cruise :)

Haydee Valentin
Fairfield, CA

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"Exciting trip!"

Exciting trip! Our first time at s. Tahoe and first cruise trip. It was fun and exciting but it was cold. We stayed inside the cabin since i cannot tolerate the cold. Make sure you bring layers! Storytelling of the area is great. Audio is clear! Crew is very exciting hip and made things exciting and made everybody welcome. One thing that’s weird is that, sometimes crew allowed their friends to take over the wheel. Well, i do remember the captain saying he is the only one allowed and qualified to handle the wheel. So that’s weird. Using feet to steer Too was… well, it was what is was…but it was a great experience! We saw the eagle, a live bear ? Too!

Thomas Tillery
Raleigh, NC

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"Great time, relaxing."

Great time, relaxing. Staff was attending. Capt.Wss knowledgeable and professional. Totally relaxing and informative cruise. Will do again next year.

Karen Martin
Eagan, MN

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"Gorgeous!!!!"

Gorgeous!!!!

Donna Tinkham
Marion, IA

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Loved the boat, the captain and mates. It was s fun and great trip for my family in the picture.

Susan Starkey
Mill Valley , CA

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"Entirely pleasant."

Entirely pleasant. Best way to see lake. Good information. Friendly helpful crew. Bundle up!

Vern Meurer
Brea , CA

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"Cruise was outstanding."

Cruise was outstanding. Captain was especially great. Narrations were very clear and informative. Overall a great experience.

John Middleton
Melrose, FL

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"Loved it."

Loved it. Great people—captain and mates. Knowledgeable and fun. We never felt rushed—there was plenty of time to enjoy the ride. Absolutely gorgeous views and so much more impressive from the water itself than from the banks and the overlooks. A splurge, but for us it was worth it.

Jason Monson
Lancaster, California

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"Excellent crew!"

Excellent crew!! Top notch and very knowledgeable of the region. We can’t wait to come back for another trip as soon as possible.

Cyndy Meadows
San Jose, CA

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Super informative and crew was superb!

Trish Gress
Napa, CA

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Our sunset cruise was perfect, the crew were top rate! Can’t wait to do this cruise again!!!

Rebecca Wall
Selma, California

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"Nice & quiet on the bow."

Nice & quiet on the bow. Serving water & sodas too would have been nice. A little more comfortable seating needed.

Cheri Brooks
Lantana, TX

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The view is amazing and the captain explained different parts of the lake well. I assumed it was free drinks, but you get 1 drink ticket then you are paying for your own fyi.

Janice Jozwiak
Cyprus, TX

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"Very good and informative."

Very good and informative. Crew was great!

Deborah Ace
Las Vegas, NV

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"We really enjoyed our cruise."

We really enjoyed our cruise. The staff were friendly, the cruise was scenic, beautiful and so relaxing.

Tip: If you like an outside view, be sure to arrive early enough to get in line and go straight to the upper deck before it fills up.

Paul Bowman
Auburn, WA

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The sunset cruise on the bleu wave was wonderful for several reasons. First was the beauty of the scenery that we saw unfold before us, both overall and up close. Entering emerald bay was beautiful in wide-angle but going up close to the island and the mansion brought out details not seem from far away. Second was the boat and crew. They were both professional and personally friendly. Captain jeff checked tomorrow's weather for me when i mentioned that i hoped to go kayaking the next day. His 1st mate mentioned good kayaking spots. Third was the food and service. The 1st mate took my drink preference and then brought it out to me on the fore deck with a smile. We didn't get a spectacular sunset, no fault of the crew, but i still have many good memories from the trip!

Tip: If you get chilly as the sun goes down make sure and bring a jacket if you want to be out on the bow.

Stephen Powell
San Diego, California

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"Really enjoyed it."

Really enjoyed it. Good explanation of what we were seeing. Enjoyed the food & music aboard. And have recommended this to several friends already

Tip: Keep up the good work. Was a good value. Loved lake tahoe and would go on cruise again on next visit

Christina Roemer
Johnstown, CO

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What an amazing experience on lake tahoe! The captain and crew were very welcoming and enjoyed sharing the history of the lake . . . The food was delicious and the time of year for a cruise was perfect! Early november (between summer crowds and the ski season) provided for a perfect, quiet lake experience! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

Bruce Nix
Glade Hill, VA

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"This was the best tour ever!"

This was the best tour ever! Captain and crew extremely knowledgeable of the lake and surroundings. Highly recommend. Great way to see the lake. The food and beverages were spectacular too!!!

Tip: Do this tour

Rose Crosby
Tifton , GA

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It was the best part of our vacation

Bonnie Darr
Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

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"The boat trip was amazing!"

The boat trip was amazing! All of the crew were friendly, efficient and very welcoming! We learned all kinds of interesting facts about lake tahoe. Food was great, especially the cookies! This trip was much better than the dixie belle one we took last time we were in tahoe. I would recommend it to anyone!

Sally Campbell
Fresno, CA

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The boat trip was well planned, the meals were great but i think it’s a little over crowded.

Dianne McLaughlin
Belmond, IO

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The staff was so friendly and helpful and the cruise took us to some beautiful spots—- the day was perfect and the food plentiful and delicious—— especially the cookies!

Debbie
Red Bluff, CA

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"LIVED THIS CRUISE."

Lived this cruise. The weather was beautiful, the captain was funny and knowledgeable, the crew was friendly. Lunch was simple but delicious. We will be back.

KC
Fairfax, VA

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"Nice views!!"

Nice views!!

Dan West
Norman, OK

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The wine tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Lunch was also great.

Angie Willie
Lake St. Louis, MO

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Had a great time on our cruise! Absolutely beautiful.

Adora Vitangcol
Las Pinas City, METRO MANILA

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The office guy who met us was very accommodating, the captain was very entertaining and so are the rest of the crew in the cruise. We had a wonderful time.

Helen Hernandez
Murrieta, CA

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Wonderful cruise and very informative and fun. Great captain and bartender. Would definitely recommend this cruise.

Peter Swiggum
Appleton, WI

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We enjoyed our trip on the bleu wave. The boat staff was polite, helpful and friendly, the meal was good and the drinks were cold. And it helped that the weather was nice. I have two complaints (suggestions?). The email confirmation should have directions to get to the dock. Gps took us to an area nearby, but in a residential area. A simple sign at the entrance to the marina would have been a huge help. The other was that there was no organization at the dockside check-in. The lady checking us in didn't know if we were registered or not. No true check-in booth. Just seemed odd. It all worked out, and i only downgraded my rating one star because of it, but they need to improve in both of these areas. The main reason we were there, however, was the boat ride and it was great. Very enjoyable. I recommend it.

Tip: Go to the marina when your gps takes you to the general area. Also, it's probably a 150 yard walk on the dock to get to the boat. They will provide a wheelchair if needed. One lady on our cruise took advantage of that service.

Donna Dreher
Green Valley, AZ

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Great people and a great afternoon on the water.

Melvin Toledo
Oakland, CA

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It was a great trip, staff on board is great, they make sure you receive a superior service, they are courteous and professional, the cruise itself has great scenes, i loved it, i would definitely do it again, i recommend it to anyone and everyone it's worth a while.

Nancy Callan
Pollock Pines, CA

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What a good way to see the lake. All the staff were friendly and pirate the mascot was great. We will tell our friends! Thanks again! Matt and nancy

Norm Kievit
York, PA

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"Had a great time."

Had a great time. Many seating options to choose from and many of them outside if you wish. We chose to sit up top and it was a great choice. The crew was very pleasant and engaging. We would recommend taking a cruise on the lake with bleu wave when you visit lake tahoe.

Helen Potirakis
North Canton, OH

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It was an awesome way to spend the day after a week at our sales meeting. All of the staff of the bleu wave made the 2 hour cruise very fun and all the more enjoyable. Would definitely do it again !

Diane
Mamaroneck, NY

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We were a group of seven and we were going to book the large cruise paddle- wheel type cruise, when the concierge recommended this instead. We were not disappointed. The crew was very friendly. The cruise was fun and informative. There were about 17 passengers in all, it's winter, and the atmosphere was personalized, comfortable and intimate.

Feiyi Sun
Los Angeles, California

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Very nice staff and cozy hotel

Victor Hernandez
Las Vegas, Nevada

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"1st time to Tahoe."

1st time to tahoe. What a beautiful place and what better way to see it but from the lake. Linda and were just blown away with this cruise. Very nice yacht,,,service was great,,, food and drinks,,,oh yeah!!!! Thank you bleu wave!!

Mary Gilliam
Mechanicsville, VA

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We only had one day at lake tahoe and this cruise enabled us to see the lake and learn some facts about the lake and some points of interest along the lake. It was very nice.

Linda Smith
Sun City West, AZ

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"Highly recommend!!"

I have some mobility limitations. Boat was easy to board and it was easy to move about. Multi-level decks gave amazing views. Cruise was beautiful. Lunch was delicious with sandwich fixin's, veggie tray, cheese tray and cookies, and included 2 free beverages. I was picked up at my hotel before and after the cruise, no extra charge. The crew were very friendly and interesting, and shared a lot of information. One of the best cruises i have been on. Highly recommend!!

Krista Fraga
Livermore, CA

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Awesome trip with an awesome staff! We recommend this to our mother in law and she went a week later.

diane knudtson
Junction City, OR

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"best thing we have done"

This was the best thing we have done in along time... The food was good, the drinks were good, the people were so friendly & the staff was great.... Thank you for a great time, we were celebrating my mom's birthday

DENEASE STREETER
YPSILANTI, Michigan

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"We had a very enjoyable time."

We had a very enjoyable time. Everything was nice.

Carol Tull
Huntley, IL

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" We really enjoyed the cruise."

It was a great day and boat ride. We really enjoyed the cruise. The dock location was easy to find and communications from your office was very good. Would do it again. Thanks

San Vu
San Jose, CA

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-next time, my children and grand children will be on board,too!