Ages 12 and Up • Approx. 3.5 Hour Experience • Up to 16 People!
Includes: Cruise through Emerald Bay and up Tahoe’s West Shore, exploring the movie’s filming locations.
Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm (check in at 10:45am)
Days: Sundays – Saturdays (June – mid September)
Location: Leaving from Tahoe Keys Marina, 2435 Venice Drive East, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Step aboard The Tahoe for one of the most unique and story-rich boat tours on Lake Tahoe. The Godfather Lake Tahoe Crime Tour blends scenic cruising with fascinating history, taking guests through Emerald Bay and up Tahoe’s West Shore while exploring the lake’s 4 million year history of geology, its people, and the mob’s role in the creation of the gaming industry. The result is a public cruise experience that feels immersive, personal, and unlike anything else on the lake.
This tour is especially compelling for guests who want more than sightseeing alone. Along the way, you will learn why Francis Ford Coppola chose Lake Tahoe as a filming location for The Godfather Part II and how the region’s beauty, culture, and layered history helped shape one of cinema’s most iconic settings. The combination of stunning scenery and deeper storytelling makes this a standout experience for visitors looking for a memorable South Lake Tahoe boat tour.
Like every Cruise Tahoe experience, this charter takes place on a classic wooden boat and is intentionally intimate by design. With up to 16 passengers, a USCG certified captain, and an additional crew member on board, guests enjoy a small group atmosphere that feels elevated without feeling formal. For those interested in Lake Tahoe history, mob lore, Emerald Bay, and classic film connections, The Godfather Lake Tahoe Crime Tour offers a truly distinctive cruise.