North Tahoe Cruises - Tahoe Gal

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000

Guest capacity

Up to 121 seated guests

About this venue

The Tahoe Gal is an iconic 120 passenger paddle wheeler located in Lake Tahoe, California, The Tahoe Gal cruises daily to Emerald Bay and along the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe. Our boat has a gorgeous upper deck and a spacious lower deck with a full bar, galley kitchen and seating for 60+. We can provide the linens, flowers and mroe to make the space extra special. We also offer our "Commodore Saloon", which is a private space for a group of up to 30 that you can rent during one of our public cruises. This is a great fit for a Bachelorette party, small rehearsal dinner or intimate wedding!

Seated guest capacity

  • 60-121

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
952 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Our event spaces

Commodore Saloon

A private, affordable space to enjoy a wonderful time out on Lake Tahoe

The Saloon sits on the top deck of the Tahoe Gal and is segregated from the wheelhouse of the ship by a large glass window. You may choose to watch the Captain run the ship through the window, or the window can be draped for privacy. The Commodore’s Saloon affords the opportunity to have a small private party on one of our regular Tahoe cruises, without having to rent the entire ship. The entire ship is air-conditioned, heated, and has four audio/video stations.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Square footage

234

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

$750 for the private space (during a public cruise). This excludes ticket prices and F&B.

Commodore Saloon

A private, affordable space to enjoy a wonderful time out on Lake Tahoe

The Saloon sits on the top deck of the Tahoe Gal and is segregated from the wheelhouse of the ship by a large glass window. You may choose to watch the Captain run the ship through the window, or the window can be draped for privacy. The Commodore’s Saloon affords the opportunity to have a small private party on one of our regular Tahoe cruises, without having to rent the entire ship. The entire ship is air-conditioned, heated, and has four audio/video stations.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Square footage

234

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

$750 for the private space (during a public cruise). This excludes ticket prices and F&B.

Available services that can be provided by North Tahoe Cruises - Tahoe Gal

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Set up

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.8

4.8 out of 5

101 reviews

  • CV

    Christine V.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 26, 2025

    Amazing experience

    North Tahoe Cruises - Tahoe Gal provided us with a spectacular venue for our wedding celebration. The staff's communication when we got on the boat was timely and professional, and they really cared about hosting our special day and making it smooth and joyful. The ample space and breathtaking views were incredible. The staff were attentive and friendly, and we appreciated them making an announcement to all guests that our party had the upper salon reserved. They helped orchestrate the timing of our wedding song and touched base with us beforehand to ensure all our needs were met. The salon was the perfect private space for our group, and we are so grateful to North Tahoe Cruises - Tahoe Gal for contributing to making this wedding day truly memorable.

  • D

    Diamond

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 14

    We had the best experience on the Tahoe Gal for my daughter’s birthday! They had our table reserved and set up beautifully. Everyone on the boat was welcoming and made us feel special. The dinner food was exceptional. We started with the Artichoke Feta Dip & I had the Honey Glazed salmon over potatoes with asparagus as my entree. My daughter and friends had the brisket and we were in heaven. I got a few bites and can say it was the best brisket I’ve ever had (wish I got a picture). We were able to walk around the boat on the main deck and upper deck outside. The captain made a special announcement for my daughter’s bday & the server brought a chocolate cake dessert and then played a song to top it all off. We will definitely be back to experience the brunch or lunch cruise! 10 out of 10! Thank you to everyone on the Tahoe Gal!

    North Tahoe Cruises - Tahoe Gal•Sep 15, 2026

    Thank you so much for celebrating with us. We’re so happy to hear that your daughter’s birthday was such a special one. It was a pleasure having you all aboard, and we truly appreciate you choosing Tahoe Gal for such an important celebration. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another cruise!

  • DP

    Diana Petro

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 12

    North Tahoe Cruises - Tahoe Gal•Sep 15, 2026

    Thank you for the 5 stars⭐

  • JL

    john liu

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 12

    (Translated by Google) Lake Tahoe has clear water and a comfortable temperature, making it a great place to spend an afternoon with your children. (Original) 太浩湖的湖水清澈，湖水温度适宜，可以带着孩子玩儿一下午。

    North Tahoe Cruises - Tahoe Gal•Sep 15, 2026

    We're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for cruising with us and we hope to see you again soon.

  • KN

    kim&norm K&S

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 8

    My 3rd third Tahoe Gal cruise and it didn’t disappoint. The happy hour cruise is a great way to get a view of Tahoe from the water. The crew is awesome and my family including grandparents and kids all had a blast! Looking forward to our new trip.

    North Tahoe Cruises - Tahoe Gal•Sep 10, 2026

    Thank you for choosing to cruise with us again and again, we're so happy to hear you loved the experience. We'll share your kind words with the crew. See you again soon.

Yes - we have a private parking lot on the far left hand side of the Boatworks shopping center.
Mid-June through Labor Day
No, our venue is fully insured.
We offer corkage of $35/750mL or $25/12 pack of beer for items that we do not offer.
The closest international airport is the Reno-Tahoe airport which is about one hour's drive from the Gal.
All deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel your event within 30 days of your booked date, we will need to bill for the full amount of all estimated charges.
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
January, February, March, April, and December
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

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