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Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience aboard the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe!
Enjoy fabulous dining as you cruise against a backdrop of astonishing views over Emerald Bay. Please contact us no less than 24 hours prior to departure to choose one of the below delicious main courses:
- Cowboy Ribeye served with a peppercorn demi, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccolini
- Airline Roasted chicken with a chimichurri drizzle, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccolini
- Broiled seasoned salmon with a citronette sauce, cheesy polenta and steamed broccolini
- Mushroom Ragu served with Rice Pilaf and steamed broccolini
After dinner, experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe from outside, or relax and enjoy the live music with our climate controlled indoor seating. Full bar service is available for purchase throughout your adventure.
Go forth and dine in style as you cruise into the sunset beauty of Lake Tahoe!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please plan to arrive at the boat dock to check in 30 minutes prior to your departure
If using our complimentary shuttle service, please plan additional time for pickup and drop off. Please see Meeting & pickup section for specific times from each location.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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To truly experience Lake Tahoe, take a trip aboard the M.S. Dixie II, a paddle-wheel boat that plies the lake’s stunning, cobalt-blue waters
Lake Tahoe (California)
This authentic paddle wheeler is sure to thrill guests looking for a unique dining experience. The Dinner Cruise offers an unforgettable evening cruise complete with a buffet meal, famous Tahoe sunsets, breathtaking views, local cuisine, and live music. Signature cocktails and fine wines are available for purchase. Dinner cruises are offered year-round on the M.S. Dixie II.
Window Seat: Premium Seating is a Seat at One of Our Window Tables
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300 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tracy F,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was very nice, the people are very friendly. The food was not the greatest , you need to have sunglasses because the sun will blind you unless you have a middle table. The scenery was beautiful but the evening cruise goes by the castle after dark so we didn't get to see that at all an that was a bummer. But the captain was very informative about the area. Still it would have been nice to see the castle. And the band that played wasn't very good, they tried but it was two guys and the singer was a little off. But everyone was so nice. It was cold so we didn't go to the top . Next time we will take an early cruise and wait til it's warm outside
Obdulia M,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Everything was perfectly on time, the staff was exceptionally kind and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a wonderful experience — very well organized and enjoyable from start to finish.
Rick H,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Food is decent and plentiful. Not the best buffet ever but good enough. Would recommend that in the winter, they start the cruise at 5pm instead of 6pm. The “sunset” part of the cruise was when we were all getting in line for food - missed a lot of viewing sunset time. After dinner, there was a two man band performing on second floor dance room. Drummer was good but keyboardist and lead singer was drunk - kept messing up and forgetting words. Didn’t keep the drunk patrons from dancing but us sober ones were just laughing at the train wreck of it all. In spite of all that, the servers were great and we had a good time. Go for your first time visit - night stars are beautiful and it was an interesting experience overall.
John S,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
Buffet style. Bring a jacket in October. Don’t sit at a table near the door where you board, if it’s cold outside. The lake is absolutely black at night. Get dessert with dinner. Lastly, get the eclairs as soon as you can, they are not restocked.
AnikiaI,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
We took the dinner cruise which was very dark. Unfortunately we were not able to see any of the sights. I was especially looking forward to Emerald’s Bay. If you’re wanting to not just experience dinner on the lake, but would actually like to take photos and take in the scenery, my suggestion is to do this during the daytime. I’m sure it magnificent!
Richard S,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
Entire cruise was great. Food, drinks, music and sites. Crew, especially Joe were fantasik! Wonderful excursion.


Dean B,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very scenic? Great way to see the lake. The food was great. The salmon and rib-eye taste great and were cooked to perfection. The band provided a great show after dinner. Enjoyed the evening. Tip take the bus they provide to the boat. The driver was great.
Steve H,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
The staff was friendly but the steak was cooked to rare and the chicken was dry. The sunset was 10 mins after we left the dock as we were eating and when we got to the bay it was dark so you couldn’t see anything. They should adjust the times of the cruise.
Lewis V,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
On October 4th, 2025, at approximately 4:35 p.m., my fiancé and I were waiting for the shuttle in front of 3 Peaks that takes guests to the dinner boat ride in Lake Tahoe. Because I have Chronic Kidney Disease and cannot stand for long periods without discomfort, I chose to wait in our parked vehicle directly in front of the shuttle stop. When the shuttle arrived, my fiancé got out first, and the driver honked and waved at him. As soon as my fiancé helped me out of the car, the driver honked again and began waving his hands impatiently, as if to say “come on.” We were no more than 12 feet away from the shuttle, and despite my condition, I walked as quickly as I could. From the time the driver arrived to when we boarded, no more than 17 seconds had passed. The repeated honking after we had already acknowledged the driver was unnecessary and embarrassing, especially given my visible difficulty walking. It made me anxious and created the impression that we were somehow holding up others, which was not the case. Once on board, my fiancé calmly told the driver, “Please don’t honk at us, you owe us an apology — we were walking as fast as we could.” The driver coldly responded, “I don’t owe you anything; I’m on a tight schedule.” Before my fiancé could even sit down, the driver abruptly pulled off, causing him to lose his balance momentarily. For the remainder of the trip, we observed the driver stop for other passengers — families, couples, and groups — and treat them politely without honking or impatience. We were the only Black couple on the bus, and it appeared that everyone else received respectful treatment while we did not. Combined with my disability, this experience was both humiliating and disheartening. .
Patrick P,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Dinner was amazing! Great food and dessert. The music and vibe was perfect for a little date night. Only thing I’d change is the tour should start earlier because most of the tour it’s dark and you don’t see anything.
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