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  • Paddle through the Famous Emerald Bay!
  • Enjoy a Scenic Clear Kayak Tour and Boat Ride!

NEW- Clearly Explorer Emerald Bay Clear Kayak Tour

Explore More with the Clearly Explorer!

Quick Details

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Town: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Age: 4+
  • Departs from South Lake Tahoe, CA: The Clearly Explorer departs conveniently from Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe, CA, and is easily accessible via public transportation options such as Uber, Lyft, and Lake Link. It’s an ideal experience for guests staying in South Lake Tahoe without a car, offering a hassle-free way to explore the lake.
  • Scenic Boat Cruise to Kayak Tour Destination!: Begin your adventure with a leisurely cruise aboard the Clearly Explorer, offering sweeping views of Lake Tahoe’s crystal-clear waters, forested shoreline, and hidden coves. Enjoy complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages in a comfortable, open-air setting. The cruise provides a relaxing start or finish to your kayak tour, with plenty of stunning scenery along the way.
  • Includes 1-1.5 Hour Guided Clear Kayak Tour: Enjoy a 1–1.5 hour clear kayak tour through Lake Tahoe’s famed Emerald Bay, launching directly from the Clearly Explorer. Paddle through mesmerizing blue green waters, while taking in views of the underwater sunken forest below and towering granite cliffs above.
  • The ONLY One Way (Point to Point) Kayak Tour on Lake Tahoe!: The Clearly Explorer offers Lake Tahoe’s only one-way (point-to-point) clear kayak tour, allowing guests to paddle farther without retracing their route. Unlike traditional tours, the Clearly Explorer stays nearby and picks up paddlers at the end, so guests can cover more shoreline and enjoy new sights the entire way.
  • Best VALUE Clear Kayak Tour on Lake Tahoe!: The Clearly Explorer offers the best value per dollar amount. This unique excursion is designed to optimize the Clear Kayak experience by enabling guests to escape the crowds and see the MOST during their time on the water!
  • Groups Welcome!: While this tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, and groups of all sizes it is an ideal option for larger groups of up to 30 guests!

 

Activity Description: 

Explore Lake Tahoe’s most iconic location from two different perspectives! This tour blends a scenic boat cruise with a guided clear kayak tour, taking you on an all in one journey through Emerald Bay. Departing from South Lake Tahoe, this unique 3-hour adventure takes guests on a cruise across crystal-clear waters to reach one of Lake Tahoe’s most sought after paddle destinations. Upon arrival to Emerald Bay, the clear kayaks are launched directly from the boat for a guided tour of the bay’s dazzling waters and rich history. Enjoy endless views of granite cliffs and towering peaks above and glittering blue green hues below!

The Clearly Explorer gives guests the opportunity to enjoy Tahoe’s longest point to point clear kayak paddle, with the knowledge and expertise of trained guides on the water and close by comfort of the larger vessel. Aboard, guests can enjoy complimentary amenities, a restroom, complimentary snacks, everything needed for a relaxing and immersive day on the water.

 

 

This Clearly Explorer adventure is highly recommended for guests who want to spend more time on the lake and see the famed Emerald Bay. This excursion is ideal for groups or parties of varying ages and ability levels, including families with young children or older adults, as it allows each guest to paddle at their own pace with the freedom to return to the boat at any time. Whether you’re actively kayaking or simply soaking in the views from the comfort of the vessel, everyone can participate in the experience together. With onboard amenities like a restroom, snacks, and refreshments, guests can relax between paddles, observe their party from a short distance, and enjoy the stunning surroundings without ever leaving the boat. It’s the perfect blend of activity and comfort — suited for those seeking both adventure and ease on the waters of Lake Tahoe.

 

Clearly Tahoe provides everything our guests should need during their time on the water including but not limited to small coolers with complimentary water and granola bars, USCG approved PFDs and dry bags.

Inclusions:
  • Transport to and from the kayak launch site via The Clearly Explorer (46′ tri-toon)
  • Clear Kayak(s) and Paddle(s)
  • USCG Approved Life Preserver(s)
  • Basic Instruction
  • Guided Tour
  • Small Cooler
  • Water
  • Granola Bars
  • Light Snacks
  • Non-Alcoholic Refreshments
  • Dry Bags
  • Sunscreen 
Exclusions:
  • Gratuity (18% Recommended) 

Address:

Tahoe Keys Shop
2435 Venice Drive E.,
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150