- Valhalla at Lake Tahoe - Once aboard the Grateful Red luxury powerboat, we cruise from the marina and the first stop is the Valhalla estate at the Tallac Historic Center. Time stands still at one of Tahoe’s original luxury mansions built in 1920 and home to the rich and famous earliest homeowners. Lucky Baldwin built his famous Tallac Casino, and legends surround the fire which destroyed it.
- Emerald Bay State Park - We continue the mystery tour, cruising to beautiful Emerald Bay. As we pass the only island on Lake Tahoe, Fannett island, watch for the ghost of the former caretaker Captain Richard Barter walking the island looking for his lost tomb. If the spirits permit, we disembark at lonely Emerald Bay. This is a rare opportunity to walk the grounds of the mansion Vikingsholm, with no one around, except of course, someone in the mansion turning on and off the light seen in the top floor bedroom.
If you happen to notice the smell of cinnamon toast, it’s no wonder as this has been reported many times by groundskeepers, as it was the daily breakfast of the Lady of the Manor, Ms. Lora Knight.
- South Lake Tahoe - In addition to ghosts and legends, you’ll learn about the infamous Tahoe Tessie, the sea creature said to live in an underwater lair beneath Cave Rock located on Tahoe’s East Shore. With Lake Tahoe being 1,645 feet deep, the second deepest lake in the country, there is plenty of room for Tessie to hide, live, play, and creep without being seen. As the sunsets, capture the magic of the cloud formations and the amber sunsets as you make your way back to safe harbor.
- Private transportation
- Licensed Captain, Fuel and Safety Gear
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
Join Captain Bryan on a mystical boat journey exploring Lake Tahoe’s most famed spectral sites. On the opulent Grateful Red boat, you’ll enjoy hot cocoa and pumpkin spice cookies as we venture out onto the lake. As we enter Emerald Bay, keep an eye out for the apparition of Captain Rich Barter and savor the scent of cinnamon toast, a beloved treat of the previous house lady, Lora Knight. If the ghosts grant us passage, we will stop at the Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay, where you can stroll around the estate. During the fall, the grounds are deserted, providing an opportunity to take a detailed look at the property. Captain Bryan might be able to spot the mythical Tahoe Tessie, a mysterious creature hidden in the lake depth of 1649 feet. We end our journey with a twilight cruise back to safety as the stars begin to twinkle.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
