Tahoe Blue Boat Rentals

Rentals from Tahoe Blue Boat Rentals include life jackets, fuel, cooler storage and navigation maps. Amenities vary by boat and by season, so confirm what comes with the boat you book.

In Nevada, age 16 is when an authorized operator of a rented power-driven vessel on interstate waters may operate without the under-16 supervision rule. NRS 488.730 says an operator under 16 must be listed on the rental agreement and may operate only when an authorized operator age 18 or older is aboard and supervises. Personal watercraft operators must be at least 14 under NRS 488.580; NAC 488.350 bars personal watercraft rentals to anyone under 18. Boater education is birth-date based: NRS 488.730 covers operators born on or after January 1, 1983 using vessels over 15 horsepower on interstate waters, with listed alternatives for compliance. Rental operators may set higher minimums, so confirm when booking.

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (leg.state.nv.us)

Nevada does not require a general boating license, but anyone born on or after January 1, 1983 needs proof to operate a power driven vessel over 15 horsepower on interstate waters. The Nevada Department of Wildlife administers the program. It applies to qualifying personal watercraft; PWC operators must be at least 14.

Alternatives include a Coast Guard maritime license or a temporary permit valid 60 days with a new or transferred vessel. Nonresidents age 18 or older may follow home state requirements during visits up to 60 days. For covered rentals, the renter must be 18, the agreement lists authorized operators, and each receives a safety briefing; listed operators under 16 need an authorized operator 18 or older aboard to supervise.

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (ndow.org)

From Incline Village, boat on Lake Tahoe to Sand Harbor, Secret Cove and Skunk Harbor. Sand Harbor combines clear water, gently sloping beaches and rock formations, and its launch has two wave-protected double ramps. Secret Cove is a scenic day-use beach accessible by boat, but it has no dock or pier. Skunk Harbor is another scenic beach stop popular with boaters, with historic stone cabins on shore. All three destinations are connected along Lake Tahoe’s Nevada shoreline, so renters already on the water can visit them on the same outing.

Source: Nevada State Parks (parks.nv.gov)

From Incline Village, boaters can plan Lake Tahoe day trips to Sand Harbor, Kings Beach, Tahoe City and Emerald Bay. Sand Harbor draws visitors with gently sloping beaches, clear water and granite formations; Kings Beach combines a public landing with nearby shops and restaurants; Tahoe City’s Commons Beach offers picnicking and an easy walk into town; and Emerald Bay rewards the trip with rugged shoreline views, Vikingsholm and Fannette Island. The Lake Tahoe Water Trail identifies launch and landing access around these destinations, and California State Parks notes that private boats reach Emerald Bay.

Source: Nevada State Parks (parks.nv.gov)