Skip to ContentZephyr Cove is a Nevada-side resort on Lake Tahoe with cabins, campgrounds, a beach, paddlewheel cruises on the MS Dixie II and guided snowmobile tours. Four dated cruises are listed through New Year’s Eve.
Checked November 2, 2026. Dates, prices and hours change; the official page wins.
- $105winter cabin from, per night (resort)
- 4dated cruises listed to Dec 31
- 2 nightswinter cabin minimum
- Nov 11free Veterans Cruise
What The Resort Lists
- LodgingCabins and campgrounds with beach access; winter cabin lodging listed from $105 to $110 per night with a two-night minimum.
- CruisesMS Dixie II paddlewheel cruises (day, sunset, dinner and holiday); prices not listed.
- WinterGuided snowmobile tours; season not stated.
- Dated cruises read 2026-11-02Veterans Cruise (free) Nov 11; Thanksgiving Cruise Nov 26, 4 p.m.; Santa Cruise Dec 19, noon; New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise Dec 31, 6:30 p.m. (resort page).
- OperatorNot confirmed; the page does not name one.
Wikipedia gives an elevation of 6,752 feet, a 2020 population of 679 and says the name comes from the Washoe Zephyr wind. Those are secondary.
What We Could Not Confirm
These items were not read on an official page when we checked, so we do not state them as fact. Who can confirm each one is named.
- Cruise prices and the operator (zephyrcove.com).
- Snowmobile season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zephyr Cove have cruises in winter?
Yes, dated holiday cruises are listed. Confirm prices and times on the resort page.
Sources
Cite this page: It’s Reno editorial team, “Zephyr Cove,” itsreno.com, checked November 2, 2026.
Coming Up Here
Veterans Cruise
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
Zephyr Cove Resort · Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe paddlewheel cruise listed by the resort as free for all veterans and active military. Price: Free for veterans and active military (as titled)
Not confirmed: The page prints no year; the dates are read as 2026 because the weekday matches and the page was read in early November 2026. The dollar price for others was not shown.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Thanksgiving Day Cruise
Thu, Nov 26 · 4:00 PM
Zephyr Cove Resort · Lake Tahoe
Thanksgiving Day paddlewheel cruise on Lake Tahoe from the Nevada shore. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: The page prints no year; the dates are read as 2026 because the weekday matches and the page was read in early November 2026.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Santa Cruise
Sat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM
Zephyr Cove Resort · Lake Tahoe
Holiday paddlewheel cruise on Lake Tahoe. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: The page prints no year; the dates are read as 2026 because the weekday matches and the page was read in early November 2026.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise
Thu, Dec 31 · 6:30 PM
Zephyr Cove Resort · Lake Tahoe
Dinner cruise on Lake Tahoe on New Year's Eve. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: The page prints no year; the dates are read as 2026 because the weekday matches and the page was read in early November 2026.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
4 events listed here, read on 1 organizer and venue websites. Every row shows the day we checked it. Dates change: check the organizer’s page before you go, and tell us if something is wrong.