
The Water Shuttle is a semi enclosed, 30 foot boat manufactured
by Fine Line Industries (Centurion Boats). It can carry up to 12 passengers and
8 bicycles. The price is $10 dollars one way for adults and $7 dollars one way
for children up to 12 years old. Reservations are recommended but not required
this year.
The North Lake Water Shuttle was launched last summer by
the Tahoe Transportation District as a pilot study. Last summer the shuttle
service generated $11,000 dollars in revenues, at a true cost of $183,000
dollars. The true cost for each passenger trip was about $150 dollars.
Hopefully the additional stop in Homewood and the expanded
hours will decrease the revenue loss. Funding is provided through Placer County
transient occupancy tax, North Lake Tahoe Chamber, Central Violations Bureau,
and the Resort Association.
2013 Shuttle stops:
Tahoe City Marina
West Shore Cafe: Homewood
Obexer’s Marina: Homewood
Captain Jon’s: Tahoe Vista
Gar Woods: Carnelian Bay
Water service is available 7 days a week through Labor
Day, September 22, 2013. For schedule and reservations, see the North Lake Tahoe Water Shuttle website. Phone number: 530-581-8707
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