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BOAT & JET SKI RENTALS

Pick Your Ride. Own the Lake.

Party cruisers, performance pontoons, wake and ski boats, patio boats and jet skis — glassy emerald water, quiet coves, and a crew that will show you the ropes before you leave the dock.

Premium Bullards Bar Boat Rentals at Emerald Cove Marina

Wakeboarder doing a backflip at bullards bar reservoir with luxury houseboat retal Emerald in the background

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hether you’re planning a relaxing day cruise, a family adventure, or an action packed water sports outing, Emerald Cove Marina’s small boat fleet gives you the freedom to explore Bullards Bar exactly how you want. From spacious party cruisers to performance pontoons, wake/surf boats, patio pontoons, and jet skis, each vessel is designed to deliver comfort, capability, and unforgettable lake-day fun.

Our fleet includes options for every style of outing — from sightseeing and picnics to skiing, tubing, and celebrations on the water. New to boating? Our team is happy to walk you through the basics, ensuring you feel confident and ready before leaving the dock.

Choose your adventure, load up your crew, and enjoy one of Northern California’s most beautiful and pristine reservoirs with ease.

Find the Perfect Boat for Your Day on the Lake

From cruising to watersports, our small boats give you the freedom to enjoy Bullards Bar your way.

Scenic summer getaway on a luxury houseboat rental surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest.

Party Cruiser

Max. on Board: 15

Family enjoying a sunny and adventurous lake vacation at Emerald Cove Marina.

Performance Pontoons

Max. on board: 12

Premium ski boat and pontoon rentals waiting at the docks of Emerald Cove Marina.

Wake, Surf and Ski

Max. on board: 8 - 10

Enjoying a premium boat rental on the deep, glass-smooth waters of Bullards Bar Reservoir.

Patio Boats

Max. on board: 8-10

high end pwc rental jet ski on clean blue waters at bullards bar reservoir

Jet Skis

Max. on board: 3

45' PARTY CRUISER

Huge Deck Space. Overnight Ready. Wheelchair Accessible. Take your lake day to the next level with our massive 45′ x 13′ Party Cruiser. Unlike standard pontoons, this double-decker vessel is fully equipped for all-day comfort and even overnight shore camping.

Powered by a fuel-efficient 40HP Yamaha engine, it cruises smoothly while sipping gas. The onboard solar system powers the lights, ensuring you have visibility long after the sun goes down—perfect for those who want to beach the boat and camp under the stars.

With a full kitchen, private bathroom, and wheelchair-accessible lower deck, it’s the most versatile boat in our fleet.

Max. on Board: 15 Under Way

Party Cruiser Features
Perfect For
Spacious party cruiser boat rental perfect for groups exploring the glass-smooth lake at Bullards Bar.
Spacious 45' x 13' layout featuring accessible lower deck, kitchen galley, and general layout (not to spec).
45′ Party Cruiser
Day Full Day (8 hrs) Additional Days (w/ Discount)
Sat – Sun $850 $690
Mon – Fri $680 $520

Note: Take $160 OFF the full day rate for every additional day you book!

Luxury Pontoon Rentals

The Ultimate Blend of Comfort & Horsepower.  Forget what you know about slow “putt-putt” pontoons. We feature premium Bennington Performance Pontoons, all powered by high-output 200HP Yamaha Outboards.

The best of both worlds: the lounge comfort of a luxury cruiser met with the raw power of a ski boat. With 200HP Yamaha engines, you aren’t just floating—you’re flying. Perfect for towing tubes, carving turns, or getting to your campsite in record time.

All-Inclusive Adventure: Every rental includes your choice of 2 FREE water sport toys (Wakeboard, Skis, or Kneeboard) plus life jackets for the whole crew. Whether you are fishing, towing, or just cruising to a quiet cove, these boats do it all. (Tubes cost extra)

“New” to boating? Don’t worry, our staff will show you how to use our boats properly and provide you with the basics of boating rules and etiquette.

Max. on Board: 12

Three Models, One Incredible Experience
Choose between our Bennington performance pontoons — all designed for smooth handling, powerful towing, and the perfect day on Bullards Bar.

Oasis (2024)
DayFull Day (8 hrs)Half Day (4 hrs)
Sat – Sun$870$650
Mon – Fri$810$530
Liberty (2021)
DayFull Day (8 hrs)Half Day (4 hrs)
Sat – Sun$810$630
Mon – Fri$750$510
Adventure (2019)
DayFull Day (8 hrs)Half Day (4 hrs)
Sat – Sun$800$610
Mon – Fri$700$490
Oasis (2024)
BundleWeekend
Full Day
Weekday
Full Day
3-Night
Trip
4-Night
Trip
7-Night
Trip
Bundle Price
with Houseboat
$870
$696
(Save $174)
$810
$648
(Save $162)
$2,270
$1,816
(Save $454)
$2,960
$1,907
(Save $1,053)
$5,510
$3,432
(Save $2,078)
Liberty (2021)
BundleWeekend
Full Day
Weekday
Full Day
3-Night
Trip
4-Night
Trip
7-Night
Trip
Bundle Price
with Houseboat
$810
$648
(Save $162)
$750
$600
(Save $150)
$2,130
$1,704
(Save $426)
$2,760
$1,789
(Save $971)
$5,130
$3,221
(Save $1,909)
Adventure (2019)
BundleWeekend
Full Day
Weekday
Full Day
3-Night
Trip
4-Night
Trip
7-Night
Trip
Bundle Price
with Houseboat
$800
$640
(Save $160)
$700
$560
(Save $140)
$2,090
$1,672
(Save $418)
$2,590
$1,756
(Save $834)
$4,890
$3,160
(Save $1,730)

OASIS

LIBERTY

ADVENTURE

Ski Boats & Wakesurf Boats

Carve the Perfect Line on Emerald Water. Experience Bullards Bar’s legendary glassy conditions the way they were meant to be ridden. Whether you are looking to surf an endless wave behind our pro-level Axis Surf Boats or cut through the morning glass on a nimble MB Sport Ski Boat, our performance fleet delivers the ultimate adrenaline rush for riders of all skill levels.

All-Inclusive Adventure: Every rental includes your choice of 2 FREE water sport toys (Wakeboard, Skis, or Kneeboard — Surfboard included on the Axis Wake/Surf Boat only) plus life jackets for the whole crew. Whether you are towing, or just cruising the lake in style, these boats are the choice for you.

Max. on board: 10 / 8

Pick Your Perfect Ride
Whether you want a modern wake-surf machine or a straightforward ski boat built for smooth, fast runs, we offer two performance models tailored to your day on the lake.

AXIS Surf Boat
DayFull Day (8 hrs)Half Day (4 hrs)
Sat – Sun$1,450N/A
Mon – Fri$1,150N/A
MB Sport Ski Boat
DayFull Day (8 hrs)Half Day (4 hrs)
Sat – Sun$575$420
Mon – Fri$470$310
Axis Surf Boat
BundleWeekend
Full Day
Weekday
Full Day
3-Night
Trip
4-Night
Trip
7-Night
Trip
Bundle Price
with Houseboat
$1,450
$1,160
(Save $290)
$1,150
$920
(Save $230)
$3,820
$3,056
(Save $764)
$4,370
$3,496
(Save $874)
$7,270
$5,816
(Save $1,454)
MB Sport Ski Boat
BundleWeekend
Full Day
Weekday
Full Day
3-Night
Trip
4-Night
Trip
7-Night
Trip
Bundle Price
with Houseboat
$575
$460
(Save $115)
$470
$375
(Save $95)
$1,570
$1,168
(Save $402)
$1,720
$1,226
(Save $494)
$3,340
$2,208
(Save $1,132)

AXIS Performance Wake/Surf Boat

Our new Performance Wake/Surf Boat is engineered for top-of-the-line wake and surf performance with innovative features for an unparalleled on-water experience.

Axis Features

MB Sport Ski Boat

The MB Sport Ski Boats offer a great way to enjoy the glassy waters of Bullards Bar Reservoir. “Performance made simple” best describes the MB Sport boats. 

MB Sport Features

PATIO BOATS

Relaxed Cruising & Fishing. Our Patio Pontoons are the perfect choice for a laid-back day on the lake. Featuring spacious 26-foot layouts and full shade canopies, they offer plenty of room for family picnics, sightseeing, or dropping a line to fish. They are designed to be easy to operate—even for beginners—and are highly fuel-efficient.

Note: These boats are strictly for cruising and fishing. No towing (tubes/skis) is permitted.

Max. on board: 10 / 8

Patio Boat Features
Perfect For
10-Person Patio Boat
Day Full Day (8 hrs) Half Day (4 hrs)
Sat – Sun $445 $335
Mon – Fri $385 $305
8-Person Patio Boat
Day Full Day (8 hrs) Half Day (4 hrs)
Sat – Sun $400 $310
Mon – Fri $345 $285
10-Person Patio Boat
Bundle Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3-Night Trip 4-Night Trip 7-Night Trip
Bundle Price with Houseboat $445 $356 (Save $89) $385 $308 (Save $77) $1,195 $956 (Save $239) $1,460 $1,004 (Save $456) $2,735 $1,807 (Save $928)
8-Person Patio Boat
Bundle Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3-Night Trip 4-Night Trip 7-Night Trip
Bundle Price with Houseboat $400 $320 (Save $80) $345 $276 (Save $69) $1,085 $868 (Save $217) $1,320 $911 (Save $409) $2,465 $1,641 (Save $824)

10 Person Patio Boat

The Perfect Group Cruiser. Our 10-Passenger Patio Pontoon is the most popular choice for families and groups looking for a relaxed day on the water. Featuring a spacious 26-foot open floor plan and a full canopy for shade, it offers plenty of room for picnicking, sightseeing, or finding a quiet cove to swim.

8 Person Patio Boat

Budget-Friendly Fishing & Cruising. Our 8-Passenger Patio Pontoon offers an affordable way to enjoy the beauty of Bullards Bar. Whether you are heading out for a morning fishing trip or taking a small family cruise to see the dam, this fuel-efficient boat is easy to handle and gets you there in comfort.

Jet Ski Rentals (PWC)

Explore the Lake at Your Own Pace. Our fleet features the powerful Sea-Doo GTX Pro 130, designed for the ultimate blend of stability and excitement. With a larger platform and a 130HP engine, these 3-seater personal watercraft offer a smooth, confident ride—even in choppy water.

They come equipped with Sea-Doo’s exclusive Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) system, making docking and maneuvering effortless. Whether you are zipping into a quiet cove or cruising the main channel, there is no better way to see Bullards Bar.

Note: For safety reasons, no towing is permitted behind Jet Skis. No going to shore

Sea Doo GTX Pro 130
Day Full Day (8 hrs) Half Day (4 hrs)
Sat – Sun $475 $315
Mon – Fri $410 $260
PWC / Jet Ski Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3-Night Trip 4-Night Trip 7-Night Trip
Bundle Price with Houseboat $475 $380 (Save $95) $410 $328 (Save $82) $1,210 $968 (Save $242) $1,490 $1,016 (Save $474) $2,850 $1,830 (Save $1,020)
TOYS & GEAR

Water Toys & Gear

Our towing boats come with the toys. Every Performance Pontoon and Wake/Surf & Ski Boat rental includes your choice of two water-sport toys free, plus life jackets for the whole crew.

Want more? Tubes and paddle boards can be added to any rental — reserve them with your boat or grab them at the dock. Patio Boats and Jet Skis are cruising-only (no towing), but paddle boards are a great match for a quiet cove.

Included free — pick any 2
Rent separately
Stunning natural beauty of the deep emerald waters at Bullards Bar in Northern California.
Beautiful glass-smooth lake conditions surrounded by the pristine Tahoe National Forest.
DISCOVER THE LAKE

Experience Bullards Bar Your Way

Bullards Bar offers some of the clearest water and most beautiful shoreline in California. Whether you’re unwinding on deck, exploring hidden coves, or enjoying time with friends and family, our houseboats give you front-row access to the lake’s most scenic views and quiet escapes.

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PWC Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3 Night Trip 4 Night Trip 7 Night Trip
Bundle Price $475 $380
Save $95
$410 $328
Save $82
$1,210 $968
Save $242
$1,490 $1,016
Save $474
$2,850 $1,830
Save $1,020

Two Ways to Save:

  • Daily Discount: Rent for just one or two days during your trip and receive our standard 20% Houseboat Guest Discount off the daily rate.

  • Full Trip Bundle (Best Value): Unlock our deepest discounts when you rent the small boat for the entire duration of your houseboat vacation (matching your 3, 4, or 7-night schedule).

How to Book: These exclusive rates cannot be booked online. Please call the marina at (530) 692-3200 to add this boat to your existing houseboat reservation.

10 Per. PB Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3 Night Trip 4 Night Trip 7 Night Trip
Bundle Price $445 $356
Save $89
$385 $308
Save $77
$1,195 $956
Save $239
$1,460 $1,004
Save $456
$2,735 $1,807
Save $928

Two Ways to Save:

  • Daily Discount: Rent for just one or two days during your trip and receive our standard 20% Houseboat Guest Discount off the daily rate.

  • Full Trip Bundle (Best Value): Unlock our deepest discounts when you rent the small boat for the entire duration of your houseboat vacation (matching your 3, 4, or 7-night schedule).

How to Book: These exclusive rates cannot be booked online. Please call the marina at (530) 692-3200 to add this boat to your existing houseboat reservation.

8 Per. PB Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3 Night Trip 4 Night Trip 7 Night Trip
Bundle Price $400 $320
Save $80
$345 $276
Save $69
$1,085 $868
Save $217
$1,320 $911
Save $409
$2,465 $1,641
Save $824

Two Ways to Save:

  • Daily Discount: Rent for just one or two days during your trip and receive our standard 20% Houseboat Guest Discount off the daily rate.

  • Full Trip Bundle (Best Value): Unlock our deepest discounts when you rent the small boat for the entire duration of your houseboat vacation (matching your 3, 4, or 7-night schedule).

How to Book: These exclusive rates cannot be booked online. Please call the marina at (530) 692-3200 to add this boat to your existing houseboat reservation.

Adventure Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3 Night Trip 4 Night Trip 7 Night Trip
Bundle Price $800 $640
Save $160
$700 $560
Save $140
$2,090 $1672
Save $418
$2,590 $1,756
Save $834
$4,890 $3,160
Save $1,730

Two Ways to Save:

  • Daily Discount: Rent for just one or two days during your trip and receive our standard 20% Houseboat Guest Discount off the daily rate.

  • Full Trip Bundle (Best Value): Unlock our deepest discounts when you rent the small boat for the entire duration of your houseboat vacation (matching your 3, 4, or 7-night schedule).

How to Book: These exclusive rates cannot be booked online. Please call the marina at (530) 692-3200 to add this boat to your existing houseboat reservation.

Liberty Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3 Night Trip 4 Night Trip 7 Night Trip
Bundle Price $810 $648
Save $162
$750 $600
Save $150
$2,130 $1,704
Save $426
$2,760 $1,789
Save $971
$5,130 $3,221
Save $1,909

Two Ways to Save:

  • Daily Discount: Rent for just one or two days during your trip and receive our standard 20% Houseboat Guest Discount off the daily rate.

  • Full Trip Bundle (Best Value): Unlock our deepest discounts when you rent the small boat for the entire duration of your houseboat vacation (matching your 3, 4, or 7-night schedule).

How to Book: These exclusive rates cannot be booked online. Please call the marina at (530) 692-3200 to add this boat to your existing houseboat reservation.

OASIS Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3 Night Trip 4 Night Trip 7 Night Trip
Bundle Price $870 $696
Save $174
$810 $648
Save $162
$2,270 $1,816
Save $454
$2,960 $1,907
Save $1,053
$5,510 $3,432
Save $2,078

Two Ways to Save:

  • Daily Discount: Rent for just one or two days during your trip and receive our standard 20% Houseboat Guest Discount off the daily rate.

  • Full Trip Bundle (Best Value): Unlock our deepest discounts when you rent the small boat for the entire duration of your houseboat vacation (matching your 3, 4, or 7-night schedule).

How to Book: These exclusive rates cannot be booked online. Please call the marina at (530) 692-3200 to add this boat to your existing houseboat reservation.

AXIS Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3 Night Trip 4 Night Trip 7 Night Trip
Bundle Price $1,450 $1,160
Save $290
$1,150 $920
Save $230
$3,820 $3,056
Save $764
$4,370 $3,496
Save $874
$7,270 $5,816
Save $1,454

Two Ways to Save:

  • Daily Discount: Rent for just one or two days during your trip and receive our standard 20% Houseboat Guest Discount off the daily rate.

  • Full Trip Bundle (Best Value): Unlock our deepest discounts when you rent the small boat for the entire duration of your houseboat vacation (matching your 3, 4, or 7-night schedule).

How to Book: These exclusive rates cannot be booked online. Please call the marina at (530) 692-3200 to add this boat to your existing houseboat reservation.

MB Ski Boat Weekend Full Day Weekday Full Day 3 Night Trip 4 Night Trip 7 Night Trip
Bundle Price $575 $460
Save $115
$470 $375
Save $115
$1,570 $1,168
Save $402
$1,720 $1,226
Save $494
$3,340 $2,208
Save $1,132

Two Ways to Save:

  • Daily Discount: Rent for just one or two days during your trip and receive our standard 20% Houseboat Guest Discount off the daily rate.

  • Full Trip Bundle (Best Value): Unlock our deepest discounts when you rent the small boat for the entire duration of your houseboat vacation (matching your 3, 4, or 7-night schedule).

How to Book: These exclusive rates cannot be booked online. Please call the marina at (530) 692-3200 to add this boat to your existing houseboat reservation.