Private Lake Austin Boat Cruise With Full Sun Shading | 2 hours

113 Reviews | Austin
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Private Lake Austin Boat Cruise With Full Sun Shading
2 Adults x $485.00
$970.00
Approx Total
$970.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Full overhead sun shading
  • Fuel
  • Boat Captain
  • Use of life vests (Guests under 13 must wear at all times)
  • 2-hour boat cruise
  • $5 park entry fee per person, payable by cash only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for ages 12 and under.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Captain gratuity (highly encouraged)

Overview

Come experience the beauty of Lake Austin on a private, partially guided pontoon boat cruise equipped with a foldable dual canopy for optional full sun shading! Just a short drive from Downtown, Lake Austin offers 22 miles of great sightseeing views, including waterfront and cliffside homes and popular shoreside restaurants. Unique to Lake Austin is its clear, constant-level water and intimate setting, making for the most beautiful scenery for pictures & social media-worthy photos with the iconic Pennybacker Bridge. You may even catch sight of Austin's own professional wake surfing phenoms Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager. Reserve the boat for up to 13 people for 2 hours & enjoy fun times on the lake. Whether you’re looking to celebrate an upcoming wedding, graduation, birthday or just want some quality family time - this is the perfect option. Included is the boat rental, a Wake Riderz boat captain and use of an Aqua Lily Pad should you decide to enjoy the water!

Meeting points

Tour departs & returns at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp located under the south end of the Pennybacker Bridge. Parking underneath the bridge is free. $5 entry fee per person ($3 for ages 62+) collected by & paid to Travis County Parks. Cash only. No entry fee for ages 12 and under.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    This scenic 22-mile public lake known for its clear, constant-level water features privately owned waterfront and cliffside homes, several shoreside restaurants, is home to world champion wake surfers Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager & just a 20 minute drive from downtown Austin.

    2 hours

  • Pennybacker Bridge (Pass By)

    This steel arched bridge built in 1982 is an iconic Austin landmark. Spanning the distance of Lake Austin (1,150 ft long), it connects the North & South sections of the Capital of Texas Highway. The bridge's arched design was created to avoid having support columns that would otherwise interfere with water skiers, wake surfers and boaters on the 22 miles of water below.

  • The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria (Pass By)

    This Italian-style lakeside villa built in 1916 was home to Clara Driscoll, a philanthropist who was instrumental in the preservation of the Alamo. Today the 14 acre site is home to The Contemporary Austin and is comprised of an outdoor sculpture park, the Laguna Gloria art museum and an art school.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    This 35-acre wildlife preserve located on Lake Austin's waterfront is a refuge for rare, endangered or threatened species and is open to the public through guided tours.

  • Austin Country Club (Pass By)

    This private golf club is located on the banks of Lake Austin. It features a challenging 18-hole course and hosts tournaments, including the popular WGC Dell Match Play. It was designed by architect Pete Dye and is home to gold legend Harvey Penick.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    This dam, named after a former Mayor of Austin, began operation in 1940. It was constructed for the purpose of flood control & hydroelectric power generation. On its upstream side is Lake Austin and on its downstream side Lady Bird Lake. Both reservoirs are a result of the dam's construction.

  • Mount Bonnell (Pass By)

    This beautiful 5-acre park is located almost 800 feet over Lake Austin. The cliffs of Mount Bonnell provide a vista for viewing not only the lake from atop, but the expansive hills surrounding Austin.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for parking & entry
  • There is no restroom on the boat - please use facilities prior to boarding. Restrooms breaks are available. Please inform your Captain.
  • Food and alcoholic beverages are permitted (glass containers are prohibited)
  • Waiver of Release and Liability will be required to sign prior to boarding
  • This is a public access boat ramp operated by Travis County, from which we depart & return only. Parking is limited on weekends. We HIGHLY encourage using a ride share service on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Only vaping is allowed when the boat is parked and not within the seating area. No cigarettes or cigars are allowed.
  • Swimming is permitted during the rental. Please inform your Captain.
  • $5 park entry fee per person, payable by cash only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for ages 12 and under.
  • The boat is equipped with a foldable dual overhead canopy for full/partial sun shading. As with any outdoor activity, we do recommend coming weather prepared with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc).
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time will not be accepted. *Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time or no call/no show the day of the experience, the amount you paid will not be refunded. *Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

113 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Showing 1-5 of 109 reviews with 5 stars

Great time!

Published on Dec, 2024

Wonderful experience with a great captain. Would highly recommend this. Got to explore Lake Austin and learn some pretty interesting stuff along the way.

UK Fans in Austin

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a great day and amazing trip on Lake Austin. Our captain and tour guide Spencer did a fantastic job. He was very informative and made sure we had the best possible experience. We would highly recommend him and this tour.

Must do

Published on Nov, 2024

Beautiful afternoon. Very friendly, informative and accommodating captain. Very flexible and use of our time and Custom the tour the way we liked it.

Fun. Sun. Sunset!

Published on Nov, 2024

Great Time with Spencer! Learned a lot of interesting facts about the area and cool houses along the route. Took a quick dip in the lake. Saw beautiful sunset at end of trip!! Would do this trip again!! Spencer was an awesome Tour guide!

5 stars for Spencer

Published on Aug, 2024

This was a great time and definitely worth it. Our driver Spencer was awesome and made the whole thing worth it. Relaxing, great sites, and even got to a cool spot to swim and hang out.

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