Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading | 2 hours

136 Reviews | Austin
From $84.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Lake Austin Pontoon Boat Tours
2 Adults x $84.00
$168.00
Approx Total
$168.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • Use of life vests
  • Full overhead sun shading
  • 2-Hour Boat Tour
  • Fuel
  • Boat Captain
  • $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 public, partially guided pontoon boat tour equipped with a dual canopy for full sun shading! Whether you choose morning, afternoon or sunset, you'll be accompanied by an engaging captain who will enhance your experience with insightful commentary. Ideal for individual travelers, couples and small groups/families, this tour offers an affordable way to experience Lake Austin with other passengers without renting an entire boat. Just a short drive from Downtown, Lake Austin offers 22 miles of great sightseeing views, including privately-owned 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 of the iconic Pennybacker Bridge. You may even catch sight of Austin's own professional wake surfing phenoms Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager! Bottled water will be provided.

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 beautiful & 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 golf 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 is Lady Bird Lake. Both reservoirs are a result of the dam's construction.

  • Mount Bonnell (Pass By)

    This beautiful 5-acre park 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
  • 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.
  • Smoking is not permitted
  • $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 an overhead (front to back) dual canopy for full 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

4.8

136 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 121 reviews with 5 stars

Highly Recommended!

Published on Nov, 2024

This was a fantastic tour! We enjoyed being out on the lake and Spencer was a very engaging and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the area- it's a great easy to spend an afternoon.

Great Afternoon on the Lake.

Published on Oct, 2024

Great afternoon on the lake, very enjoyable and good guide. Very entertaining, interesting and relaxing.

Water paradise!

Published on Oct, 2024

Captain Spencer made the trip an experience of a lifetime! Spencer provided so much history and detail and the views were spectacular! So many beautiful sightings, wildlife, and trees.

Must do at least once!

Published on Oct, 2024

Had such a great time with Spencer 2 years in a row! He’s so full of information and the trip is so scenic and enjoyable! Wildlife, history and information!

Lake Austin

Published on Oct, 2024

We had an amazing experience and Spencer is an awesome knowledgeable tour guide. We will be back!!!!

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