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Austin Boat Tour

Overview
Come experience the beauty of Lake Austin on a public, partially guided boat tour where our Captain serves as your tour guide!

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.

Located just minutes 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!

City: Austin
Fri 20 Sep
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Starting at $89.00
Fri 20 Sep
Starting at $89.00
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What's Included
Use of life vests
2-Hour Boat Tour
Fuel
Boat Captain
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adultā€™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 & styrofoam are prohibited)
  • Waiver of Release and Liability will be required to sign prior to boarding
  • This is a public park and boat ramp operated by Travis County, from which we depart & return only
  • Smoking is not permitted
  • $5 entrance fee per person, payable by cash or check only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for children 12 years of age and younger.
  • The boat is partially shaded. As with any outdoor activity, we do recommend coming weather prepared with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc).
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • We are regularly cleaning and sanitizing all safety equipment, boat seats and flooring as well as power washing all boats with antibacterial soap.
What To Expect
1
Pennybacker Bridge
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.
2
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
This municipal park on the shores of Lake Austin is well-known for its camping, fishing, hiking, picnic & swimming amenities, but also for its notoriety as a 5-mile mountain biking and motorcycle trail. Named after the first women to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in Austin in 1967, Emma Long Metropolitan Park continues to be a long-standing favorite of locals and visitors alike.
3
Austin Country Club
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.
4
Mount Bonnell
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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (63)
Melissa L
Oct 2019
Overall I enjoyed my time with my family on the Boat! I got to see more of lake Austin, the nice houses & other people on boats. The only downfall was I had a hard time looking for the boat at the departure but I called to know where the boat was. Sometimes it's not all about the money, what matters is the new adventure & experience & great memories too!
Response from Host
Oct 2019
Melissa thank you so much for your review we will make sure to make finding the boat easier next time. However we are glad you and your family had a great time. Come back and see us.
Global393780
Sep 2019
Amazing boat ride! The captain, Ronaldo was amazing and very hospitable. I would totally recommend using them! We had a great time :)
Response from Host
Sep 2019
Thank you so much for choosing Wake Riderz we are glad you had an amazing time on our boat cruise. We hope to see you again. Spread the love and let your friends know about us.
RoneseGarcia
Sep 2019
Ronaldo was very nice and social. He talked about the houses and some of the history on the lake. The speedboats accidentally caused splash on the boat. He was apologetic but we loved it. It was a relaxing boat ride.
Response from Host
Sep 2019
Thank you for reviewing us. We are glad you loved the boat cruise. Come back and see us! Have a great day!

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