Austin Boat Tour in Austin booking from $84.00

Austin Boat Tour

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.

City: Austin

Thu 22 Jan

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What's Included

Bottled water

Use of life vests

Full overhead sun shading

2-Hour Boat Tour

Fuel

Boat Captain

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.

What To Expect

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.

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

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.

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.

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 (140)

lissa_jags

Feb 2020

My husband and I loved this tour. Captain Jim was amazing! It was nice just looking at all the houses and animals along Lake Austin. Captain Jim also took us through some of the canals. Sodas and water were provided as advertised. Definitely check this tour out, it won't disappoint.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Thank you so much for booking with us! We are glad you enjoyed your time on the water & appreciate your feedback about both the tour & Captain Jim!

Morticia369

Feb 2020

This was the coolest experience I’ve had since moving to Austin! I can’t recommend Captian Jim enough! He made it so fun! Wether you live here or are just visiting this is something you have to do!!

Response from Host

Mar 2020

We are glad you had a great time! Come back and see us!

Kevin_V

Dec 2019

The boat trip was a blast. Gives you a good chance to see some incredible houses. Would like to do same trip during summer time.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you for leaving us a review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour & look forward to seeing you again in the Summer. Please let your friends & family know about us, too!

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