Private Lake Austin Boat Cruise in Austin booking from $485.00

Private Lake Austin Boat Cruise

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!

City: Austin

Fri 26 Dec

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What's Included

Full overhead sun shading

Fuel

Boat Captain

Use of life vests (Guests under 13 must wear at all times)

2-hour boat cruise

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.

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 gold legend Harvey Penick.

Mount Bonnell

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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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (113)

Brooke_S

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.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Brooke thank you so much for your kind words. We're glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed exploring Lake Austin with Captain Ronaldo. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Thanks for sharing your experience!

meganmslone

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.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Megan we're so happy to hear you had a great time on your private boat cruise with Captain Spencer. We're glad your experience was truly top notch and we appreciate you choosing to boat with us while in Austin!

Yecenia_C

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.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Yecenia we're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your private boat cruise with Captain Spencer and personalized afternoon making the most of your time and experience. Fridays on beautiful Lake Austin are definitely a great way to start the weekend!

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