Private Lake Austin Boat Cruise - Full Sun Shading Available
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! Located just minutes 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 12 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!
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 12 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!
Inclusions
- Use of life vests (Guests under 13 must wear at all times)
- Fuel
- Boat Captain
- 2-hour boat cruise
- Foldable dual boat canopy for optional full/partial sun shading
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Austin, Texas, USA
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Pennybacker Bridge, Austin, TX
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.
Pass By: Emma Long Metropolitan Park, 1600 City Park Road, Austin, TX 78730
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 woman to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in Austin in 1967, Emma Long Park continues to be a long-standing favorite of locals and visitors alike.
Pass By: Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife, 4615 Bunny Run, Austin, TX 78746, USA
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.
Pass By: Austin Country Club, 4408 Long Champ Dr, Austin, TX 78746-1162
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.
Pass By: Tom Miller Dam, Austin, TX 78746, USA
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.
Pass By: Mount Bonnell, Austin, TX
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.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Austin, Texas, USA
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Pennybacker Bridge, Austin, TX
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.
Pass By: Emma Long Metropolitan Park, 1600 City Park Road, Austin, TX 78730
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 woman to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in Austin in 1967, Emma Long Park continues to be a long-standing favorite of locals and visitors alike.
Pass By: Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife, 4615 Bunny Run, Austin, TX 78746, USA
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.
Pass By: Austin Country Club, 4408 Long Champ Dr, Austin, TX 78746-1162
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.
Pass By: Tom Miller Dam, Austin, TX 78746, USA
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.
Pass By: Mount Bonnell, Austin, TX
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.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 park and boat ramp operated by Travis County, from which we depart & return only
- Smoking is not permitted
- Swimming is permitted during the rental. Please inform your Captain.
- $5 entrance fee per person, payable by cash only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for children 12 years of age and younger.
- The boat is equipped with a foldable dual canopy for full/partial sun shading. As with any outdoor activity, we do recommend coming weather prepared with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc).
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
397juliannas
April 2022
Our Capitan, Jason was very knowledgeable and accommodating! Highly recommend for a great day on the water!
Our Capitan, Jason was very knowledgeable and accommodating! Highly recommend for a great day on the water!angela_l
April 2022
We had a great time relaxing on the boat. Captain Renaldo was informative & amazing! We enjoyed this boat trip in Austin!
We had a great time relaxing on the boat. Captain Renaldo was informative & amazing! We enjoyed this boat trip in Austin!F7153DOcarlym
April 2022
We had the best time with Spencer!! He was so helpful and wanted to make sure we had a good time. He was really good about reading the type of group we were and matching our energy. It was a chaotic day on the lake but he made us feel safe. I was so impressed with Spencer and the communication fr...
We had the best time with Spencer!! He was so helpful and wanted to make sure we had a good time. He was really good about reading the type of group we were and matching our energy. It was a chaotic day on the lake but he made us feel safe. I was so impressed with Spencer and the communication from him and his team!Althea_B
April 2022
A great private boat ride, the captain was very knowledgeable. He could however offer us water to drink. Nothing was offered.
A great private boat ride, the captain was very knowledgeable. He could however offer us water to drink. Nothing was offered.Maria_C
March 2022
Great views and great tour guide! All around, a great two hours on Lake Austin. We booked the trip for an adult sibling get together. Most of us had never been on Lake Austin. It was a very memorable and fun trip. Super nice boat and great captain/tour guide.
Great views and great tour guide! All around, a great two hours on Lake Austin. We booked the trip for an adult sibling get together. Most of us had never been on Lake Austin. It was a very memorable and fun trip. Super nice boat and great captain/tour guide.Rita_O
March 2022
The tour guide/ driver was Very knowledgeable about the lake and landmarks . A pleasurable experience for the whole family. We had so much fun
The tour guide/ driver was Very knowledgeable about the lake and landmarks . A pleasurable experience for the whole family. We had so much fun