Lake Austin: Scenic Boat Tour with Sunshade
4.8
117 Ratings
Austin
Experience the beauty of Lake Austin on a scenic boat tour with a sunshade. Enjoy the clear, constant-level water, stunning views, and the iconic Pennybacker Bridge.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lake Austin - 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.
What's Included
  • Use of life vests
  • 2-Hour Boat Tour
  • Fuel included
  • Professional Boat Captain
  • Optional sun shading with foldable dual canopy
What's Not Included
  • $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)
Additional Information

Join us for a scenic journey on Lake Austin aboard a public, semi-guided pontoon boat tour that comes with a retractable dual canopy for those who prefer shade. Your captain will also act as your guide throughout this adventure!

The tour is perfect for solo explorers, couples, and small groups or families, offering a cost-effective alternative to chartering a whole boat, as you will share this experience with other passengers.

Situated a short distance from the city center, Lake Austin spans 22 miles, providing gorgeous views of private waterfront residences, cliffside houses, and renowned beachfront eateries.

What sets Lake Austin apart is its transparent, stable-level water and cosy ambience, which creates a stunning backdrop for picture-perfect and social media-ready images of the famed Pennybacker Bridge. Be on the lookout—you might even spot Austin’s renowned professional wake surfers, Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager!

  • 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 park and boat ramp operated by Travis County, from which we depart & return only
  • 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 a foldable overhead dual 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.
Location
5019 N Capital of Texas Hwy
North Capital of Texas Highway
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(117 Ratings)
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Jody_c
Apr 9, 2024
Great boat tour! - Our boat tour was super fun! Spencer was a great tour guide. He told us all kinds of details about the lake/river. We absolutely loved seeing all the beautiful homes on the lake!
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Matt_w
Apr 7, 2024
Very enjoyable - Very enjoyable trip. Our captain Spencer was excellent and entertaining. Great communication from entire organization.
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Wayne_d
Apr 3, 2024
Great time - The overall experience was excellent. Spencer was very knowledgeable and personable. We would recommend this to anyone.
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Jemiar2024
Apr 1, 2024
Great Experience! - Great Tour! Captain Spencer was amazing! We did a couples tour and truly enjoyed being on the lake on Easter Sunday. Even with cloudy skies we had a good time.
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Andrew
Mar 30, 2024
Boat tour with Captain Spencer on Lake Austin Texas - Captain Spencer was great and very knowledgeable about Lake Austin we had a great time. Learned about the history of Austin and Central Texas, and the various houses on Lake Austin
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Hannah_s
Mar 24, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Our experience was lovely! The houses on the lake were stunning and the fun facts were fascinating. Our captain was also very accommodating along the way.
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Suman_s
Mar 14, 2024
Amazing Trip! - We had an amazing experience🙌 Captain Spencer was great. We had so much fun seeing cool things! Thanks Spencer for this amazing trip!
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Anndrea_m
Mar 9, 2024
Great way to end our team offsite in Austin! - I took a few members of my team on this boat ride. It was a bit of a drive (~30 min) from Austin but for the views it was worth it! When you pull up to the park entrance, it can be a little confusing because it's under a bridge, but no worries. Captain Spencer started the cruise right on time and was very knowledgeable of the history of the area. The boat and ride was amazing and a highlight for me and my team
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Celticmcfadden
Mar 4, 2024
Good time on the water. - Great time on the water. Captain was friendly and it was a good time. I am grateful that they still ran the outing even though it was not full. Music selection was wonderful. Our trip was calm and relaxing, which is exactly what we wanted. We did pass lots of party vibes. I am sure if that was what you wanted the Captain could turn it up! But our group was totally chill vibes.
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Mahesh_m
Jan 1, 2024
It was a great experience... - It was a great experience and Captain Spencer made it very enjoyable! He gave us a great guided tour. Would recommend it!
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