Tours/Austin/1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared - Single Tickets)
Viator

1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared - Single Tickets)

4.9(198)Austin1 hour
VIATOR4.6(54)TRIPADVISOR5.0(144)

Description

(PICKUP and DROPOFF location: 5019 N. Capital of Texas Highway.) Set out on a one-of-a-kind journey across the pristine waters of Lake Austin where natural beauty meets luxury living. Glide through the heart of the Texas Hill Country, catch an early morning sunrise, mid day sun trip (half bimini top for shade), scenic sunset cruise or an after hours night booze cruise (optional-Ski Shores Cafe for a quick cocktail.) All while being surrounded by lush greenery, rolling landscapes, and stunning architectural real estate masterpieces that line the shoreline. It’s not just a boat ride — it’s an unforgettable Austin experience! *Trips may be rescheduled if minimum requirement is not met. *What's excluded: PLEASE READ! X $5 (Cash Only per person) pay at the austin city boat ramp- wooden booth. X 20% Captain Gratuity Tip-not included. Please pay your Captain at the end of your tour for their professional service and boat safety (venmo, cash, cash app or zelle)...USD 8.00 per person

Tour Options

1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared - Single Tickets)

Highlights

Uscg approved Life Vests
Fuel
Bimini top (for shade)
Cooler (no ice)
Professional Captain

What's included

Included
Uscg approved Life Vests
Fuel
Bimini top (for shade)
Cooler (no ice)
Professional Captain
Not included
Boat Ramp Entrance Fee - CASH ONLY
20% Captain Gratuity - pay in person to Captain at the end of your tour. Cash, Venmo, Zelle, cashapp

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pickup drop-off address: 5019 N. Capital of Texas Highway.
  • Arrive 30 min prior. Parking lot is to right at bottom of the exit. Walk to wooden booth under the 360 bridge. Your with AUSTIN BOAT ADVENTURES!
  • $5 Cash Only per person to get into boat ramp at the wooden booth, paid separately.
  • Boarding. Very punctual on the hr. 5-10 min loading times. please arrive early to prevent delays.
  • Walk across the boat ramp to the water line. Meet your captain between the big cement pillars under the bridge. When ready to board they will call out anyone with Austin boat Adventures and assist with boarding. They will be on a Bentley pontoon boat
  • 20% captain gratuity - paid to them separately at end of trip. $8 per ticket. Cash, venmo, zelle, or cashapp

Reviews(198)

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W2337PZlaurar
August 12, 2026
Ask for Capt. Shane!

Capt. Shane was great and the pontoon boat was beautiful! Great way to relax in nature after a busy day.

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Brandon_D
August 9, 2026
Tom was excellent boat...

Tom was excellent boat captain. He was very knowledgeable about the lake and the history of the homes throughout the boat tour and was very friendly, we highly recommend him for this tour…💯

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ngozii45
August 9, 2026
Trip Bummer!

This trip did not happen and I was so bummed! The operator messaged me to say that the minimum passenger requirement was not met. So I am just waiting for a refund of the money I paid. Ngozi I.

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372nikiar
August 7, 2026
A fun experience from beginning to end!

Shane, was beyond amazing! He was very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail during our tour guide. We named him "Off the chain Shane" Definitely would recommend

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ursulaa390
August 3, 2026
Wonderful Boat Ride

Tom was kind, knowledgeable, and funny! Will book with him again when other family come to visit.

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Alfred_G
August 2, 2026
Garzon

The boat tour was fantastic but parking is unsecured, our car window was broken and we lost personal property. The car next to ours was also broken.

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Briana_C
August 1, 2026
Shane did an awesome job....

Shane did an awesome job. The views were beautiful. I was able to enjoy the water and relax. I would highly recommend!

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James_B
July 27, 2026
Great ride and beautiful scenery. The guides could use a little amplifier so us old musicians can hear them.

It was fun , scenic and informative. Shane was very nice and knew the area well. We were guided to famous peoples lake homes and enjoyed knowledge about the Colorado River " which has nothing to do with Colorado " and the 3 lakes associated with it.

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Suzanne_M
July 18, 2026
Great, affordable boat ride

Fabulous boat ride! Shane did a great job! Enjoyed the beautiful sights and stories. Will ride again if/when we come back to Austin

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Leah_J
July 17, 2026
Very nice boat cruise!

I enjoyed the experience. The boat captain was very prompt and met us at the docking point as outlined on the website. He safely operated the clean boat and even provided a brief narrative of some of the homes along the way. It was a really peaceful boat ride and neat to see all the lovely homes I can't afford. Lol. I would do it again, but next time book a sunset cruise for a different experience.

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