Captain Shane, excellent service, it was an incredible experience with our family, he was very polite and gave us space to be able to enjoy the water. Excellent service, I highly recommend it





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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 beautiful sunrise, a mid day sun trip (bimini top for shade), a scenic sunset or after hours night booze cruise to Ski Shores Cafe for a cocktail. All while being surrounded by lush greenery, rolling landscapes, lime stone cliffs, multimillion dollar estates and see where the "Movie Stars" live. Cruise through the iconic “Little Italy” neighborhood with charm as you pass elegant waterfront estates that feel straight out of the Mediterranean. It’s not just a boat ride — it’s an unforgettable Austin experience! (Pickup/drop off address: 5019 N capital of Texas Highway.) What's excluded: X $5 (Cash Only) per person to park and enter park booth at boat ramp. X 20% Captain Gratuity - not included. pay in person to your professional Captain at the end of your tour (cash, venmo or zelle)
2 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Private - up to 12 guests) lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $498 per person for this Austin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 41 verified reviews; it is run by Austin Boat Adventures - Boat Rentals on Lake Austin. Most-mentioned highlights: Life jackets; Fuel; 2024 Bentley Pontoon Boat.
Captain Shane, excellent service, it was an incredible experience with our family, he was very polite and gave us space to be able to enjoy the water. Excellent service, I highly recommend it
We had an incredible two-hour boat ride on Lake Austin with Shane. Truly fantastic. The lake is beautiful—some people are saying it’s one of the most beautiful anywhere—and Shane knows every inch of it. Great captain. Very professional. Very smart. Kept everything smooth, fun, and relaxed from start to finish. The boat was excellent, the scenery was amazing, and the whole experience was first class. We saw beautiful homes, enjoyed the water, and had a tremendous time. If you’re thinking about a boat tour on Lake Austin, don’t even think twice. Go with Shane. Total winner. Five stars. Everybody should do it.
We had a great time and Big TOM is just awesome. He was very courteous, helpful and informative. The pontoon was in great condition and we would recommend to use Austin Boat adventures.
Big Tom was so nice and did a great job we are very happy and would recommend... Was better than our expectations.
Fun, informative, scenic, friendly, clean and comfortable.
thanks for the great review David. Glad you liked our Bentley pontoon boat and got to enjoy a reliable and fun day on the lake.
We went on the private boat tour with Captain Tom. I was a little afraid at first, wondering what we would be doing for an entire 2 hours as it was just me and my husband. However, Captain Tom gave us an amazing tour the entire time, engaging us with stories of the many surroundings home to Lake Austin with humor and joy. This ride was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Austin!
What a great experience! Our guide Tom added a lot of fun stories to go along with the sites we saw. Overall, had a great time and would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun day on Lake Austin.
This is a must do when visiting Austin! Being out on the water was so tranquil and calming. Our guide, Tom, was amazing and gave so many great facts about the lake with funny insight. He made the tour fun while simultaneously being informative. I would definitely recommend this tour. Also, seeing all of the famous people’s homes was interesting. Great for all ages.
I hade a great experience he knows a lot about all the houses and areas even for being such a young guy I loved it. I am so glad I got to experience this ride.
⸻ Our boat trip on Lake Austin with Tom was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, he made the experience fun, relaxing, and unforgettable. Tom is knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about what he does. He showed us beautiful spots on the lake, shared great stories, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. If you’re looking for the perfect Lake Austin boat experience, Tom is the best—highly recommend!
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2 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Private - up to 12 guests) | 2 hours | 5.0 (41) | $498 | |
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