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Perfect for groups of up to 12 people who want to rent an entire boat themselves! Our captain serves as a tour guide who may point out landmarks, celebrity homes, or share their own personal stories from the lake. Bring your own drinks—alcoholic beverages welcome—and a camera to capture photos of the lakeside grotto known as Little Venice. Make sure and pack your swimsuit to enjoy the cool waters of Lake Austin along one of the many sandy beaches, or pop into party cove to see what the hype is all about! The Lake Austin cruise takes off from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp located below the southern end of Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin. This three-acre park is primarily used for lake access, but offers a grassy area for picnicking. A few bald cypress and sycamore trees grow along the water's edge.
The Loop 360 Boat Ramp is located below the southern end of Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin. This three-acre park is primarily used for lake access, but offers a grassy area for fishing and picnicking.
Austin's most famous golf course and home of the annual Dell Match Play tournament.
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s.
A semi-private grotto we call Little Venice where you get a closeup view of the Lake Austin mansions.
3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Austin for up to 12 People lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $540 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 meeting point is We encourage everyone to arrive at least 30 min early and enjoy the lakeside views at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp on Lake Austin.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
What a great day on the lake with the perfect Captain! Jay! So easy to book and definitely a 5 Star experience!! The pontoon boat was perfect, so nice and clean, with waters and ice in a cooler for our crew. The boat has a Bluetooth speaker and Jay was the absolute best! Thanks Float On for a great time!! Can’t wait to be back.
Hello! Thank you for the review! Jay is a great captain! We are lucky to have him!
This was our first experience with a boat rental company. Because of their great communication leading up to the rental we had zero worries or anxiety. A lovely young man named Willough met us at our car and transported all of our bags and coolers down to the boat for us. A quick orientation of all of the boat's workings and safety features had us off the dock and stress free in no time. We are currently looking to schedule our daughter's 13 birthday with Float On next month. Can't wait!
Hello! Thank you for the review and recommendation! We can't wait to have you out on the lake with us again soon!
We reserved a boat for July 4th and even though it was raining we still had a great time. Gio was friendly and entertaining. He even made sure we got a group photo by the bridge before the trip ended.
Hello! Thank you for the review! The rain threw a curve ball in our holiday weekend plans, but we're happy to hear you made the nest of it! Rain doesn't have to ruin a day on the lake!
I have taken this company on the lake three times now. They are consistently polite, have nice boats, and make for a fun experience.
Hello! Thank you for the review! We really appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again!
Jason was a great captain! Friendly and ensured we got to see the best of the lake, relax. Listen to some great music and have the very best time! Jason really went above and beyond.. we had a group of 7 ladies for the Sunset cruise and after drop off, he parked boat and waited for us to get Ubers back and would not leave till we were all safely picked up, TEXAS hospitality! Great trip and such a fun experience!
Hello! Thank you for the review! Jason is a true Texas gentleman! We're happy you had a great time with us on the lake!
Boat was beautiful. Adam was awesome captain with great suggestions on where to swim and eat! He took great care of us! We will be back!
HI Colleen! Thank you for the review! We hope to see you again soon!
We absolutely loved our experience with Float On Austin Boat Rentals. We were there for a bachelor party, and I had doubts I would enjoy it as I’m a bit older than everyone else. We were at Lake Austin early on a Friday when the crowd size was smaller than average. Float On has everything down to an art and our captain, Cam, is a legend. They know how to ensure everyone has fun. I will call again when I go to Austin, and I will recommend them to anyone seeking a boat rental on either Lake Austin or Lake Travis.
Thank you for the review! Captain Cam is awesome and we’re so glad that you had a great time! Hope to see you next time!
We booked for a bachelorette trip and it was such a blast! The boat was clean, well maintained and very comfortable. Our captain was great too! Would definitely recommend!
Hello! Thank you for the review and recommendation!
Float On gave us an amazing boat ride for our friends bachelorette party! The captain was fantastic, super friendly, and made the experience unforgettable. The boat was in great shape and everything easy and fun. Highly recommend for any special occasion!
Hello! Thank you for the review! We're happy to hear you had a great time with us!
We had the absolute best time ever renting a boat from Float On for my friend's bachelorette party!! The entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Our captain was wonderful, showing us all the best spots and ensuring we had a great time on the water. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and perfect for our group. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate. Highly recommend Float On for any special occasion or just a fun day out!
Hello! Thank you for the review and recommendation! We're SO happy to hear you had a fantastic experience with us!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Austin for up to 12 People | 3 hours | 5.0 (34) | $540 | |
 1 Hour Paddle Board Rental on Lake Austin Per Person | 1 hour | 5.0 (6) | $20 | View |
 Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide | 2 hours | 4.9 (2,395) | $53 | View |
 Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats | 2h 30min | 4.9 (249) | $59 | View |
 1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared - Single Tickets) | 1 hour | 4.8 (202) | $39 | View |
 Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB | 1 hour | 4.8 (470) | $39 | View |
 Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings | 3 hours | 4.8 (1,073) | $86 | View |