Enjoy a captain-led Lake Travis cruise with shade, a Bluetooth stereo, and a floating lilypad
2–4 hrs
Up to 12 people
Captain, gas, life vests
Cruise Lake Travis on a pontoon with an experienced captain at the helm. Bring your own food and drinks, then settle in for time on the water.
Weekday cancellations within 48 hours lose the full rental amount. Weekend cancellations require 14 days' notice or incur a $200 minimum fee; cancellations within 48 hours are liable for the full rental amount.
Product ID: H4RYCW
A Travis County Parks entry fee applies to all patrons and is not included in the listed price.
Children under 13 joining the Lake Travis pontoon rental require their height and weight details.
Mansfield Dam Park Boat Ramp, 4370 Mansfield Dam Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732
Captain Jaden is the clear star of the show here, earning glowing praise across review after review for his chill, knowledgeable, and fun-loving approach on the water. Reviewers consistently describe him as easy-going and great at reading the group's energy, whether it's a bachelorette party hitting Party Cove or a laid-back Spring Break crew just looking to unwind. Captains Paul and West also get solid shoutouts, so the crew overall seems to bring the right attitude to every trip. One thing worth knowing: if weather forces a cancellation, the policy is to rebook rather than refund, which could be tricky if you're visiting just once. That said, the on-water experience itself, comfortable boats, solid speaker systems, and a social atmosphere tied up with other boats, seems to consistently deliver a great time. With a near-perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, this one is hard to argue with.
Josiah was a great captain. He was very patient and very helpful. Good time was had by all. My only criticism is there was a very large hole in the lily pad which made it most inconvenient.
Jeff Latham
August 15, 2026
Josiah was a great captain. He was very patient and very helpful. Good time was had by all. My only criticism is there was a very large hole in the lily pad which made it most inconvenient.
Jeff Latham
August 15, 2026
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