Ride a captained pontoon to Shack 512 and Beachside Billy’s on Friday night
5 hours
Up to 10 people
Captained boat ride, Cooler
Cruise Lake Travis on a Friday-night music cruise with stops at Shack 512 and Beachside Billy’s. Travel between venues by captained pontoon boat and enjoy lake views along the way.
Ages 21+ only; no children or pets. Red wine, glass bottles, and styrofoam cups are not allowed on the boat.
A 20% mandatory tip for your captain is required. If the tip has not been paid, a 20% gratuity will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. A Travis County Parks entry fee is also required; the amount may vary.
Cancel at least 24 hours prior to the event. Tickets are nonrefundable. No refunds for no-shows, arriving late, or arriving at the wrong pickup location.
Product ID: EWX33M
Yes. Arrive 15 minutes early for pickup.
Yes. Travis County Parks requires a park entry fee for all patrons (even if you get dropped off). Pay in cash; the amount may vary.
No. You must pay a 20% mandatory tip for your captain. You can pay by Venmo or cash; if you don’t, the card on file will be charged after your trip.
4370 Mansfield Dam 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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