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    Cruise Lake Austin on a 12-Passenger Captained Pontoon

    Cruise Lake Austin on a 12-passenger pontoon with a local captain

    5.0 stars• 467 reviews
    From$512incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2-4 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 12 people

    Includes

    Captain, cooler, gas

    Highlights

    Explore Lake Austin with your own captain on a 12-passenger pontoon. Swim, cruise, or tie up with other boats while you play your music and relax onboard.

    • Meet your captain at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp on Lake Austin
    • Bring your own drinks and snacks to stock the empty YETI cooler
    • Float and lounge on the 18 ft Lilypad
    • Connect your playlist on the Bluetooth sound system
    • Plan a 2–4 hour outing for up to 12 people

    What's Included

    • Friendly local captain
    • Empty YETI cooler
    • Gas
    • Lilypad (18 ft float)
    • Bluetooth sound system

    Things to know

    Park entrance fees apply at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp ($5/person cash only; ages 63+ $3; 12 & under free). Captain gratuity, plus your food and drinks, are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Weekend (Fri–Sun): $200 min fee if canceled without 14+ days notice; less than 48 hrs: liable for full rental amount. Holidays: $200 min on any cancellation; less than 48 hrs: full amount. Weekdays (Mon–Thu): less than 48 hrs: $200 min fee. No-shows: full price plus 20% gratuity.

    FAQs

    Yes. The Loop 360 Boat Ramp has a cash-only walk-in park entrance fee: $5 per person, ages 63+ pay $3 per person, and children 12 and under are free.

    No. There are no bathrooms on the boat. The park has porta potties you can use before and after your Lake Austin outing.

    Bring your own drinks and snacks to stock the empty YETI cooler. Food and drinks are not included.

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    Three Hour Rental

    $512.98

    Fits up to 12 people

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    Four Hour Rental

    $684.36

    Fits up to 12 people

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    This Lake Austin boat rental operation has clearly built something special based on years of consistently excellent service. Customers rave about the professional yet friendly approach, from responsive booking communications to the seamless experience on the water. The boats arrive clean and well-maintained, exactly as promised, and pickup arrangements are refreshingly flexible—several groups mention being collected right from their dock or favorite lakeside restaurants. The captains really make the difference here. Jay, Collin, Ramon, David, and Travis all get enthusiastic shoutouts for their local knowledge, safety awareness, and ability to tailor trips perfectly. They know the hidden canals worth exploring, the best swimming spots, and how to navigate choppy water smoothly. Groups have celebrated birthdays, proposals, and team outings with these guides, who somehow manage to entertain kids while keeping adults relaxed. The pricing comes across as reasonable compared to competitors, and many reviewers mention they've become repeat customers or use the service regularly for business needs.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a wonderful time! Ramon was our capitan and was great! Very nice guy. We were celebrating my son's graduation over the Memorial Day Holiday. Everything went super smoothly!

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    Laura Zwahlen

    May 25, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a wonderful time! Ramon was our capitan and was great! Very nice guy. We were celebrating my son's graduation over the Memorial Day Holiday. Everything went super smoothly!

    Photo of Laura Zwahlen

    Laura Zwahlen

    May 25, 2026

    Great for groups

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