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    Self-Drive Pontoon Boat Rental on Lake Austin

    Cruise Lake Austin with your group on a 13-passenger pontoon rental

    5.0 stars• 493 reviews

    Duration

    3–4 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 13 people

    Includes

    Gas, Lilypad, Life jackets

    Highlights

    Take the wheel and spend time on Lake Austin with a pontoon sized for up to 13 people. Swim, cruise, or tie up with other boats during your rental.

    • Bring your group aboard a 13-passenger pontoon
    • Swim and float with the included 18 ft lilypad
    • Cruise the lake and stop by a restaurant
    • Watch the sunset from the water
    • Play your music with the onboard Bluetooth sound system

    What's Included

    • Empty YETI cooler
    • Gas
    • Lilypad (18 ft float)
    • Bluetooth sound system
    • Life jackets

    Things to know

    Boater Education training is required to operate if you were born on or after September 1, 1993. Park entrance fees apply and are cash only: $5/person, ages 63+ $3/person, 12 & under free. There are no bathrooms on the boat; the park has porta potties before and after your rental.

    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 13 guests.

    From$39per person
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    Cancellation Policy

    Fri–Sun: $200 minimum fee if cancelled within 14 days; less than 48 hours: liable for full rental amount. Holidays: $200 minimum on any cancellation; less than 48 hours: liable for full rental amount. Mon–Thu: less than 48 hours: $200 minimum fee. No booking fee refunds. No-shows: full price plus 20% gratuity.

    Product ID: 8CXMDK

    FAQs

    Yes. Boater Education training is required to operate the boat if you were born on or after September 1, 1993.

    Yes. The park charges an entrance fee that you pay separately in cash: $5 per person walk-in, ages 63+ pay $3 per person, and ages 12 and under are free.

    No. There are no bathrooms on the boat. Use the park’s porta potties before and after your rental.

    Meeting details

    5019 TX-360 Loop, Austin, TX 78746.

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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 an awesome time on Lake Travis. The employees were super friendly, helpful and informative, since we rented a pontoon with no captain. The pontoon was clean and ran smoothly. It fit 8 of us comfortably and they allowed us to bring our two small fur babies (that was a major PLUS!). We’ll def go with Float On again!

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    Jasmine Guron

    August 24, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had an awesome time on Lake Travis. The employees were super friendly, helpful and informative, since we rented a pontoon with no captain. The pontoon was clean and ran smoothly. It fit 8 of us comfortably and they allowed us to bring our two small fur babies (that was a major PLUS!). We’ll def go with Float On again!

    Photo of Jasmine Guron

    Jasmine Guron

    August 24, 2026

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