Private Lake Austin cruising with a captain, music and a Lily Pad
3–5 hours
Up to 15 people
Captain, fuel, life vests
Charter a private pontoon on Lake Austin while your captain handles navigation and safety. Cruise waterfront scenery, play your music and spend time at Party Cove near Pennybacker Bridge.
Cancel more than 11 days before start for a full refund. Cancel 7 days before start for a 50% refund. No refund less than 7 days before start. This is a rain-or-shine event. Receive a full refund if the captain cancels for unsafe weather; if the trip has started, receive a refund for unused time.
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Yes. You must tip your captain at least 18%. If you forget or refuse to tip, an automatic 20% charge is applied to the original card used for payment.
Pay a park entrance fee of $5 per person on arrival. Bring cash or a check; cards are not accepted.
Arrive 15 minutes before your start time. On Saturdays and holidays, arrive 45 minutes early.
Loop 360 Boat Landing, 5019 TX-360 Loop, Austin, TX 78746
Lake Austin boat trips with this crew are consistently earning rave reviews, with guides like Connor, Brandon, and Todd turning simple boat rides into full experiences. Guests regularly call out their laid-back energy paired with genuine attentiveness, and several reviewers were surprised to walk away feeling like they'd gotten a free guided tour, complete with local history, landmark callouts, and great photos at spots like the 360 bridge. Bachelorette parties seem to be a sweet spot here, with multiple groups naming it a trip highlight. That said, the enthusiasm spans all kinds of outings, from afternoon cruises to sunset rides. If you're planning a day on the water in Austin, this is clearly a crowd favorite worth booking.
Brandon was the best captain we could have imagined!! So accommodating and did everything possible to make sure we had the best time! Can’t recommend enough!!
Catriona Hunter
September 8, 2026
Brandon was the best captain we could have imagined!! So accommodating and did everything possible to make sure we had the best time! Can’t recommend enough!!
Catriona Hunter
September 8, 2026
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