Book a private Lake Austin pontoon with a certified captain for up to 15 guests
3–5 hours
Up to 15 people
Captain, fuel, lily pad
Charter your own pontoon on Lake Austin and let a certified captain handle navigation and safety. Cruise and swim with your group near Party Cove by the Pennybacker Bridge.
Bring a photo ID. Park entrance costs $5 per person (cash or check only) and is paid on arrival—confirm details with Greetwell before booking. Do not bring glass, styrofoam, or red wine onboard.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 15 guests.
100% refund up to 8 days before start. 50% refund within 8 days. No refund within 72 hours unless unsafe weather per captain. If captain cancels for unsafe weather, full refund. If weather ends trip after start, refund for time not spent. $88 deposit is non-refundable.
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.
Lake Austin, Longhorn Leisure
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.
Best boat ever
Kate Marcus
May 18, 2026
Best boat ever
Kate Marcus
May 18, 2026