Lake Austin Self-Captained Donut Boat Rental
Take the wheel on a quiet electric cruise through Lake Austin’s no-wake zone
Duration
30 mins–2 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Boat rental, life jackets, cooler
Highlights
Take the wheel of a fully electric Donut Boat for a self-guided ride on Lake Austin. Explore the designated no-wake zone at your own pace after an orientation.
- Explore Lake Austin from a round, self-driven electric boat
- Take in views of waterfront homes along the lake
- Bring your own food and drinks for the ride
- Enjoy a quiet cruise without fast-boat wakes
Itinerary
Itinerary:
- Check-in at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters – Arrive 15-20 minutes before your rental
- Receive a boat operation & safety briefing from our staff
- Board your Donut Boat and set off into Lake Austin’s no-wake zone
- Enjoy a peaceful, scenic cruise with your group
- Return to the dock on time for check-out
What's Included
- Boat operation and navigation training
- Life jackets for all passengers
- Bluetooth Turtlebox speaker
- Yeti cooler with ice and water bottles
- Lake navigation map
Important details
- Arrive 15–20 minutes before your rental for check-in and a safety briefing
- Bring valid ID for the boat operator
- Ages 23+ only to operate the boat
- Complete the Texas Boater Safety Online Course to operate if born on or after September 1, 1993
- Follow Texas Parks and Wildlife Department boating laws and staff safety instructions
- Keep the boat in the designated no-wake zone and avoid reckless or negligent driving
- Do not swim from the boat
- Keep glass containers off the boat
- Keep music low and avoid disruptive behavior
- Remain sober if operating the boat; excessive alcohol consumption is prohibited
- Wear provided life jackets for all passengers age 13 and under
- Expect a $500 damage deposit charged to the card on file; any unused portion is refunded after damage assessment
- Expect a $50 late-return fee for every 15 minutes late
- Accept responsibility for damage caused by negligence, with charges applied to the card on file
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 48+ hours before start for a full refund or reschedule. Within 48 hours, no-shows, and late arrivals are non-refundable. Severe-weather cancellations may be rescheduled or refunded at the operator's discretion.
Product ID: SN2QC9
FAQs
Each Lake Austin donut boat holds up to 10 people.
Bring food and drinks in non-glass containers. Alcohol is allowed, but excessive alcohol consumption is prohibited, and the boat operator must not consume alcohol before or while driving.
Free parking is available at Mozart's Coffee Roasters and in nearby surrounding areas.
Meeting details
Lower dock at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd
