Lake Austin Tour: Scenic Pontoon Adventure

Experience the beauty of Lake Austin on a scenic boat tour with a sunshade. Enjoy the clear, constant-level water, stunning views, and the iconic Pennybacker Bridge.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Austin - This beautiful & scenic 22-mile public lake known for its clear, constant-level water features privately owned waterfront and cliffside homes, several shoreside restaurants, is home to world champion wake surfers Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager & just a 20 minute drive from downtown Austin.
What's Included
  • 2-hour boat tour
  • Captain/guide
  • Full overhead sun shading
  • Use of life vests
  • Free cold bottled water
  • Fuel
What's Not Included
  • $5 park entry fee per person, payable by cash only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for ages 12 and under.
  • Captain gratuity (highly encouraged)
Additional Information

Come experience the beauty of Lake Austin on a public, partially guided pontoon boat tour equipped with a dual canopy for full sun shading!
Whether you choose morning, afternoon or sunset, you’ll be accompanied by an engaging captain who will enhance your experience with insightful commentary.
Ideal for individual travelers, couples and small…

Location
5019 N Capital of Texas Hwy
North Capital of Texas Highway
Tour departs & returns at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp located under the south end of the Pennybacker Bridge. Parking underneath the bridge is free. $5 entry fee per person ($3 for ages 62+) collected by & paid to Travis County Parks. Cash only. No entry fee for ages 12 and under.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Karen_h
Oct 13, 2025
Sister fun. - Spencer was great. He was knowledgeable, amusing and very kind. We loved the trip!! We got to meet Lucky.
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Mercedes_l
Oct 13, 2025
Fantastic - It’s so relaxing and fun. Two hours was good enough for the ride. My family really enjoyed this experience.
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Julie_l
Sep 23, 2025
Great Time...Great Tour Guide! - Spencer was our tour guide, and he was amazing! The tour is as described and the directions for meeting up ate accurate. We had great weather (although a bit hot as one would expect in September), but the breeze from the ride kept it very comfortable. They provide cold bottled water, but you're allowed to bring your own cooler and snacks. It as a very enjoyable 2 hours, and I would highly recommend it if you're looking for something different to do and a different view of Austin.
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Sunshine08517981013
Sep 16, 2025
Great Experience - Spencer made the experience so fun. He was able to show us around, answered all questions and exceeded expectations. Definitely recommend!!!
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Lisa_d
Sep 14, 2025
Great afternoon... - Great afternoon excursion. Captain Spencer was great. Communicated great at pick-up. Really relaxed vibe but learned a bit about the area too.
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Yolanda_c
Aug 21, 2025
Pleased Customers - Though it's listed as a "Pontoon" Lake ride, it was actually VERY exciting!! Our captain handled the wakes like a pro. Renaldo was amazing. Very personable, funny and extremely considerate. I will say that after we booked, we found the same tour for 50.00 cheaper/ person. In the end, I have no regrets. This was our first time visiting Texas. Looking forward to doing this again.
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Sharom_o
Aug 19, 2025
We loved it! - We loved it! Our guide was Spencer, and it was a pleasure listening to him during the tour. You can tell he loves what he does, and that makes the experience 10 times more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Alexis_m
Aug 10, 2025
Great way to experience... - Great way to experience the lake life in Austin. It’s beautiful and the tour captain Renaldo did a great job!
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Jackie_s
Jul 1, 2025
A great tour of Lake Austin - The boat with the full sun shading was great. Our pilot and guide Leo was very informative and ready to answer any questions. I really enjoyed this lake tour.
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Mina_e
Jul 19, 2025
Sunset tour was lovely.... - Sunset tour was lovely. Leo the captain was very nice and informative. Boat was clean and everything went as expected.
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From $74
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).