Lake Austin Private Party Boat 2-Hour Swim, BYOB, Lily Pad
Description
Cruise Lake Austin on a private pontoon party boat reserved exclusively for your group, with time to swim, float, relax, and enjoy your favorite drinks on the water. Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette and bachelor parties, graduations, and fun lake days with friends and family. Enjoy a spacious, comfortable ride with an experienced, boat safety–certified captain, full or partial overhead shade, and a flexible itinerary tailored to your group’s pace. Anchor in a calm cove to swim and lounge on the included Aqua Lily Pad, or cruise past the Pennybacker Bridge, waterfront homes, and popular lakeside spots. Lake Austin’s constant water level provides ideal conditions for swimming and floating, while the private boat setting lets you play music, socialize, and celebrate without sharing space with other guests. Bring your own beverages and snacks and enjoy a relaxed, customizable lake experience just minutes from downtown Austin.
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This 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.
This steel arched bridge built in 1982 is an iconic Austin landmark. Spanning the distance of Lake Austin (1,150 ft long), it connects the North & South sections of the Capital of Texas Highway. The bridge's arched design was created to avoid having support columns that would otherwise interfere with water skiers, wake surfers and boaters on the 22 miles of water below.
This Italian-style lakeside villa built in 1916 was home to Clara Driscoll, a philanthropist who was instrumental in the preservation of the Alamo. Today the 14 acre site is home to The Contemporary Austin and is comprised of an outdoor sculpture park, the Laguna Gloria art museum and an art school.
This 35-acre wildlife preserve located on Lake Austin's waterfront is a refuge for rare, endangered or threatened species and is open to the public through guided tours.
This private golf club is located on the banks of Lake Austin. It features a challenging 18-hole course and hosts tournaments, including the popular WGC Dell Match Play. It was designed by architect Pete Dye and is home to gold legend Harvey Penick.
This dam, named after a former Mayor of Austin, began operation in 1940. It was constructed for the purpose of flood control & hydroelectric power generation. On its upstream side is Lake Austin and on its downstream side Lady Bird Lake. Both reservoirs are a result of the dam's construction.
This beautiful 5-acre park is located almost 800 feet over Lake Austin. The cliffs of Mount Bonnell provide a vista for viewing not only the lake from atop, but the expansive hills surrounding Austin.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for parking and entry
- A waiver and release of liability must be signed prior to boarding
- This tour departs from and returns to a public Travis County boat ramp with limited weekend parking; rideshare is recommended
- No restroom on the boat; please use facilities prior to boarding
- Restroom breaks may be requested during the rental
- The boat features a dual overhead canopy for full or partial sun shading
- Please come prepared for outdoor weather (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
- Food and alcoholic beverages are permitted
- Glass containers are not allowed
- Swimming is permitted in designated areas; please follow the captain’s instructions for safety
- Only vaping is permitted when the boat is stationary and away from seating areas
- Cigarettes and cigars are not allowed
Reviews(121)
This was a fun two hour experience with Spencer. He is very knowledgeable about the area and made the entire experience memorable. We will definitely book again if we end up back in Austin.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a fun time with Captain Spencer. His knowledge of the lake and surrounding area truly shines, and we're delighted to hear that it made it such a memorable experience. Hearing that you'd book with us again is a true compliment and means a lot to our team. If your travels bring you back to Austin, we'll certainly look forward to welcoming you on board again for another 5-star adventure!
Wonderful experience with Spencer. The boat was clean, spacious and comfortable. He shared lots of interesting and funny information about the area, the lake and the beautiful homes. The sunset was stunning, a lovely way to spend an evening. I highly recommend this tour.
Lisa thank you for the thoughtful review. We recognize there are many choices when it comes to boating on Lake Austin, and we’re truly grateful you chose to spend your time with us. Your recommendation means a great deal to our team. We’re so glad you enjoyed Captain Spencer and his mix of fun and interesting local insights, along with the perfect boat—clean, comfortable, and spacious. We're also happy to hear you were able to experience a stunning sunset to end the evening. It truly is one of the most unforgettable ways to enjoy the lake!
We had a fantastic afternoon! Captain Spencer is just amazing! He kept us entertained with all his knowledge of the area. Everything from booking, to the tour beginning and finishing was organized and friendly. Just can’t say enough about our captain and our enjoyable tour.
Piper we are so glad to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your afternoon on the water with Captain Spencer at the helm. Thank you for taking the time to share that you found the experience from beginning to end 5 stars all around - it really means a lot!
A fantastic tour of parts of Lake Austin you would never otherwise see. And explanations of what you are seeing to bring it to life. Highly recommend. Spencer is a great ambassador.
Thank you so much for your review. We’re glad to hear that you really enjoyed exploring the hidden sides of Lake Austin and that the stories and explanations helped bring everything to life. Captain Spencer will be pleased to know he made such a positive impression. We appreciate the recommendation to others wanting to experience a fun cruise on the City's most captivating waters!
All right! It was exciting to see my granddaughters enjoy the beautiful walk and bathe in the warm waters! I would do it many more times! Rolando, our captain was very friendly and accommodating!
Esleide, nos alegra mucho saber que lo pasaste genial y que tus nietas disfrutaron del agua—¡eso es realmente lo más importante! A Ronaldo le va a encantar escuchar tus amables palabras. Siempre da lo mejor de sí para que todos tengan una experiencia divertida y relajante. ¡Nos encantaría tenerte de vuelta cuando quieras!
Spencer is a great captain! Very knowledgeable of the area and where the cool houses are to see. Highly recommend!
Elizabeth thank you so much for the 5-star review. We're happy to hear you had a great time on the water with Captain Spencer. He really knows the area well and loves pointing out all of the local highlights—including the cool architecture and homes. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon for another fun trip!
Leo our captain was great! We had a great experience. He customized the trip to what we wanted to see and allowed time to swim as well. Highly recommend
Kathy thank you for boating with us on Friday! We're glad you all had a great time and that Captain Leo helped make the experience meaningful. We're also glad you enjoyed time swimming and sightseeing. We truly appreciate the recommendation to others and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Capt Spencer was awesome! We learned plenty about the area and the lake/river system, and had a great time with a lot of laughs. Thank you, Spencer!
Thank you so much for boating with us! We're so glad to hear you had a great time with Captain Spencer—he truly loves sharing his knowledge and making every trip memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks. We hope to see you again soon for another fun and laughter-filled day on beautiful Lake Austin!
Wonderful experience with a great captain. Would highly recommend this. Got to explore Lake Austin and learn some pretty interesting stuff along the way.
Brooke thank you so much for your kind words. We're glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed exploring Lake Austin with Captain Ronaldo. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Thanks for sharing your experience!
We had a great day and amazing trip on Lake Austin. Our captain and tour guide Spencer did a fantastic job. He was very informative and made sure we had the best possible experience. We would highly recommend him and this tour.
Megan we're so happy to hear you had a great time on your private boat cruise with Captain Spencer. We're glad your experience was truly top notch and we appreciate you choosing to boat with us while in Austin!
