Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Overview
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 groups/families, this tour offers an affordable way to experience Lake Austin with other passengers without renting an entire boat.
Just a short drive from Downtown, Lake Austin offers 22 miles of great sightseeing views, including privately-owned waterfront and cliffside homes and popular shoreside restaurants.
Unique to Lake Austin is its clear, constant-level water and intimate setting, making for the most beautiful scenery for pictures & social media-worthy photos of the iconic Pennybacker Bridge. You may even catch sight of Austin's own professional wake surfing phenoms Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager!
Bottled water will be provided.
What's Included
- Use of life vests
- Full overhead sun shading
- 2-hour boat tour
- Free cold bottled water
- Fuel
- Captain/guide
- $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)
Meeting Location
North Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78746, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Lake Austin
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Pennybacker Bridge (Pass By)
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria (Pass By)
Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife (Pass By)
Austin Country Club (Pass By)
Tom Miller Dam (Pass By)
Mount Bonnell (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for parking & entry
- There is no restroom on the boat - please use facilities prior to boarding
- Food and alcoholic beverages are permitted (glass containers are prohibited)
- Waiver of Release and Liability will be required to sign prior to boarding
- This is a public access boat ramp operated by Travis County, from which we depart & return only. Parking is limited on weekends. We HIGHLY encourage using a ride share service on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Smoking is not permitted
- $5 park entry fee per person, payable by cash only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for ages 12 and under.
- The boat is equipped with an overhead (front to back) dual canopy for full sun shading. As with any outdoor activity, we do recommend coming weather prepared with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc).
- Any changes made less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time will not be accepted. *Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time or no call/no show the day of the experience, the amount you paid will not be refunded. *Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-153655P2
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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 148 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Use of life vests.
- Full overhead sun shading.
- 2-hour boat tour.
- Free cold bottled water.
- Fuel.
- Captain/guide.
- $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).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Use of life vests
- Full overhead sun shading
- 2-hour boat tour
- Free cold bottled water
- Fuel
- Captain/guide
- $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 Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for parking & entry
- There is no restroom on the boat - please use facilities prior to boarding
- Food and alcoholic beverages are permitted (glass containers are prohibited)
- Waiver of Release and Liability will be required to sign prior to boarding
- This is a public access boat ramp operated by Travis County, from which we depart & return only. Parking is limited on weekends. We HIGHLY encourage using a ride share service on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Smoking is not permitted
- $5 park entry fee per person, payable by cash only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for ages 12 and under.
- The boat is equipped with an overhead (front to back) dual canopy for full sun shading. As with any outdoor activity, we do recommend coming weather prepared with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc).
- Any changes made less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time will not be accepted. *Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time or no call/no show the day of the experience, the amount you paid will not be refunded. *Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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