Lake Austin Scenic Pontoon Boat Tour

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.

Meeting Point

5019 N Capital of Texas Hwy

5019 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746, USA

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.

What's included:

• Use of life vests
• Full overhead sun shading
• 2-Hour Boat Tour
• Fuel
• Boat Captain

Not included:

• $5 park entry fee per person, payable by cash only ($3 for ages 62+). No fee for ages 12 and under.
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Captain gratuity (highly encouraged)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Lake Austin

Lake Austin, Texas, USA

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.

2 hours

Pennybacker Bridge

, , Austin, Texas

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.

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The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

3809 W 35th St, , Austin, 78703-1001, Texas

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.

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Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife

4615 Bunny Run, Austin, TX 78746, USA

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.

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Austin Country Club

4408 Long Champ Dr, , Austin, 78746-1162, Texas

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 golf legend Harvey Penick.

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Tom Miller Dam

Tom Miller Dam, Austin, TX 78746, USA

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 is Lady Bird Lake. Both reservoirs are a result of the dam's construction.

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Mount Bonnell

Austin, 78731, Texas

This beautiful 5-acre park 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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