Lake Austin Cruise: Scenic Pontoon Adventure

Discover Lake Austin’s beauty on a private pontoon cruise. Enjoy stunning views, celebrity homes, and social media-worthy moments. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quince Lakehouse - Renowned for its elegant international cuisine, Quince is a culinary treasure on Lake Austin. Featuring a stunning open-air terrace and contemporary design, it provides guests with an exceptional dining experience enhanced by breathtaking waterfront views. As you pass by, the sophisticated ambiance, paired with a menu of…
What's Included
  • Captain
  • Lily Pad - 18 foot
  • Cooler (Large)
  • Floats
  • Ice
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Additional Information

Enjoy a delightful 2-hour boat cruise on the stunning Lake Austin aboard a private, partially guided pontoon boat. The boat features a foldable canopy, offering the choice of full sun or shade! Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Downtown, the pickup point is at the Oysters Landing Boat Dock, nestled between the Quince and Hula Hut restaurants….

Location
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
Lake Austin Boulevard
One of our accredited guides will meet you at the docks between the Quince Lakehouse and Hula Hut. NOT inside the restaurants. Go down in between the restaurants to the boat docks. Thats where the captain will meet you. Do NOT bring outside alcohol or food inside the restaurants.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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Skfer
Oct 22, 2025
Fantastic 2hr Lake Austin boat ride - We had a wonderful pontoon boat ride with Captain Reed on Lake Austin. We had researched several boat rental options and are so happy we chose Austin Rental Boats. They exceeded all our expectations and Captain Reed took excellent care of us!
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Clarkburtons
Sep 14, 2025
Double decker shade saves the day! Family outing with people of all ages had a great experience. 🤩 - The double decker Austin Rental Boat boat was clean, the motor was unobtrusive, and there were two trash cans which allowed us to designate one for recycling. I was willing to haul our recyclable home but our kind Captain Sebastian even said he would make sure it got handled. We spent most of our time in a cove just across the way from Hula Hut and it was peaceful and lovely. The kids really enjoyed the water slide and especially the lily pad. Actually more adults used the lily pad than kids. Even if you don't have more than 18 people I highly recommend the two level boat for the shade it provides. We had multiple octogenarians in our group, including one in a wheelchair, so the shade was crucial to their comfort, and for keeping our food out of the sun. We brought a small card table and table cloth to put our food on and there was a perfect spot for it in the shade. Anything bigger wouldn't have fit.
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Kevin
May 5, 2025
We had an amazing... - We had an amazing experience & our Captain Chris Mueller was phenomenal!! Would definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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917evanb
Apr 5, 2025
Great Austin Boating Experience - Will was the best captain! He took a bunch of pictures and showed us around. Super cool guy that is very accommodating to you and your party's needs! I would HIGHLY recommend Will or Austin Rental Boat company for any of your boat needs when in Austin.
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Meaghanw411
Nov 11, 2024
Girls Weekend - Such a fun activity for girls trip. We brought snacks and drinks and had the best time. Reed was our captain and was great!
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E4472fqbethh
Sep 9, 2024
Great Sunday on the water with Captain Will! - Had the best time out on the water with Captain Will! Would definitely book again! Easy to schedule and coordinate for all.
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L4877vtsarahh
Sep 2, 2024
A must when visiting Austin - Such a beautiful trip. So much better than expected. The water and scenery were amazing. Our guide Christian was excellent. Highly recommend this.
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Kirsten_c
Aug 5, 2024
10/10 experience - Mason was a great host and driver for our bachelor/bachelorette boat ride! He was very easy to talk to and made our trip memorable and fun! I would enjoy using Austin Boat Rentals again!
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Jennifer_s
Jul 25, 2024
Lake Austin tour - We had so much fun, definitely the highlight of our trip to Austin. Our Captain was so nice and welcoming, the tour of lake Austin was beautiful, would highly recommend.
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855pradnyab
Aug 19, 2025
Great Sunset, Terrible Preparation - I booked a private boat for sunset to celebrate a special occasion, and the experience was disappointing. We had to wait because the captain was late dropping off the previous party and cleaning up. Even after that, the boat was not properly cleaned. The seats had cuts that collected water, so when we sat down our outfits got wet — not what you expect when spending $700, especially for a special celebration. The ride itself and the sunset view were nice, but it was overshadowed by the poor condition of the boat and the way scheduling was handled. There should be enough time between trips to properly clean and prepare the boat.
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