Scenic Lake Austin
Boat Rides in Austin — Private Charters & Sunset Cruises on Lake Austin
Sightseeing, swimming, sunsets — captain included
Book your Lake Austin charter
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From $35 / ticket
Prices vary by date
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Our Lake Austin experiences
Lake Austin Pontoon
From $450
Spacious pontoon for groups. Captain, Cooler, Bluetooth Stero, and Lillypad included
Captained pontoon for groups — premium sound, lily pad, cooler included.
Wake Boat & Wakesurf
From $600
Tow boats for wakeboarding, surfing, and tubing.
Private wake boat charters — wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and tubing.
Sunset Cruise
From $35 per ticket
Chill evening cruise. Best views and golden hour.
Public evening cruises and private sunset charters on Lake Austin.
Wakesurf Club
From $100
Weekly Wake Surfing on Lake Austin
Wednesday shared wake sessions — 8 spots, beginners welcome.
Best for
Couples & visitors
Scenic cruises and sunset rides without driving.
Families
Swim stops and lily pad time on pontoon rides.
Sunset seekers
Public or private evening cruises on Lake Austin.
Special occasions
Upgrade to a private charter for birthdays and celebrations.
More than a quick tour
Our boat rides are real charters on Lake Austin — not a cramped tour boat. Spend hours swimming, cruising bluffs, or catching golden hour on a sunset trip.
Visitors often search 'boat ride' for experiences rather than driving a rental. We match that intent with captained trips you book like a rental, but without anyone in your group needing to pilot the boat.
What you'll do
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What's included
Captain
Life vests
Bluetooth
Pricing
All trips include captain, fuel, cooler (ice included), sound system, and lily pad.
Deposit due today. Balance due 48 hours before your trip.
Tips for your captain are not included but appreciated.
What guests say
“Had a great time with my family viewing the night lights during Christmas time. Enjoyed making s'mores and memories. Thomas did a wonderful job being a captain and making it a pleasant experience.”
— Susy Cantu · a month ago
“The Boat tour was a really cool family experience. Our captain was awesome, really friendly and answered any questions we had. All in all was a great time would recommend to anyone.”
Jason Cox · a month ago
“Thomas was awesome! While we were floating he waited on us hand and foot getting us drinks and snacks from our cooler. He took us through Little Venice of Lake Austin and it was beautiful. He even rescued my hat when it fell into the water.”
Madison Sigmon · 6 months ago
FAQ
Quick answers — or just text us.
With Boat Bros they're the same product — captained charters. 'Boat ride' usually means you want an experience; we provide the captain and boat.
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