Austin Trip Overview
Perfect for solo travelers or small groups who don’t want to rent the entire boat themselves, this intimate cruise offers the perks of a private cruise without the associated costs. Our captain serves as a tour guide pointing out landmarks and sharing some of Austin’s unique history along the way. Bring your own drinks—alcoholic beverages welcome—and a camera to capture photos of the lakeside grotto known as Little Venice.
The Lake Austin cruise takes off the Loop 360 Boat Ramp located below the southern end of Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin. This three-acre park is primarily used for lake access, but offers a grassy area for picnicking. A few bald cypress and sycamore trees grow along the water’s edge.
From here we set sail towards Mount Bonnell, where the lake is lined with outrageously luxurious lakefront homes. You’ll then slow troll through a semi-private grotto called Little Venice where you get a closeup view of these mansions as we head back to the 360 bridge!
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Austin, United States
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Water Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Austin, Texas, United States
Perfect for solo travelers or small groups who don’t want to rent the entire boat themselves, this intimate cruise offers the perks of a private cruise without the associated costs. Our captain serves as a tour guide pointing out landmarks and sharing some of Austin’s unique history along the way. Bring your own drinks—alcoholic beverages welcome—and a camera to capture photos of the lakeside grotto known as Little Venice.
The Lake Austin cruise takes off the Loop 360 Boat Ramp located below the southern end of Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin. This three-acre park is primarily used for lake access, but offers a grassy area for picnicking. A few bald cypress and sycamore trees grow along the water’s edge.
From here we set sail towards Mount Bonnell, where the lake is lined with outrageously luxurious lakefront homes. You’ll then slow troll through a semi-private grotto called Little Venice where you get a closeup view of these mansions as we head back to the 360 bridge!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pennybacker Bridge, Austin, TX
The Loop 360 Boat Ramp is located below the southern end of Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin. This three-acre park is primarily used for lake access, but offers a grassy area for fishing and picnicking.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Austin Country Club, 4408 Long Champ Dr, Austin, TX 78746-1162
Austin’s most famous golf course and home of the annual Dell Match Play tournament.
Pass By: Mount Bonnell, 3800 Bonnell Dr, Austin, TX 78731-5846
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s.
Pass By: Little Venice, Mitropoleos Georgouli, Mykonos Town Greece
A semi-private grotto we call Little Venice where you get a closeup view of the Lake Austin mansions.
