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Boat Shuttle to Ski Shores - Scenic Water Taxi Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Austin, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Fuel
    • Cooler (Large)
    • Ice
    • Captain
    • Floats
    • Bottled water

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Loop 360 Boat Ramp
        5019 TX-360 Loop, Austin, TX 78746, USA

        There is a booth that will charge you $5 per person as an entry fee. The boat will be located directly under the bridge by the water. Walk down to the waters edge under the bridge.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      1

      Pennybacker Bridge

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

      Austin Country Club (Pass By)

      Mount Bonnell (Pass By)

      2

      Ski Shores Cafe

      2 hours Admission Ticket Free

      The Echelon (Pass By)

      Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife (Pass By)

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
      • Boat Travel Time to and From Ski Shores Cafe is included in the total 3 hour duration.
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 12 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Must do !!

      Jacqueline_C, May 2026
      The tour was great, we had the best time ! The boat ride itself is about 20 minutes each way ! The views are beautiful and we loved Ski Shores! The food and drinks were great! Definitely try a frozen margarita, they’re pretty strong! The view at the restaurant is beautiful, and the place is laid back and fun! We were able to stay a couple hours at the restaurant and then took the boat back. Our captain was Dixon! We loved him! He was so nice and down to earth and had us laughing the entire time. He also volunteered to take pictures of us on the boat and at Ski shores ! Definitely recommend booking this trip!!

      The experience was great!...

      Julio_A, Jul 2025
      The experience was great! Our captain, Captain Riggs, made the trip very enjoyable. He kindly offered waters to the group and to take pictures of all of us.

      Great little cruise

      Robert_P, Nov 2024
      The captain was great, he helped to get my wife in the boat with her walker. It was a great day on the water.

      100% would book again!

      Joey_C, Aug 2024
      Had an incredible time, loved seeing some of the lake houses before heading to the cafe for food and drinks. Captain was great, would definitely book again when we have family or friends visiting. Vastly cheaper than renting a boat for the day if there are only a few of you!

      Family boat ride

      Cassie_M, Jul 2024
      Captain Paul Schwenk was great! He was very sweet with our kids and made sure we had everything we needed.

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      On average, this is booked 11 days in advance.

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