Private Family Lake Days
Spend the day together on a private captained pontoon on Lake Austin. Parents, children, grandparents, and extended family can cruise, swim, relax in the shade, and enjoy time on the water while your captain handles the boat.
Your Family Lake Day
A family boat day does not need a special occasion. Sometimes the plan is simply to get everyone together, spend a few hours outside, and enjoy Lake Austin from the water.
With a private pontoon and captain, your family can settle into the day at its own pace. Cruise the lake, stop for a swim, relax on the floating water mat, or spend more time in the shade while catching up with the people you came with.
Family Time on Lake Austin
Family groups often include different ages and different ideas of what makes a good day on the lake. Some family members may want to swim and stay active, while others are happiest cruising, relaxing in the shade, and spending time together.
The entire pontoon is reserved for your group, giving parents, children, grandparents, and extended family a private place to spend time together on Lake Austin.
Cruise the lake, stop for a swim, relax on the Aqua Lily Pad floating water mat, listen to music, or take a break in the shade. Your family can decide how to spend the day.
Each pontoon accommodates up to 13 passengers plus the captain. Multiple boats can be booked for larger family groups, subject to availability.
Ways to Enjoy the Lake
Every family is different, so your time on the water does not need to follow a fixed itinerary. You can spend more time cruising or stop to enjoy the water when conditions allow.
When conditions allow, families can stop to swim and spend time together on the floating water mat.
Cruise Lake Austin and enjoy the shoreline, waterfront homes, and views near Pennybacker Bridge without anyone in your family needing to operate the boat.
Families interested in a more active lake day can ask about optional water tubing when available and appropriate for the group.
Family Safety & Planning
Planning ahead helps make the day easier once everyone arrives. Families should consider the weather, ages in the group, planned activities, and anything children or older relatives may need during the reservation.
Children & Life Jackets
Texas law requires children under 13 to wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while a vessel under 26 feet is underway. Life jackets and required safety equipment are carried on board, and parents or guardians should make sure children wear a properly fitting life jacket.
Included With Your Rental
Your private family boat rental includes the captain, fuel, and onboard features that help make a Lake Austin day easier for your group.
For current standard rates and multi-boat reunion options, visit our boat rental pricing guide, or review our Loop 360 Boat Ramp guide for parking, restrooms, and family arrival tips.
Choosing Your Lake
Lake Austin (Recommended for Families): Lake Austin provides calm, constant-level river waters with minimal chop, making it ideal for young children, toddlers, and grandparents. Located just 15 minutes from central Austin, it offers scenic cruising past Pennybacker Bridge and quiet swimming coves. Explore our primary Lake Austin boat rentals departing Loop 360 Boat Ramp.
Lake Travis: For families with teens looking for expansive open waters and dramatic limestone cliffs, we also provide private captained charters departing Mansfield Dam Park with our Lake Travis boat rentals.
Family Boat Rental Questions
Yes. Your pontoon is reserved exclusively for your family or group. You will never share the boat with passengers outside your reservation.
Yes. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Our Bentley tritoons provide stable, comfortable seating, and our captains are experienced at accommodating family outings.
Texas law requires children under 13 to wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while a vessel under 26 feet is underway. Life jackets for all sizes are provided on board.
Each 24-foot Bentley pontoon accommodates up to 13 passengers plus the captain. For multi-generational reunions or larger family gatherings, we can coordinate multiple boats for groups up to 48 passengers.
Yes. Every rental includes an experienced captain who handles all driving, docking, and anchoring, so parents and grandparents can focus entirely on enjoying time with family.
Yes. Your captain will navigate to a calm cove on Lake Austin where everyone can swim, float, and relax on the included Aqua Lily Pad floating water mat.
Yes, all rentals are 100% BYOB and family picnic friendly. You are welcome to bring snacks, lunch, juice boxes, and adult beverages for guests 21 and older. Built-in cooler space is provided on board. Glass containers are strictly prohibited on the lake.
Yes. While Lake Austin is typically preferred by families for its calm constant-level waters and close proximity to downtown Austin, we also offer private captained charters departing Mansfield Dam Park on Lake Travis.
Lake Austin charters board and return at Loop 360 Boat Ramp beneath Pennybacker Bridge at 5019 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746.
Lake Travis charters depart from Mansfield Dam Park at Mansfield Park Dr, Austin, TX 78734.
Plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before your departure time to allow comfortable time for parking, restrooms, applying sunscreen, loading gear, and boarding.
Spend the Day Together
Choose an available date and time and plan a private captained lake day for your family.