Captain Sean was the BEST!! My experience was nothing shy of AMAZING! He was educated, experienced,…read morefunny as EVER!!! I had the best time!!

Three years later we are back and brought family visiting from out of town. The captain was great…read moreand very informative without it being boring. We were a group of 11 ranging from age 11 through 94 and everyone liked it. You can either park on the street for free or at the Hyatt. If you park at the Hyatt, Capital Cruises will give you a coupon so the What a fun experience!

We have done the Big Gay River Float three different times and we have had the best time. First…read moretime was 4 yrs ago and we took the yellow school bus (with no a/c) and it was fun but hot. We have learned that taking the VIP bus is more our speed. We can have a drink on the bus and the group is usually pretty cool. They are so organized. We arrive at the pickup spot, check in, have a drink and it's all done seamlessly. Hannah was a great bus host. She's spot on keeping us informed where we are and what to do when we arrive. She goes over rules and policies related to being on the river and trespassing rules. They always do a great job and I'll be doing it again next year.

A friend tipped me off that this tour company was offering adults-only boozy brunch cruises around…read moreChristmas time featuring Buddy the Elf, and with relatives about to barrel through the door at any moment and invade our house for several weeks, that sounded like my cup of te-quila. It was even better than I imagined. I'm no huge "Elf" fan, but after several Palomas, Buddy's schtick was about the funniest thing I had ever seen. I also looooooooooved the dancing up on deck. We lucked out and had a lovely Austin afternoon on the water. The music was a solid mix of 90s throwback dance tunes, and the whole atmosphere was silly and lighthearted and happy. The food was very good, too -- pizza from Via 313, bfast tacos and a candy buffet. We ended our cruise with a special surprise from Buddy -- Santa had gifted us all with jewelry from Kendra Scott! I don't know how often that happens, but I love random surprises. And the retail price of those gifts was more than what we paid for our brunch experience. Score! What a memorable day! I can't wait for the next one.

My friends and I this past weekend went on the disco party cruise to celebrate my friend's…read morebachelorette party!!! From the moment I booked this activity the owner Brian was so helpful. If I had a question or concern he replied in a timely manner. The company was very good about texting updates and sending messages confirming your reservation and everything that you needed to know before hand. Our group had the best time on the boat! We were sad when it ended because we just wanted to keep dancing and partying all day long. It was so much fun to celebrate with other future brides and grooms from all over the country. Everyone was very welcoming! The dj was awesome and so was the photographer. I would love to come back and do this activity again! I would recommend setting up transportation separately to get too and from the lake since we stayed in Austin and it's a 45 min drive. Also, make sure you bring something to eat! We made sandwiches before hand and that helped so much.

I had a super fun time on this party cruise! I went to Austin, Texas for a bachelor party and this…read morewas one of the events that was planned by the groomsman. I had no idea what to expect, we simply showed up in our Uber ready to party. I enjoyed the dj set up and music they played. I appreciated that they supplied orange juice, raspberries and blue berries for mimosas. A down side was theres little extra space on this boat and is pretty crowded. There isn't a designated spot to put your belongings, so we just had to trust that other people wouldn't mess with our stuff. Overall it was a good experience and I was thankful their onsite photographer capture some fun and goofy moments from our trip.

Everyone at Live love Paddle is super friendly and helpful! Enjoyed the time with friends on the…read morewater

This was an amazing experience from start to finish. Staff was professional and friendly. Highly…read morerecommend!

This place is very nice for all people who wanna be on a boat and drive it their self and cruise…read morearound and just relax and listen to some music. The staff was helpful and lets you know a quick tutorial on how to drive the boat and gives you heads up on dangers. The lake is amazingly beautiful. I would recommend coming here for parties, and skiing, and more. Nice place overall. I'm 9 and those staff are very chill. Thanks Randy I got your back!

Our group of 4 had a great experience renting a pontoon. Now don't go looking for 5 star, red…read morecarpet service. It's no frills, but the staff is friendly and they give you what you need for a good time. We are not experienced boaters, but that wasn't an issue because the staff provided a quick training on how to drive the boat. Unlike many other company's renting boats in the area, you can rent for an hour if you want. Many other require 3-4 hour minimums, which can get pricey, especially if you'd prefer a short excursion. There is free parking there and the pontoon we rented had a bluetooth system for playing music too. You can't beat their prices, so overall value is A+ in my book. If I'm in the ATX area again, I'll return.

Super welcoming staff! It was helpful that they let us know about a two for one deal before 12pm…read morewhich made for an easy and affordable family group activity. Easy to sign waiver via QR code and lockers were a bit pricy at $5. I would recommend leaving most of your belongings in the trunk if possible. Lovely way to get some fresh air on a spring day.

Weekdays are great time to come to get a great deal. Currently they had a rent one boat and get 2nd…read moreboat free promotion during the weekdays (check website). You can rent a variety of items here. They give you life jackets. I went with my elderly parents and the staff was incredibly accommodating getting them in and out of the canoes.

Buyer beware. Booked this because it said "good weather…read morerequired." It was raining steadily and they still ran the tour. When I asked about it, they said they only cancel for lightning... which is not what the listing says. That's misleading, plain and simple. Even worse, they wouldn't work with us at all after the fact. No flexibility, no effort to make it right. Plenty of other kayak options in Austin... I'd go with one that's actually upfront about their policies.

Idk what the fuck the deal with Austin Rowing Club is, but are all Austin people assholes?…read more I arrived with my dog, knowing their sign literally says they are dog friendly. My friend even did her due diligence by calling ahead. When we arrived, the desk people were so nice. In fact Lauren, who we had a lovely conversation with, assisted us. Since I had my dog with me and his life vest on, we weren't sure if we needed a single or a double. I paid $25 for a double per the suggestion of the desk people. Get to the dock, one girl helps my friend out in the single. Now me? You best believe I was sober enough to not let someone speak to me the way it went down. Scene or no scene, people around or not. As soon one of the staff members assists a customer with a double, I walk over and get asked if I need a paddle board. I said "no, I'm getting a double". All of a sudden, what I thought was going be a smooth assistance on the kayak, I get confusion from the staff member, which leads to an argument on the dock. Apparently a double kayak for a single person and a dog would be soooo difficult. (It's manageable. I better be fucking JACKED for the amount of paddling I had to do) If I'm put in a single, then I'm tight squeezing it with my dog and paddling. At the time, it was just me on the dock with my dog and the girl. She starts giving me an attitude and has a tantrum. That's when I realize something ain't right. I told her to turn around, asked for her name. I had to call out her problem with me because ain't nobody, young or old should be this rude. She starts getting heated and yells at me. So I said, "you know what, what's your name? I need to speak to someone." Lo and behold her name is Rachel. "If you're looking for the manager, you're talking to her" - Rachel And I said "ok, then who's you're manager" If Rachel is the so-called the manager, all she had to do was give me her expertise. Don't get promoted to manager if you can't even be kind enough to tell me that I need an alternative. I asked if it would be better to be in a single than a double and get the difference. She said, "WHATEVER YOU'RE COMFORTABLE WITH."' A $5 difference doesn't even cover a fucking latte, so please be kind and just suggest what best suits me and my dog. She keeps calling me "ma'am", and so I just politely tell her, "you can call me Nancy. I'm not that much older than you." And she starts yelling about how she was born and raise in Austin and was taught to say "ma'am or sir". Well Rachel, your parents taught you to say "ma'am or sir", but they didn't teach you kindness. I talked to my friend about it and we weren't sure if that was some type of racist comment, but hold up. Girl, I'm born and raised in Texas too. But I can also read the room and know that how to address people. I'm guessing she don't know Houston. From the corner of my eye, I see Lauren walking on the dock and I yell "HEY. PLSSSSS Help me" And thank god Lauren was there to witness Rachel being an ASSHOLE. So you know what? I got all day and I'll wait for a supervisor to talk about Rachel any day. Cause how is Rachel a manager and yelling at me with a tantrum. She's lucky other patrons didn't take out their phone to record, because in this day and age, she would've gotten cancelled. I met Aubrea, the manager and gave her the whole spiel. Yes, I can buy my own equipment, but I'm not going to use it all the time since I don't live here. Supporting local clubs helps significantly. While everything did get settled (full refund of $25), everyone BUT Rachel was kind to me, Austin continues to disappoint me with snobby people that I've encountered.

John was a great captain. Good communication and a safe and enjoyable pontoon boat ride. Jon was…read morefull of fun facts about Lake Austin, and he tailored our time to fit exactly what we wanted to do. Highly recommend Bat City Boat Rental!

My family and I had a FANTASTIC time with John as our guide. I saw parts of Austin I didn't even…read moreknow existed and learned a lot as well. It was relaxing and beautiful and just what we needed! I highly recommend booking with Bat City!

My friend and I booked the 5 hour kayak tour, and Ryan was our guide. First of all, the…read morecommunication before the tour was super helpful, and we knew exactly where we needed to be and when. Ryan met us at the meeting spot, and he showed us what we needed to do and explained how the tour would be. Ryan was highly knowledgeable of all things Austin,and it was a delight spending the day with him. The tour was fantastic, and Ryan made it even a million times better! I would highly recommend this tour.

What a great tour! Ryan was our guide and he knew so many interesting facts about the city. As…read moresomeone who never kayaks, this was really fun and Ryan was super helpful. Highly recommend!

If you're heading out on Lake Travis, ask for Cooper -- he is the definition of above and beyond!…read moreWe came to VIP Marina with high hopes for a great day on the water, and Cooper made sure that's exactly what we got. When things weren't going as planned, he jumped in without hesitation and turned what could have been a ruined day into an absolutely incredible one. His positivity, knowledge, and genuine willingness to help made all the difference. Cooper didn't just do his job -- he went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of, comfortable, and back on the water. VIP Marina is lucky to have someone like Cooper on their team. He's the reason our day on Lake Travis was one for the books. We'll absolutely be back, and we'll be asking for Cooper every single time. Thank you so much !!!!

Every year our school program books barges for a party and we always have so much fun. You can go…read moreswimming on lake Travis and enjoy a relatively short boat ride (about 30 min) to get to the swimming point. I will say on the boat there is like zero storage space for bags and such so when you have 50 people and bags it just gets annoyingly crowded.