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Friday Night Music Cruise on Lake Travis in Austin, TX - Austin

Friday Night Music Cruise on Lake Travis in Austin, TX

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels as the adventure mainly involves relaxing on a pontoon boat with minimal physical exertion.

Overview

Set sail on a scenic pontoon ride across Lake Travis every Friday night. Enjoy live music, food, and drink specials at top lakeside spots with friends under the Texas stars.

Austin, Texas

Friday Night Music Cruise on Lake Travis

$100 per person • Food, drinks, boat ride and live music • Every Friday from 5:30-10:30pm

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About This Adventure

Experience the ultimate summer bar crawl on Lake Travis every Friday! Enjoy a scenic pontoon boat ride to Shack 512 and Beachside Billy's, where you’ll savor delicious food, drink specials, and live music. With stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere, this 5-hour adventure promises unforgettable memories with friends.

Details

Join us every single Friday this summer from 5:30-10:30pm for the most epic bar crawl on Lake Travis. You will travel to Shack 512 and Beachside Billy's in a spacious captained pontoon boat and enjoy stunning views of the lake, delicious food, drink specials, live music, and more!

Note: This event is 21+ and we do not allow children or pets

Pricing

$100 per ticket or $1000 private rental

Pick-up/Drop-Off Location (You will meet here and we will take you to each stop by boat) :

4370 Mansfield Dam Rd, Austin, TX 78732

About the Restaurants

  • Shack 512: Shack 512, located adjacent to Sandy Creek Marina, on the shore of scenic Lake Travis, offers American Southern cuisine in a relaxed, beautiful Hill Country setting. A casual, outdoor venue, Shack 512 offers spectacular panoramic views of Lake Travis and the surrounding hills.
  • Beachside Billy's: Beachside Billy’s Lake Travis Restaurant & Water Park at Volente Beach Resort. Beachside Billy’s is a full service upscale casual restaurant on the shores of Lake Travis. They have a beach bar and grill and specialize in hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood.

Duration

5 hours: You'll stop for 2 hours at Shack 512 and Beachside Billy's. We provide a 30 minute boat ride at the start and end of the experience as well as a short boat ride between each stop.

  • 30 minute cruise on Lake Travis at the beginning and end of the experience.
  • Short boat ride between each stop.
  • Each boat ride will be shared by up to 10 people.
  • You are welcome to bring your own drinks to enjoy during your boat ride but all drinks must be stored on the boat before entering the establishments.
  • Drinks will be stored safely in a cooler with ice.
  • Please no red wine, glass bottles, or styrofoam cups.

Cancellation Policy If you need to cancel you must contact us at least 24 hours prior to the event. All tickets are nonrefundable but can be exchanged for a ticket on another date of your choosing where space is available or used as credit towards any of our boat rentals. Please pay close attention to the pickup location and instructions in this email and contact us if you are running late. We will do our best to make arrangements with you but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate late parties due to respect for other guests. No refunds or reimbursement will be provided for no shows, if you are late or if you arrive at the wrong pickup location.

Drink specials, live music any any special events are managed by each restaurant individually. Please reach out to the restaurants directly for inquiries about drink specials and live music during your BARge crawl. We cannot guarantee they will be offered on your specific reservation date and cannot provide any refunds for this.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Boarding

Make sure to arrive 15 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth boarding process and get a good seat on the pontoon boat.

Stay Hydrated and Use Sunscreen

Evening sun on the water can still be strong, so protect your skin and keep a water bottle handy.

Bring a Light Jacket

Lake breezes can get cool after sunset, so a lightweight jacket or sweater is advised.

Respect Venue Rules

Each stop has its own policies for food, drink, and noise – follow these to ensure a great experience for everyone.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Great Blue Heron
  • Texas Spiny Softshell Turtle

History

Lake Travis was formed in the 1940s by the Mansfield Dam and has since become a major recreational hub in the Austin area.

Conservation

Tide Up Boat Rentals promotes responsible boating practices to protect Lake Travis' water quality and habitat for native wildlife.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Sunscreen

Essential

Protects your skin from strong sun exposure during pre-sunset cruising hours.

summer specific

Light Jacket or Sweater

Essential

Keeps you warm against cool breezes on the open lake after sundown.

fall specific

Comfortable Footwear

Essential

Allows easy movement on and off the pontoon and at lakeside stops.

Water Bottle

Essential

Stays hydrated throughout the cruise, especially on warm evenings.