Slide into Lake Austin life with a captained double-decker built for groups: waterslide, floating lily pad, and Bluetooth stereo all launch from Hula Hut Restaurant Docks. Read on for what to expect, safety notes, and local tips to make the most of your charter.
Slide into Lake Austin life with a captained double-decker built for groups: waterslide, floating lily pad, and Bluetooth stereo all launch from Hula Hut Restaurant Docks. Read on for what to expect, safety notes, and local tips to make the most of your charter.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Austin Rental Boats · Austin, Texas
easy.
2–8 hours.
No special fitness required; ability to step on and off a dock and move around the boat safely is needed.
The charter includes a captain, fuel, the double-decker boat, a 16-foot floating pad, a floating beer-pong table, ICE, an XL cooler, water bottles, and a premium Bluetooth stereo.
The meeting point is Lake Austin, TX - Hula Hut Restaurant Docks; the captain will text or call 15–30 minutes before departure to confirm pickup details.
Cancel more than 10 days before departure for a full refund; cancellation fees apply within 10 days of the trip.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; kids 12 and under are required to wear life jackets while the boat is underway and should be supervised on the slide.
No; pickups are not wheelchair/ADA accessible and guests must be able to step on and off the dock safely.
An 18% tip is customary for high-capacity charters and the company requests this to fairly compensate captains handling large groups.
Lake Austin was formed when the Colorado River was dammed in the early 20th century and has long been central to Austin recreation.
Help keep the lake clean: pack out trash, use onshore restrooms when available, and avoid transporting aquatic plants or animals between water bodies.
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