Are you the adventurous type? I am...within limits. If you want to test your limits, go on a…read morekayak run. The Rowing Dock is a kayaking rental business located along Lady Bird Lake. If you are like me, you probably have this record playing in your head, "What it the kayak cap side, what it flips over and I swallow moss or something else?" Probably just me...the over thinker! Just face your fear and do it! The worst thing that could happen is that you get wet. No big deal! Of course, you should not do any water sports unless you know how to swim. Once you are in the kayak, you can enjoy the beauty and majesty of Lady Bird lake, Austin's skyline and the nearby green space. You can kayak towards downtown or go in the direction of the multi-million homes on Lake Austin. Pro tips: Ensure all valuables in your car have been removed from plain sight. City of Austin highlights an increase in thefts. Also, take a Ziploc bag for keys and other things you do not want to get wet. Renting the equipment was easy and straightforward. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, providing clear instructions and a welcoming atmosphere. The Rowing Dock focuses on all experience levels and offers a range of offerings, from solo kayaks to two-person boats and group activities. The process was smooth and everything went according to plan. The operation was well organized, prices are reasonable, and the experience amazing!

Such a great spot for paddleboard and kayak rentals on Lady Bird Lake! We visited on a Thursday…read morearound noon and had no trouble finding a parking spot in the lot. Super convenient. A few people in our group rented paddleboards and kayaks, and the process was quick, smooth, and easy. Staff were friendly and helpful, and everything felt very organized. If you have your own gear, there's also a small public dock walkable just around the corner for self-launching. The location is perfect for a relaxed paddle with great views of the Austin skyline. Highly recommend for locals or visitors looking to get out on the water!

Loved our tour of Lake Austin with a drop off at Ski Shores for Happy Hour then a pick up an hour…read moreand a half later. Will definitely add this for our out of town visitors! Nice boats, fun and informative captains!

We had such an amazing time on Lake Travis thanks to Willo and Float On. Everything about the…read moreexperience was extremely streamlined from booking to filling out waivers to navigating to the marina. Willo gave superb instructions on operating and piloting the boat including an overview of relevant customs and laws while out on the water. Our group had six adults and one 2-year old and they had plenty of water safety devices for all ages. On a side note, it was wonderful to see how genuinely excited Willo was about Lake Travis once again having a healthy water level after several dry years. In terms of our experience on the lake, we got excellent advice on where to travel based on our team's interests and after following his directions it felt like we had arrived on our own private lake. We probably only saw a handful of other boats during our 3-hour excursion and that was only in passing. The boat came with a Garmin GPS that made it really easy to retrace our steps. For those wondering, there was excellent cell phone service out on the lake and we were able to use our phone GPS, make calls, and stream music. The boat had some nice integrated speakers with Bluetooth connectivity and we were able to jam out to our own tunes. There was also a cool flotation device attached to the back of the boat called the Aqua Lily Pad which we unrolled after anchoring, we had multiple adults laying on it without sinking into the lake. Overall, we could not have asked for a better experience and we would highly recommend booking with Float On.

Great experience. Outfitters prep you well! Doable for all skill levels. Lots of turtles on the…read moreriver!

I've lived in Austin the past 10 years. Anytime anyone visits, this is where I take them. It's the…read moreperfect amount of time, the weather is so pleasant, the scenery is beautiful, the water seems clean (WAY cleaner than Town Lake), and everyone who works here is SO so so nice. Mia in particular is so hysterical.

Jami is an incredibly hardworking woman! She is an expert in getting all the boats tied to the…read moretrailer very quickly. We met her in Bob Bryant Park, and she quickly shuttled us to the river. She even took photos for us on the water. She was late to pick us up for the shuttle but was very nice and compensated us for it.

I was really nervous about kayaking down the river with my three young teens & my friend who was…read morevisiting from out of town. It was our first time kayaking & we didn't know what to expect on the river but Linda quickly put us at ease. She was very knowledgeable about the river & explained how to navigate it & things to look out for. We were shuttled to the launch site, given a quick lesson on how to hold & use the paddles & we were on our way. Despite the heat, the river was pretty cool (glad we brought insulated water bottles & a cooler with snacks). It was peaceful & the water was calm & we made it to the end without tipping over. We saw lots of turtles, birds, even a few cows taking a dip. At the end two huge blue herons flew across the river right in front of us...it was a great experience & we can't wait to do it again. Highly recommend this company- the reservation process was easy (we just called the day before) & the everything was provided (dry bags & life vests included), the price is very reasonable & the local knowledge was exceptional.

Hello, we met Austin, Angel & family they are great people ! They care about quality and Sevice !…read more Tesse was the Captain on our boat we had the most amazing time she is great handled boat and all the boat needs. Thanks for a great time Rob Fischetti

Great time with Captain Lee on Lake Travis for our buddy's bachelor party. Would recommend to any…read moreone looking to rent a boat for the day with friends

Sean & Nate were GREAT! Awesome, easy transportation to and from the location. They fill your…read morecoolers with whatever you bring to drink and ice they provide, load them on the bus and you're off! Then arrival and ending super easy. Great few hours of floating and drinking with great tour guides that boost you when the river is slow or just hang and chill. Bus can be a party if you make it that way - bring speakers!

Had a blast with ATXcursions! They took good care of our group. Friendly and fun staff. Everything…read morewent smoothly getting to the river and getting tubes.

Whenever we're in the Gruene area (which is a lot) and we want to to float, we always use Rockin'…read moreR. This is their main location. They have several in the regional area but my review is for the Gruene location. The staff are really fun and helpful (you know like when you're getting out and fall on your rear and they help you out of the water). Rental rates are fair and the tubes are clean.

I will start by saying, I don't entirely blame the business for what happened during our float, and…read morethey did try to remedy it by giving us free passes to come back - or to use another location. The main takeaways for my post if you don't want to read (TLDR): 1. This location should NOT be advertised as a float - it is seriously very dangerous when the water is low, we all popped our tubes and had small injuries from the rocks - I am glad with my injuries being small - it could have been SOOO much worse 2. Aggressive turtles and water snakes everywhere 3. The entire float route is surrounded by private property so there is literally no way to exit unless you go to the end .. The day started out great - the Gruene location was nice, we did not pay for parking as others have mentioned (not sure why we didn't). The main complaint about the actual location where you sign in and get your tubes are the rest rooms. They were not clean and the water did not work. Also, the entire place was run by children which was very weird to me. There was no one over the age of 20 working the day (Sunday) we went. A kid that looked to be literally 13 was the one to help us into the river and didn't say a word to us- just looked at us and put the tubes in the water (which I understand - I was shy at that age as well). My main concern and the reason why I am posting is that this route (in my opinion) should NOT be used by this company as an advertised float. It was genuinely super dangerous. I have floated multiple times throughout Texas and have not encountered rocks and rapids like this. We got stuck multiple times on the rocks and it took us 3 hours to just get half way to the first exit. After the second set of rocks we were DONE. Our tubes had all popped and several of us had injuries (nothing super serious - bruises and cuts from the rocks - one girl hurt her back pretty badly and had spasms) . We called the company and asked for someone to pick us up (to which another child answered the phone). They offered to bring us new tubes - which they did. The kid that brought us the tubes told us we were two hours from the exit (which apparently was not correct). Because they wouldn't come pick us up and told me we had to tube down to the end where the exit is - we decided the best option was to call the non-emergency number for the Sheriff. She told us to call 911 to get more precise coordinates for our location - which we then did. An ambulance came and the EMT's found us and were able to escort us out of the back of people's homes (we did not want to trespass on these people's properties - also there were giant staircases we were unsure if the one girl with the back injury could even make it up). Everyone was fine, the EMT's dropped us off at the entrance to Rockin R - which we were then greeted by the location's owners. They told us it had been a misunderstanding and they didn't realize someone was injured - which I literally told them over the phone twice. After the confusion subsided, they did give us free passes to come back - which I won't be using. I understand these things happen and we did sign waivers - but the company should not be using this route. Someone will get seriously injured on these rocks one of these days. I guarantee it..

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.

I can't recommend Get Up and Go Kayaking enough! Our guides Zach and Robin were amazing and made…read moresure we had everything we needed, from bug spray to water bags, to make the experience comfortable. The color changing lights were beautiful and so much fun. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can't wait to go back.

Online sign-up & waivers were super easy & quick…read more Launch site was easy to find & our guide, DREW, was quick to greet us upon walk up, make the whole process easy & breezy and was super chill, easy going and accommodating. Our paddle out to the evening bat tour was relaxed, enjoyable; Thus, unforgettable! Drew made our experience wonderful and we were so glad not to be a part of the other cheesy tours with max amount of participants and a guy on a mic doing a formal info tour. Not our style and we were so glad we went with Get Up and Go.

We always have the best days out on the lake with ATX Wake Adventures! They are the best team for…read morewake surfing, by far! Always really professional, super friendly, and the best drivers. We've worked with them for several years, for work events and personal, and always have a great time. They're awesome with kids and make the whole day seamless. Could not recommend them more strongly!

Always the best time with Atx Wake Adventures! The drivers are so fun and accommodating,the boats…read moreare clean and they make loading/unloading a Breeze. Perfect for fun party time or a family outing they kill it every time!