KEMAH BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Pilot a 21' Electric Gondola Through Kemah’s Clear Lake — Private, Slow, and Suitably Romantic
An exclusive 2–6 hour rental of La Vida d'Venezia lets your small group glide the canals of Clear Lake with dining and wine-tasting options and a professional captain on hand.
Pilot a 21' Electric Gondola Through Kemah’s Clear Lake — Private, Slow, and Suitably Romantic.
La Vida d'Venezia is an intimate, electric 21-foot gondola offered as a private rental for your group. The experience unfolds as a relaxed sightseeing passage through the canals and waterways of Clear Lake, framed by yachts, waterfront homes and a smattering of local history; options for dinner service and wine tasting make it an especially good choice for anniversaries, date nights and small celebrations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
La Vida d'Venezia — a comfortable American gondola
The 21' electric gondola is configured for comfort and exclusivity: your party will be the only guests aboard, with seating for up to ten people.
Slow, scenic runs through Clear Lake’s canals
The route emphasizes relaxed sightseeing — cruising past impressive yachts, waterfront homes and a few local historical points of interest — ideal for daytime viewing or sunset runs.
Dinner, wine tasting and private celebrations
Beyond sightseeing, there are curated dinner-cruise and wine-tasting options; you may also have food from Sundance Grill II served directly to the boat before departure.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
This is an unhurried, private outing: your group alone aboard a comfortable American-style gondola as it glides the canals of Clear Lake. Whether you choose daytime sightseeing or the popular sunset window, the emphasis is on comfortable pacing, waterfront views and the intimacy of a chartered boat that can include dinner or wine service.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bookings run between two and six hours; sunset departures are popular and commonly offered within that window.
You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Alternatively, you can order from Sundance Grill II and have the food served to the boat prior to departure; dinner-cruise and wine-tasting options are also available.
Meet at the Pavion at Sundance Grill parking lot: 800 Mariners Dr., Kemah, TX 77565.
The vessel accepts up to 10 passengers; listed prices are firm and not negotiated.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a typical rental?
Trips are booked for between 2 and 6 hours.
Where do we meet for the charter?
The meeting point is the Pavion at Sundance Grill parking lot, 800 Mariners Dr., Kemah, TX 77565.
How many people can ride La Vida d'Venezia?
The gondola accommodates a maximum of 10 passengers.
Can we bring our own food and drinks aboard?
Yes — you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. There is also an option to order from Sundance Grill II and have it served to the boat before departure.
Are self-piloted rentals allowed at sunset?
Self-piloted rentals are not permitted past sunset; sunset cruises themselves are popular, but the operator restricts self-piloting in that window.
Is the gondola private or shared?
The rental is exclusive to your group — no other guests are added to your boat.