AUSTIN BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A 20-minute Lake Austin Shuttle to Ski Shores: Brunch, Live Music and Sunset on the Water
A short shared-boat shuttle from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe — hourly return trips through the evening make this an easy way to pair a meal or live music with a Lake Austin cruise.
A 20-minute Lake Austin Shuttle to Ski Shores: Brunch, Live Music and Sunset on the Water.
Experience a 20-minute cruise from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe, a round-trip shuttle that runs hourly and delivers you to brunch, dinner, live music and Lake Austin sunsets on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Short, Scenic Shuttle Across Lake Austin
The shuttle is a brief cruise—about 15–20 minutes each way—between the Loop 360 Bridge/ramp and Ski Shores Cafe, making it a convenient way to get on the water without renting a private boat.
Brunch, Dinner and Live Music on the Lake
Once docked at Ski Shores Cafe you can time your visit for weekend brunch, evening dinner or live-music nights while watching the lake at sunset.
Hourly Returns Through the Evening
The shuttle runs hourly from the cafe back to Loop 360 with pick-ups every hour until 9:00 PM, so you can plan a flexible onshore visit and catch a scheduled departure back.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You board at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp and settle in for a 15–20 minute cruise across Lake Austin to Ski Shores Cafe; the price includes round-trip shuttle service, and when you’re ready to leave you simply hop on your scheduled hourly departure back to Loop 360.
THE ROUTE
Short, Scenic Shuttle Across Lake Austin
The shuttle is a brief cruise—about 15–20 minutes each way—between the Loop 360 Bridge/ramp and Ski Shores Cafe, making it a convenient way to get on the water without renting a private boat.
THE DINING
Brunch, Dinner and Live Music on the Lake
Once docked at Ski Shores Cafe you can time your visit for weekend brunch, evening dinner or live-music nights while watching the lake at sunset.
THE SCHEDULE
Hourly Returns Through the Evening
The shuttle runs hourly from the cafe back to Loop 360 with pick-ups every hour until 9:00 PM, so you can plan a flexible onshore visit and catch a scheduled departure back.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this shuttle is built for — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring any personal items for a short cruise; note the launch has free parking but there is a $5 cash-only per-person entry fee at the ramp.
Loop 360 Boat Ramp offers free parking; there is a $5 cash-only per-person entry fee at the ramp.
Fares are published per person with separate child and adult rates; the shuttle price includes round-trip transport to and from Ski Shores.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the boat shuttle each way?
The cruise takes about 15–20 minutes one way (commonly described as a 20-minute cruise).
Where do I board the shuttle?
Boarding is at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp (Loop 360 Bridge) in Lake Austin; the pickup/meeting location is listed as Lake Austin for Fridays and Sundays.
How often does the shuttle run back from Ski Shores?
The shuttle picks up every hour from Ski Shores back to Loop 360, with hourly departures running until 9:00 PM.
What are the fares?
Published fares are $39 per adult (14+) and $20 per child (4–13); the price includes the round-trip shuttle to and from Ski Shores.
Is there parking and are there entry fees at the ramp?
There is free parking at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp, and a $5 cash-only per-person entry fee is collected at the ramp.
Is this a private boat or shared with other groups?
This is a shared boat shuttle with multiple groups on board, not a private charter.