Cruise Lady Bird Lake on a Vintage Electric Boat

Great experience! WILL WAS AMAZING - from check in to docking! Had a last minute boat change due to an issue with the original boat we wanted but the situation was handled perfectly! Definitely a good memory with family. We highly recommend renting the sunset cruise! Get the best view for the flight of the bats, see downtown skyline in daylight and when all the lights turn on (and less sun exposure - it really does get hot here lol)

We set out on our adventure with beautiful blue skies and fluffy white clouds. The perfect day for a stroll around the river. With camera and water bottles in hand we set out, so excited to be visiting ATX for the 1st time. We were putting along at 3-5 miles an hour enjoying the scenery, and made our way to the end where the dam was (approx 2 miles) when all of a sudden we see storm clouds and lighting coming. We started heading back. The deck crew were so on top of things and had text us prior to heading back but we weren't looking at our phones. They messaged us twice to head back. And we had missed calls. Well we got stuck in torrential down pour while we were trying to get safe under the bridge. During all this the deck crew tried calling us to make sure we were okay, but we were just trying to not get unalived by the lightning. We finally made it under the bridge where my 33 year old daughter said forget this and hopped out and got on shore. The deck crew called us and let us know the wind was too strong and they would let us know when there would be a break. They made sure we were safe and let us know where the anchor was. We decided against all that and just muscled on with a prayer and at this point hysterical laughter. We got creative and used the provided umbrella as a windshield, leaving about an inch uncovered so we could see where we were going. When we finally got back to the dock (this was about a 40 min ordeal) the whole crew was standing there waiting for us, soaked to the bone just like us. They didn't care about the 2 feet of water in the boat, nor did they care about a life jacket missing (cause my daughter used it to get to shore) they just wanted to make sure we were safe, okay, and most of all that my daughter was okay. We drove back the mile+ to pick her up and then returned the life jacket. We parted ways and headed to the store to get dry clothes and joyfully finished our ATX day trip, laughing and knowing we will now have an unforgettable story to tell at every family gathering. Much to my surprise I got home and received an email that Retro had given me a full refund. I can't tell you how great their concern and communication was. They were genuinely kind and compassionate. Regardless of the craziness we experienced, it was one of the best experiences we have had, and can't wait to go back. Thank you Retro :)

We had the best time working with Retro Boats ATX. They have such a great variety of boats to choose from which are well taken care of, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly throughout the entire process. We drove in from Houston specifically for a photoshoot and it was 100% worth it! Highly recommend 💛 Can’t wait to rent with them again in the future. @chasingdaelight — Morgan V.

Rented a boat for an early Saturday morning cruise down the Colorado River. There was a good chance of rain, but they offered a very fair refund if it started raining. Luckily, weather held up for the 90 minute rental. Boat staff was very friendly and helpful. Boat was ready to go upon arrival. After a brief tutorial and safety brief, was on the way. 90 minutes was the perfect amount of time to make a nice loop around the Colorado. Boats only go 4-5 MPH, so was a very casual cruise and perfect to enjoy the scenery without disrupting it or anyone else in the water. It was a great way to also enjoy the Austin skyline and take pictures as you desire. The electric boats were easier than driving a car with basic idle, forward, and reverse travel. I'll definitely come back to rent a boat in the Summer.

We rented Alice. Seth was very kind to us and made us feel comfortable by explaining how the boat worked and going through the map with us before we took off for our excursion. The boat was in good condition. They don’t go very fast as some reviews say but it doesn’t really matter you can’t go fast in the river anyway I wouldn’t say it’s a negative. I went at 10:30 I recommend going earlier because less kayakers to avoid. Would recommend.