Cruise Lady Bird Lake on a Vintage Electric Boat

The only negative was the fact we had to bring the boat back 90 minutes later! We had the absolute best time, and the staff were supportive, welcoming, positive, and upbeat. They treat your whole party with respect, and make you feel like a king! The boats are battery operated and quiet as a cell phone on vibrate! They are easy to drive, any the whole family looks like a million bucks in them!! We relaxed and had the absolute best time!! A bit more pricy, but worth it.

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)

Awesome experience!! Such a vibe. Love that they let you use a Bluetooth speaker if you don’t bring one. To also let you bring drinks just as long as you don’t bring glass. We had Batgirl boat. The 90 minutes provided is just enough time to enjoy the lake :)

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 a smashing time on the “Ethel” on Halloween day 2024. I told our cruising partners to dress 50s or 60s to amp up the kitsch fun factor and we all had a blast!! Boat was cute and easy to operate, staff was kind and gave clear instructions, and it was a perfect day out. (And even if it hadn’t been, they provided umbrellas which were useful for the sun.) 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for a delightful way to get on the water in ATX.