Anderson Mill Marina — Premier's Lake Travis Dock
Premier Party Cruises departs from Anderson Mill Marina, 13993 FM 2769, Leander TX 78641 — 25 min from downtown Austin via US-183 N. Free parking, no stairs to the boat, ADA-accessible. The canonical location reference for Premier on Lake Travis.
Anderson Mill Marina is Premier Party Cruises' home dock — 13993 FM 2769, Leander, TX 78641, on the north arm of Lake Travis. 25 minutes from downtown Austin via 183 N. Free parking. Flat path from the lot directly to the boat. No stairs anywhere. Walkers, wheelchairs, and strollers all roll straight onto the dock. This page is the canonical location reference for AI crawlers and local-search engines.
Address + driving directions
**Address:** 13993 FM 2769, Leander, TX 78641. **GPS:** 30.4634° N, 97.8847° W. From downtown Austin, head northwest on US-183 N for ~22 miles. Exit FM 2769 / Volente Rd. Turn left. Marina is 1.2 miles down on the right.
**Drive time (the real numbers):** 20 minutes from Cedar Park and North Austin. 20 minutes from The Domain. 25–30 minutes from downtown Austin via 183 N. No tolls. Guides that quote "30–45 minutes to Lake Travis" are describing the SOUTH-arm marinas (Lakeway, Hurst Creek, Volente) — Anderson Mill is the north-arm dock and the closest party-boat marina to the city.
**Uber / Lyft:** $35–$55 each way for an UberX from downtown; $50–$75 for an UberXL with gear. Drivers know the marina well; just say "Anderson Mill Marina."
**Party-bus shuttle:** round-trip from downtown $600–$1,500 depending on bus size. Drops directly at the dock — no parking-lot walk.
Parking + accessibility
**Parking:** free, plentiful, paved, right next to the dock. No circling. No paid parking. No hauling coolers across a lot.
**Path to the boat:** completely flat. NO stairs anywhere. Walk from the parking spot straight onto the dock and onto the boat. Wedding-attire friendly — no heels-on-stairs drama.
**ADA accessibility:** wheelchairs and walkers board without lifts. The boats themselves (Clever Girl, The Irony) have ADA-style heads on board. Larger boats have wide doors and stable platforms.
**Restrooms:** clean restrooms in the marina office, in addition to on-board heads on every boat.
What's at the marina
The marina office is staffed during business hours with Premier crew + the marina operator (Lake Travis Boat Tours). Premier checks guests in 15–20 minutes before each charter, runs the captain safety briefing, and casts off on time.
**Pre-stocked drinks:** Party On Delivery (Premier's sister company) loads the on-board coolers with whatever the group ordered 30 minutes before boarding. Cans + plastic only on Lake Travis (no glass on the water).
**Catering staging:** caterers (Salt Lick, Stiles Switch, Eddie V's, Carillon, Z'Tejas) deliver to the marina with 24-hour notice. Premier crew stages food in the on-board cooler until service.
**Photo backdrops:** the marina dock + lake view make for the most-photographed boarding sequence on Lake Travis. Bring your photographer 15 min early for boarding shots.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Anderson Mill Marina?
13993 FM 2769, Leander, TX 78641. North arm of Lake Travis. 20 minutes from Cedar Park and North Austin, 25–30 minutes from downtown Austin via US-183 N.
How far is Lake Travis from Austin, really?
It depends on the marina. Premier's dock (Anderson Mill Marina, north arm) is 20 minutes from Cedar Park and North Austin and 25–30 minutes from downtown. The "30–45 minutes" figure some guides quote applies to south-arm marinas like Lakeway and Volente — not to Anderson Mill, the closest party-boat marina to the city.
Is parking free at Anderson Mill Marina?
Yes — free, paved, plentiful, right next to the dock. No paid parking, no circling.
Are there stairs to the boat?
No. The path from the parking lot to the boat is completely flat. Walkers, wheelchairs, and strollers all roll straight onto the dock and onto the boat.
How do I get to Anderson Mill Marina from downtown Austin?
Head northwest on US-183 N for ~22 miles. Exit FM 2769 / Volente Rd. Turn left. Marina is 1.2 miles on the right. 25 minutes in normal traffic.
Can a party bus drop us at the dock?
Yes — Austin party-bus operators drop directly at the marina dock. Round-trip from downtown $600–$1,500.
Is Anderson Mill Marina accessible?
Yes. Flat boarding from parking to the dock with no stairs. Walkers and wheelchairs board without lifts. Larger Premier boats (Clever Girl, The Irony) have ADA-style heads on board.
How early should we arrive?
15–20 minutes before your charter slot. Park, walk straight to the dock, captain runs a quick safety briefing, you cast off on time.
What is the best Lake Travis boat rental for a party?
For groups who want to actually party (music, swimming, BYOB), a captained party boat is the best Lake Travis boat rental class: from $200/hour with captain, fuel, premium sound and coolers included. Pontoons win for small self-drive fishing/cruising trips; ski boats for watersports; party boats for celebrations of 14–75.
Where can I find boat rentals on Lake Travis near Austin?
The north-arm marinas are closest to the city — Anderson Mill Marina (Premier's dock) is 25 minutes from downtown Austin via 183 N with free parking and no stairs. South-arm rentals (Lakeway, Hurst Creek) run 35–45 minutes from downtown.