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Black Swan Gondola Company, San Marcos

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About Black Swan Gondola Company

Black Swan Gondola Company operates private gondola rides on Lake San Marcos in San Marcos, where visitors glide across the water for fifty-minute experiences. The company offers multiple ride types: daytime Venetian cruises, sunset cruises with views across the lake, enchanted evening rides after dark, and late-night after-hours cruises for couples. Guests bring their own wine and can enjoy complimentary blankets. The boat accommodates up to six people; rides for two start at a base price, with additional guests charged per person. Children four and under ride free when included with paying adult guests. A seasonal holiday lights cruise showcases festive homes reflected in the water. Tickets are sold online through blackswangondolas.com. The venue suits couples celebrating anniversaries, proposals, or date nights, as well as small groups seeking a romantic outing on the water.

Tickets, prices & hours

Children 4 and under
Free
Lucky HourSaturday
$129
Enchanted EveningDaily
$159
Sunset CruiseSaturday, Sunday to Friday
$179
Sunset CruiseSaturday
$199
After Hours10:00 pm–midnight, By reservation
$299
Dinner cruiseages 21 and over
$449a group for up to 2
Full Moon cruiseruns once a month
$179a group for up to 2

Hours: Standard rides run 11 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week

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Tickets, prices and savings

Free entry
Children 4 and under ride free. A private Black Swan Gondola Company boat holds up to six guests in total.

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Venetian Gondola Experience

Prices quoted for Nov 16

  • 80 min P.G.R. (Most Popular Choice! Experience The Entire Lake)
    Price includes first 2 guests; Up to 6 people max per boat
    $200.340
  • 50 min Private Gondola Ride
    Price includes first 2 guests; Up to 6 people max per boat; 50 min Gondola Ride
    $147.340
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The Sunset Cruise

Prices quoted for Nov 16

  • 80 min P.G.R. (Most Popular Choice! Experience The Entire Lake)
    Price includes first 2 guests; Up to 6 people max per boat
    $242.740
  • 50 min Private Gondola Ride
    Price includes first 2 guests; Up to 6 people max per boat; 50 min Gondola Ride
    $189.740
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Enchanted Evening Experience

Prices quoted for Nov 16

  • 80 min P.G.R. (Most Popular Choice! Experience The Entire Lake)
    Price includes first 2 guests; Up to 6 people max per boat
    $210.940
  • 50 min Private Gondola Ride
    Price includes first 2 guests; Up to 6 people max per boat; 50 min Gondola Ride
    $168.540
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The saving

Children 4 and under ride free

Children age 4 and under included at no additional charge

“Yes, children 4 and under ride free. Guests ages 5 and up are $30 each beyond the two guests your ride price covers.”

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Planning your visit

Session length
Every ride lasts 50 minutes. Dinner cruise: 2 hours.
Booking
Every Black Swan Gondola Company ride is by reservation only, and we do not take walk-ups.

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Before you go

Outside food
Bring your own wine, champagne or food on any ride, with no corkage fee. Bottle openers are provided but not glasses or ice; bring your own cups, utensils, and ice.

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What’s there

Facilities
Blankets are provided on board (all rides)

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Rules and safety

House rules
Smoking is not allowed on our gondolas. If someone lights up during the cruise, it will be immediately ended.
What to wear
Dress casual yet upscale; bring a light jacket for cool evenings and a heavier one in the winter (all cruises)

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