Glass-Bottomed Boat Tour Deals for Two, Four, or Six at The Meadows Center (Up to 39% Off)

The Meadows Center
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Jennifer
3 days ago
Very nice staff. Was a relaxing and great experience. My kids also enjoyed it.

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Experience glass-bottomed boat tour deals on scenic San Marcos Springs cruises with views of songbirds above and turtles or fish below

  • Departure time: boat tour deals run once an hour from 30 minutes after opening until 30 minutes before closing of The Meadows Center; hours vary depending on season and weather
  • Departure location: The Meadows Center, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos
  • Free admission for children aged 2 & under

Upcoming Hours of Operation:

  • 9/1-11/1/2025: 9:30-5pm, last boat at 4:30
  • 11/1/2025-2/27/2026: 9:30-4pm, last boat at 3:30
  • 2/28-8/31/2026: 9:30-5pm, last boat at 4:30

Park Closure Dates:

  • 11/27/2025: Thanksgiving Day
  • 12/22-12/26/2025: Christmas Break
  • 12/31/2025-1/1/2026: New Years
  • 1/5-1/9/2026: Spring Lake Ed closed for staff development
  • 8/19/2026: Spring Lake Ed closed for staff development

Need To Know Info

Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. $3 parking fee on weekdays; free on weekends. Boats run rain or shine (except in severe weather such as lightning or strong winds). Not valid with other discounts or group tours. Not valid 8/30/2025-9/2/2025, 10/4/2025-10/5/2025, 11/28/2025-11/30/2025, 12/22/2025-12/26/2025, 12/31/2025-1/1/2026, 3/14/2026-3/23/2026, 4/18/2026, 5/29/2026-5/31/2026, 7/3/2026-7/5/2026, 8/19/2026. Groupon vouchers need to be redeemed for glass-bottom boat tickets at the Ticket Kiosk and that they are on a first come first serve basis. Valid only for option purchased. May be repurchased every 365 days. Limit 1 per visit. Limit 8 per person. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

About The Meadows Center

Run by Texas State University, The Meadows Center (formerly Aquarena) introduces visitors to the lush diversity of the San Marcos Springs and intricate system of waterways. Glass-bottomed boats set out for guided tours of Spring Lake, gazing at the aquatic life and University midterm papers below. Above the springs that bubble up from the bottom, soft shell turtles and bluegill sunfish swim in the clear waters and songbirds survey the sky. Eight endangered species populate the springs, including beetles and two species of salamander. On land, visitors can explore gardens of native Texan plants or a hall of nature exhibit.

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Jennifer
1 rating|1 review
Very nice staff. Was a relaxing and great experience. My kids also enjoyed it.
FelinaG
2 ratings|2 reviews
This was an amazing learning experience and such a beautiful place. It’s great to learn from the students who are learning and working to protect places like this. Can’t wait to go again when I come back. And the Groupon deal was fantastic!
Melissa
Top reviewer
11 ratings|6 reviews
Very enjoyable and unique experience! The price point was excellent.
Angela
Top reviewer
9 ratings|9 reviews
Grandkids loved this adventure!!! Thr boat tour was informative and fun, then they got to do arts and crafts in the aquarium. So much fun!!!
shawn
3 ratings|3 reviews
The tour guide, Heath, was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions my kids threw at him. Got to see lots of fish and turtles. Then we went to the free aquarium where we got a closer look at the animals in the lake.

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