Gondola Adventures

Gondola = Romance

What makes it fun

Looking to float your sweetheart into a truly romantic date? Gondola Adventures delivers a splash of European charm with no passport needed. Glide together through the tranquil Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn in an authentic Venetian gondola. With its quiet drift and Italian flair, it’s the perfect setting for romance. Gondola Adventures offers a wide variety of cruises including lunch cruises, dinner cruises, love lock cruises and more. Ready to drift into romance? Book your gondola cruise today!

Google Reviews

Gondola Adventures, Inc. - Irving

4.6

Based on 508 reviews

Will A

3 months ago

We had an amazing time, Jimmy really made it very special for us! Highly recommend!

Waii Williams

3 months ago

Gondola Adventures exceeded every expectation during our elopement celebration. Our gondolier, Jimmy, was absolutely outstanding—professional, engaging, and dedicated to providing exceptional service. The conversations were delightful, and the overall experience felt incredibly romantic from start to finish. The dessert was delicious! Rating: 10/10 Highly recommended for any special occasion.

Jordan Patterson

4 months ago

WE LOVED TOM CRUISE ❤️ love lock package was worth it. definitely a beautiful experience

Kaley Glynis

4 months ago

I had a lovely day on the gondola. Jimmy was great; he even sang a song. It felt peaceful and romantic. Jimmy secretly dropped a message in a bottle for my boyfriend that he wrote for me. That was a nice touch! I would recommend this experience. Ask for Jimmy!

Sergio Daniel

4 months ago

My experience with Gondola Adventures was unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly planned and incredibly romantic. The gondola ride itself was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the thoughtful surprises along the way made the evening feel truly special. This is an experience that my woman and I will never forget. Every detail exceeded our expectations and created memories we’ll cherish for years. A special thank you to Jimmy, who made the experience even better. His professionalism, personality, and attention to detail elevated the entire evening. We can’t thank him enough for the amazing experience he provided. If you’re looking for a unique and romantic date night, I highly recommend Gondola Adventures. It was perfect from start to finish.

trupti Kadam

4 months ago

We had a fantastic experience at Gondola Adventures in Irving! 😊 The entire ride was beautiful, peaceful, and truly memorable. “Will”was especially amazing — very friendly, welcoming, and made our experience even more special with his kindness and great service. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing and unique outing ❤️

Zachary Schmalz

5 months ago

We got a free gondola upgrade on our Italian Dinner cruise. We showed up for a 7:00 PM cruise which was the perfect time to see a sunset and the night lights. The food was great and our gondolier Jimmy was extremely friendly and has an excellent voice.

Phillis Alexander

6 months ago

I worked with Ann to schedule our reservation and she was very attentive to all the details of our trip and made great suggestions. The Gondoliers, Woody & Jimi were so gentlemanly. Jimi Dawson has the smoothest voice. The waterfalls made for great photos, the scenery was nice, and the appetizers were tasty. The whole vibe was just right for our 70th birthday celebration! BFFs also celebrating 55 years of friendship.

Dana Ring

7 months ago

Wanted to share our wonderful experience with “Bella” and Jimmy on Friday 2/27/26. After a stressful work week and a Valentine’s Day commandeered by visiting family, it was so very lovely to embark upon our sunset gondola ride. Bella the boat was a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship and Jimmy’s joy, GORGEOUS voice, and stealthy surprises were a delight from start to finish. We were fortunate to enjoy warm winter temps and quiet waters for our journey and it was, quite simply, divine. Jimmy is celebrated and appreciated for all he did to make our experience so wonderful. Thank you!!

Dawn Shackelford

12 months ago

Tom was an Excellent host and guide. He seated us, then brought our dinner to the boat. Romantic music, was a fantastic evening.

Paul Sarver

1 year ago

The romantic gondola ride was absolutely amazing. Our Gondeleir, Jimmy, made our 20 yr anniversary feel so special

Un Known

1 year ago

Must visit! Enjoyed my experience

C Lee

1 year ago

Really nice experience

Venita Nance

1 year ago

I had such a fun and memorable time with Gondola Adventures! From start to finish, the experience felt like a little escape right on the water. My gondolier, Woody, was incredible. His voice was absolutely amazing and gave the whole ride a true Italy vibe. He also had such great conversation, making it feel warm, comfortable, and personal the entire way. One of the highlights was the fresh charcuterie box paired with cold, sparkly apple cider. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and refreshing. It was the perfect addition to enjoy while taking in the peaceful surroundings. Between the beautiful setting, the authentic Italian feel, and Woody’s talent and hospitality, it was an unforgettable experience. If you’re looking for something unique, relaxing, and special to do, this is it. I would 100% do it again!

Ayesha Scott

1 year ago

This was a beautiful anniversary surprise from my boyfriend! Shout out to my man and Gondola Adventures for this special memory! We took tour with Jacob, he was very polite and took great pictures for us during the boat tour and served us great food prior to departing. If you go I'd suggest taking a ride in the afternoon, it's very peaceful to experience alone or with your partner. Thanks again for this experience!

NM Niraj Pandit

1 year ago

It’s a great lake side walking trail. If you complete 1 round walk then it will be enough for the day. I went late so I did not get a chance for boating but other than this I satisfied myself and my wife too.

Elijah Mabli

2 years ago

Gondola adventures has been a staple of the lake Carolyn/Mandalay Canals area for years now! It’s a very awesome place where you can get a boat ride through the canals and have Gondoliers sing songs to you while you eat Italian food, sip champagne, and eat dessert! They also have proposal packages! And believe me it is a great option to get the bottle drop for your proposal where your significant other can read a note in a bottle before you propose. They also offer Drone and Photography to capture the moment! If you want something, a little more chill and low-key, they also own a boat rental company on the lake, where you can rent paddle boards, kayaks, and a duck/swan boats!

Jacqueline Gomez

2 years ago

What an amazing adventure! Super romantic and tranquil. I surprised my husband to celebrate his birthday, and he loved it! We arrived early, so we walked around and took a few pictures. Check in was easy, our Gondolier Pedro was amazing. He directed us to his gondola Princesca, he was friendly and a great singer! I loved that he sang Happy Birthday for my husband in Portuguese ♡. The whole ride was just amazing! The weather was perfect (right at Sunset). It's definitely worth it. Nothing negative about it!