Time to make a splash and head to Irving’s Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn for fun times and activities on beautiful Lake Carolyn:
Stand Up Paddle Boards
Climb onto a paddleboard for a soothing paddle through the waterways of the Mandalay Canals, Irving’s little piece of Venice. Rent a paddleboard or even a kayak with Stand Up Paddle North Texas and paddle past upscale apartment buildings, Italian-style storefronts, and brick sidewalks. If you’re new to paddleboarding, join in on a class where you’ll quickly catch onto the basics, along with paddling, balancing, and advanced maneuvers like turning and reversing. Cruise on your own, cruise at sunset with your friends or book an SUP yoga package.
Lake Carolyn Covered Lear Boat Cruise
Soak in skyline views and reflections of Irving's Urban Center on the calm waters of Lake Carolyn. This guided tour drifts past local sights and the winding canals of Mandalay Canal. This 1-hour tour starts at the trendy Omni Mandalay Hotel in Las Colinas where you board a spacious, covered electric boat, then sail along the perimeter of Lake Carolyn and into the waterways of Mandalay Canal to see Texas’ slice of Old World Italy.
Gondola Cruise
Head out for an Italian-inspired adventure on the waters of Lake Carolyn or the Mandalay Canals with a gondola excursion. Gently cruise in a private gondola for a relaxing 1-hour journey past waterfalls and private inlets. Extend the cruise to 90 minutes or indulge in desserts, appetizers, a basket lunch or dinner during one of their specialty cruises. If you want to bring the entire squad with you, arrange for a flotilla of several gondolas to cruise together. Reservations are required. Explore a leisurely cruise through Las Colinas aboard a spacious electric boat. Spend the evening winding from Lake Carolyn through the Mandalay Canal while you nibble on decadent desserts like creamy cheesecake and layered chocolate cake. Once in the Mandalay Canal, the boat calmly cruises past bubbling water features and underneath narrow footbridges.
Water Trikes
Sit high above the water and pedal your own water trike around Lake Carolyn. With three wheels, wide paddles, and flexible steering, the trikes are easy to ride, stable, and easily maneuvered. No lessons are required - just get on and pedal for a fun, unique experience. Come paddle your way through beautiful canals and an open lake. This experience is rented out by the hour and starts out at $40.
