Austin · LAKE AUSTIN & LAKE TRAVIS BOAT CRUISES
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Two very different lakes, both an easy drive from downtown: Lake Austin winds green and calm below the hills, Lake Travis opens wide for the sunset. These are the best boat cruises on each, from BYOB pontoons to guided scenic tours, with what every ticket includes, how long you are on the water, and which lake fits the day you have in mind.
BYOB sunset boat ride on Lake Travis with clear water views, Austin skyline photos, and stops by Starnes Island and Spy Kids filming sites.
“Such a fun night on the lake! The sunset, the music, the company was all amazing! Jared was an incredible guide too!”
Small-group Lake Austin sunset cruise with BYOB. See mansions, Mount Bonnell, Bull Creek, and the 360 Bridge in about 1 hour.
“We were fortunate to have clear skies and a great view of the sunset! Our captain Will was very knowledgeable and gave us a side trip to the 'venice' of Austin!”
Lady Bird Lake sunset cruise with Congress Bridge bat watching, plus a small-group narrated Austin drive with downtown pickup.
“Owen picked us up from our hotel and gave us a wonderful tour of the city. Owen was very knowledgable and informative and gave us a very entertaining history of Austin. He was very receptive to our questions. We loved the quirky lesser know sites of the city that he pointed out to us. The bat tour was less than impressive but that was due to the time of season that the bats aren't flying as full as the summer months. Thanks Owen for the excellent tour.”
A small-group, shaded Lake Austin boat cruise with onboard guide, cool bottled water, and big sights like Mount Bonnell.
“Awesome and just the right amount of time. Our captain was very polite and took time to point out things that make the lake unique.”
Enjoy a 2-hour, full-sun-shade Lake Austin boat tour with great guides, iconic stops like Pennybacker Bridge, plus wildlife and dam history.
“Excellent guide, boat, and weather! We will do this again.”
Private 2-hour shaded pontoon cruise on Lake Austin with a captain, big-name views, photo stops, and optional lily-pad swimming.
“Leo our captain was great! We had a great experience. He customized the trip to what we wanted to see and allowed time to swim as well. Highly recommend”
Small-group Austin night tour in an A/C Mercedes, plus a Lady Bird Lake sunset boat cruise to see Mexican free-tailed bats.
“Mike was so informative and tried his hardest to make our experience memorable. We saw the best of the bats! 🦇 A must to do!!”
Austin to San Antonio day trip with a guided drive, Alamo tour, Mission San Jose stop, Tower views, and a River Walk cruise.
“Great itinerary, includes many interesting sights. Mike is a great guide who shared a lot of valuable and interesting information. I very much enjoyed the trip! Many thanks!”
Hotel pickup from Austin for Alamo, Mission San José, Tower of the Americas, and a San Antonio River Walk cruise with skip-the-line access.
“Mike was a very friendly and informative guide with lots of energy to spare! He guided us through the weather and we saw everything as promised. I have nothing to complain about -totally worth it.”
Small-group BYOB sunset cruise on Lake Austin. Cruise landmarks like Mt. Bonnell and Little Venice with a friendly captain.
“Our sunset cruise was a truly memorable experience. Our driver and guide, Cam, was super friendly and chill, and pointed out some great photo ops along the way. We had the boat to ourselves (a couple traveling with another couple) which made the experience all the more Read more”
BYOB 2-hour Lake Austin sunset cruise with Bimini shade, life jackets, and photo stops at Hula Hut, Pennybacker Bridge, and more.
“This was a relaxing and fun boat tour. I would highly recommend and go again with the rest of the family. Our Captain Shane was awesome!”
Private 3-hour Lake Travis boat charter for up to 12, with a captain’s sightseeing route plus Hill Country coves and sandy breaks.
“Wonderful afternoon on Lake Travis. Service was wonderful and the pontoon was top class and in great condition. We will return!”
Private BYOB Lake Austin pontoon cruise with Captain Tom, shade top, and standout sights like Mount Bonnell and the 360 Bridge.
“What a great experience! Our guide Tom added a lot of fun stories to go along with the sites we saw. Overall, had a great time and would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun day on Lake Austin.”
A 3-hour private Lake Austin boat charter for up to 12, with custom stops, mansion views at Little Venice, and time to swim or beach.
“Relaxing family outing enjoying the sun and swimming. Collin was a great captain. Lovely scenery :-)”
BYOB pontoon rental on Lake Austin with a large lily pad, Party Cove vibes, Bluetooth sound, and scenic cruises past iconic landmarks.
“Such a beautiful day on the water. Swam, saw Little Italy, Lilly pad cove, gorgeous houses and landscapes. Thank you, Shane!”
