AUSTIN
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours in Austin. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Lake Austin sunset boat cruise with BYOB, small group, and captain-led views past 360 Bridge, Mount Bonnell, and Little Venice.
“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!”
Enjoy a small-group sunset cruise on Lady Bird Lake, then watch Austin’s Congress Avenue bats before a narrated van tour of downtown landmarks.
“The captain and co-captain were funny and pleasant. A lot of interesting info was given about the area and buildings. The tour guide (driver) that took us from our hotel and around Austin before taking us to the boat was nice and friendly. Communication for the confirmation of the pick up time and location was…”
Cruise Lake Austin under full shade on a 2-hour small-group tour. See Mount Bonnell, Pennybacker Bridge, wildlife and Tom Miller Dam.
“Spencer was an excellent guide on our tour around Lake Austin. Lots of interesting local info. Safe fun ride all around.”
A private, fully shaded 2-hour pontoon cruise on Lake Austin with a captain, iconic landmarks, wildlife sights, and optional swim breaks.
“Great tour. Spencer was a great host for our first time to Austin. Spencer was knowledgeable about the lake, the history of the system and local area, and provided lots of stories from the lake. It was fun to learn about the houses and lake estates. The boat was a great break from the heat!…”
A small-group Austin night tour by Mercedes van, ending with a Lady Bird Lake sunset cruise built around the Congress Avenue bat flight.
“JD picked us up at a local hotel and took us on a short driving tour (there was a lot of traffic so we skipped some stops on the way to ensure we got to the bat boat tour on time). Informative. And friendly. The bat boat tour was a highlight of our day in…”
Small-group Austin-to-San Antonio day trip with narrated drive, guided Alamo, Mission San José, Tower of the Americas, and River Walk cruise.
“Unfortunately, I missed the pickup. 100% my fault. Nevertheless the tour operator offered a free alternative which I couldn’t attend due to my flight schedule. The the tour operator refunded the money. This is customer service at it’s best!!! Didn’t expect or even asked for that 😲👌 great company!!!”
A small-group BYOB sunset cruise on Lake Austin with a friendly captain, great photo stops, and landmark views like Mt. Bonnell.
“This was a lovely boat ride. Nice way to celebrate a birthday. The reservation was very easy and they handled a change very professionally. Captian Jason has the best job in the world and he does it well. He made sure we had a great experience. Would do this again in a heart beat!”
A small-group San Antonio day trip from Austin with Alamo skip-the-line entry, Mission San Jose, Tower of the Americas views, and a Riverwalk boat cruise.
“Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. He gave us a fun day.”
A BYOB Lake Austin sunset boat cruise with dock stops, great photo chances at Pennybacker Bridge, and a small-group vibe from 360 Bridge.
“Great experience ride was clean and safe, captain was also so friendly and explained all the details”
Private 3-hour charter on Lake Travis for up to 12. Captain-guided sights, Devil’s Cove and Starnes Island, plus beach time.
“We had such an amazing time on Lake Travis thanks to Willo and Float On. Everything about the experience was extremely streamlined from booking to filling out waivers to navigating to the marina. Willo gave superb instructions on operating and piloting the boat including an overview of relevant customs and laws while out on the…”
