AUSTIN · TEXAS
The best of Austin, most popular first.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Austin. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each.
One-hour Lake Austin sunset cruise with BYOB on a small boat. Pass Mount Bonnell, the 360 Bridge, and waterfront mansions.
Most Popular“Amazing experience! Captain Dixon was awesome and really made the tour more enjoyable. I definitely recommend him to anyone thinking about doing this.”
Sunset on Lady Bird Lake, live-guided bat watching at Congress Avenue, then a narrated van loop past Austin icons.
“Guide was extremely knowledgeable and had an answer for anything asked of him. Mike you are amazing!!! Very in tune with human needs, courtesy and professional! Boat portion was entertaining with knowledgeable guide, patient and funny! Our group saw bats! Amazing, highly recommended! To hot for me to walk, and traveling alone makes me cautious.…”
A 2-hour shaded boat tour on Lake Austin with a live guide, wildlife sightings, iconic bridge photos, and stories of Tom Miller Dam.
“It was an awesome experience. Our boat captain Reynaldo was very knowledgeable about the adventure. Me and my husband enjoyed it immensely.”
A private, fully shaded 2-hour pontoon cruise on Lake Austin from Pennybacker Bridge, with expert captain stories and photo stops.
“Spencer was the best guide ever!!! He made our experience so much entertaining. Well be asking for him in other trips to the lake.”
Small-group Austin night tour with hotel pickup and a Mercedes van, ending on a Lady Bird Lake sunset boat cruise to see bats.
“It's half van tour half boat tour. 1st half is informative but a bit unnecessary. The bat boat half was much better.”
Small-group San Antonio day trip from Austin with guided Alamo tour, Mission San José, Tower of the Americas views, and River Walk cruise.
“It was an 8 hour day, but the day was fun and full of stops and an extremely knowledgeable tour guide.”
Small-group BYOB sunset cruise on Lake Austin with an expert captain, landmark views, and a private feel for $69 per person.
“William was a great guide. Beautiful views and a very nice boat. We had a fun group with us and loved Austin lake.”
San Antonio day trip from Austin with Alamo skip-the-line, Tower of the Americas views, Mission San Jose, and a Riverwalk boat cruise.
“The trip was amazing. Bill our guide was so lovely and friendly and very informative Wish we had more time to walk the river walk but that would have meant missing out some of our other stops so we will have to return”
BYOB Lake Austin sunset cruise from 360 Bridge with bimini shade, stops at Hula Hut, Pennybacker Bridge, and Ski Shores Cafe.
“Great experience ride was clean and safe, captain was also so friendly and explained all the details”
Private 3-hour Lake Travis pontoon cruise for up to 12. See Devil’s Cove and Starnes Island with a captain and fun extras.
“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…”
Private 2-hour Lake Austin pontoon cruise with Captain Tom, BYOB, shade, and landmark stops like Mount Bonnell and 360 Bridge.
“This is a must do when visiting Austin! Being out on the water was so tranquil and calming. Our guide, Tom, was amazing and gave so many great facts about the lake with funny insight. He made the tour fun while simultaneously being informative. I would definitely recommend this tour. Also, seeing all of the…”
A private 3-hour boat charter on Lake Austin for up to 12. Swim, customize stops, and enjoy famous sights from the water.
“Rob was a fantastic tour guide. Filled with lots of information and insights on the area. We had a great, relaxing time Thank you so much. We loved it😀”
Private 2-hour BYOB cruise on Lake Austin for up to 15, with coolers, floats, and 360 Bridge scenery from a 360 Bridge launch.
“We had an amazing experience & our Captain Chris Mueller was phenomenal!! Would definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Private BYOB boat on Lake Austin with Captain Tom, scenic stops at Mount Bonnell and Pennybacker Bridge, and an optional Ski Shores Cafe break.
“Great experience with awesome guide, Captain Tom!!!!! We were amazed with the beautiful scenery! You will enjoy the experience!”
Private pontoon cruise on Lake Austin under Pennybacker Bridge with full sun shading and Aqua Lily Pad time for up to 13.
The lake, the music, the barbecue, and every road into the Hill Country.
