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15 Best Austin Sunset Cruises

The sunset cruises: golden hour on the water with the skyline going pink, sometimes with a million bats as the closing act. Texas sunsets do not require assistance, but the bats help.

3.Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise 1 – Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

Experience Austin’s scenic lake views on a relaxing 45-minute sunset boat cruise, with BYOB, knowledgeable guides, and stunning sights.

★ 5.0

“Dillon was an amazing captain to my group. He was very engaging to the group, and provided a very informative and safe sunset cruise. I highly recommend this boat cruise for small corporate group outings.”

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5.Austin Premium Driving Tour with Sunset Boat Cruise

Experience Austin at sunset with a scenic boat cruise and guided city drive, including bat sightings (Mar–Oct). Small group, expert guides, memorable sights.

★ 4.0

“My wife and I had a fantastic tour and Bill was fantastic! He showed us places in Austin we’d never had known about which led to us having pictures taken that will, along with our memories, last a lifetime! Amazing experience and Bill was top…”

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6.Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

Experience a magical sunset paddle along the San Marcos River in clear, glow-lit kayaks. Perfect for wildlife lovers and adventure seekers alike.

★ 5.0

“Had a great evening with family and our guide, Journey! Definitely recommend this. Plenty of fish, birds, turtles, and bats to see.”

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9.Shared Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise 2 hours Single tickets

Experience stunning sunset views on Lake Austin with a 2-hour boat cruise, including stops at iconic sites like Pennybacker Bridge. Perfect for memorable evenings.

“Very nice relaxing boat ride from 360 Bridge. We got to see Little Italy of Austin which was pretty cool. It is a very nice thing to do as a couple.”

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10.Kayak or Paddle Board Sunset Bat Tour

Experience Austin’s iconic bat flight from the water on this sunset kayaking or paddleboarding tour, guided by friendly experts. Ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“An Amazing evening on the water! To see the Bats 🦇 make their Beautiful flight from the water was Spectacular !!”

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11.Austin Texas Sunset and Bat Clear Kayak Tour

Experience Austin's stunning sunset and bat emergence from Lady Bird Lake on a clear kayak tour. Perfect for nature lovers and city explorers alike.

★ 4.5

“I had SO much fun on the sunset bat tour with Nora as the guide. She made the experience so smooth and easy, and was so informative on everything Austin. It was such a great time, and I’m so happy I went!!! I will definitely…”

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12.Downtown Sunset Tandem Kayak with 1.5M Bats

Experience Austin’s iconic sunset with a kayak tour to see 1.5 million bats, guided by friendly experts, including photos, all for $54 per person.

“My wife, our 13-year-old, and I signed up. We were worried about having three people and how we would split up. But the group was kind enough to give our 13 year-old her own kayak and we could tether it whenever she got tired. It…”

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13.Sunset Skyline Kayak Tour

Experience Austin from the water on a sunset kayak tour, with beginner lessons, stunning city views, and a chance to see the famous bats emerge.

★ 5.0

“Great tour! We had fantastic weather, great tips and stories, and we got to see the bats! Would definitely recommend.”

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14.Lake Austin Sunset Boat Ride

Experience a relaxing sunset boat tour on Lake Austin for only $35, showcasing stunning bridges, hill country views, music, and drinks in a laid-back setting.

★ 5.0

“Really great. My second time booking with them. Knew I was booking with them again after the first time. Really amazing price for what you are getting. Will definitely be recommending them to anyone I know traveling to Austin!”

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15.Austin: Giant Paddleboarding Tour Downtown at Sunset w/ Bats

Experience Austin’s magic on a 2-hour giant paddleboard tour featuring sunset views, bats, and downtown skyline, with great guides and photos included.

★ 4.7

“10/10 ⭐️ Das war fantastisch! Must-do in Austin 🥰 Großartiges Team. Super Equipment. Wunderschöne Paddeltour zur Fledermausbrücke ❤️ Wir würden jederzeit wieder mit Boats and Bats buchen!”

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