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15 Best Lake Austin & Lake Travis Boat Cruises

The lake days: BYOB pontoons and sunset cruises on the water that keeps Austin sane in summer. Lake Travis brings the cliff scenery; Lake Austin brings the calm.

1.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.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very nice. Our captain, Will, was very sweet and had a good vibe! The scenery was mostly the luxurious houses on the edges of the lake but they were interesting”

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2.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

“Enjoyable tour with Mike seeing Austin in the early evening before taking a boat on Lady Bird Lake to watch the bats leaving their roost to forage for insects. As this is the start of the season there are not the vast numbers of bats…”

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4.Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Explore Lake Austin on a comfortable, guided boat tour with full sun shading. Discover iconic sights, wildlife, and luxury homes in a relaxing two-hour cruise.

★ 4.9

“Our captain Spencer was great , very satisfied with the tour . He’s very friendly and it was a great experience overall will definitely recommend and come back!”

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5.Private Lake Austin Boat Cruise With Full Sun Shading

Discover Austin's scenic Lake Austin on a private 2-hour pontoon cruise with full sun shading, expert guides, and stunning waterfront views perfect for memorable photos.

★ 5.0

“Spencer was such a great captain and he made the tour so enjoyable for myself and for my family! He even showed us where the celebrity homes are, which is iconic in and of itself.”

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6.Austin Small Group Night Tour with Famous Austin Bat Boat Cruise

Discover Austin’s highlights on this small group night tour, including a sunset boat cruise to see bats, city sights, and local insights for $99.

★ 4.0

“Our Guide Rob, was amazing and made the experience worthwhile. When purchasing the tickets we didn’t know the experience came with a private tour of Austin landmarks and hotspots. It was a pleasant surprise!”

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7.Best of San Antonio Small Group Tour from Austin w/Riverwalk Boat

Explore San Antonio’s key sights—The Alamo, Tower of the Americas, River Walk—on a small-group tour from Austin, with expert guides and included attractions.

★ 5.0

“Easy to book, met all our expectations, would highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide, Mike, was great. He was pleasant, informative, attentive and easy to spend the day with. He made sure that all our needs were met. We loved this tour with him.”

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8.From Austin: San Antonio Day Trip with Alamo and Boat Cruise

Discover San Antonio’s top sights on a 7-hour guided trip from Austin, including the Alamo, Mission San José, Tower of the Americas, and a River Walk cruise, with hotel pickup.

★ 4.9

“Wonderful day with the guide tour Mike! The tour was amazing, easy communication and very well organized. Mike was great on explaining many different things about the history of Texas and the places we visited. Also he was always making sure everything was perfect! I…”

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9.1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared – Single Tickets)

Enjoy a 1-hour shared boat cruise on Lake Austin for breathtaking views, scenic stops, and BYOB fun. Perfect for relaxing and exploring Austin's shoreline.

★ 5.0

“Just make sure to take everything you might need to make this a fun trip (ex: a sweater, drinks…) & make sure not to leave anything behind. Lucky for us that Luis (boat captain) saw the phones & came right back to return them. I…”

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10.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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12.Scenic Lake Austin Boat Tour. BYOB. 2 hr (up to 12 guests)

Discover Austin's scenic waters on a 2-hour luxury boat tour with captain, stunning views, BYOB, and stops at iconic lakeside spots—perfect for a memorable lake day.

★ 5.0

“We went on the private boat tour with Captain Tom. I was a little afraid at first, wondering what we would be doing for an entire 2 hours as it was just me and my husband. However, Captain Tom gave us an amazing tour the…”

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15.Private 2hr Scenic Boat Cruise Lake Austin- BYOB- Fits 15 People

Enjoy a private 2-hour boat cruise on Lake Austin with stunning views, BYOB, and personalized service, perfect for celebrating with friends.

★ 5.0

“Mason was a great host and driver for our bachelor/bachelorette boat ride! He was very easy to talk to and made our trip memorable and fun! I would enjoy using Austin Boat Rentals again!”

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