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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

“Went on sunset cruise. Was cloudy, so not much of a sunset, but wonderful peaceful cruise on lake austin. Captain Craig was informative, but not overbearing. We enjoyed the quiet senic trip very much. Christmas lights were on for the return trip, very beautiful. I…”

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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

“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…”

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3.Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Discover Lake Austin with an engaging, small-group boat tour featuring full sun shading, insightful guides, and stunning shoreline views—perfect for relaxing explorers.

★ 5.0

“Though it's listed as a "Pontoon" Lake ride, it was actually VERY exciting!! Our captain handled the wakes like a pro. Renaldo was amazing. Very personable, funny and extremely considerate. I will say that after we booked, we found the same tour for 50.00 cheaper/…”

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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

“Fantastic lake cruise - Captain Ronald was FIRE & we loved him!! Amazing homes. Super fun!! Don’t miss this great adventure!!”

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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

“We had a blast! Mike was the perfect connoisseur and broaden the knowledge to cover many interesting historic facts while being all attentive and accommodating to our needs. We loved all we saw today and aside from the places we visited I would say our…”

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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

“I had great time on my trip to San antonio, I seen lots and learned lots about austin and San antonio from my guide Victoria. she was the best tour guide ever and straight away I felt very relaxed and in good hands. she looks…”

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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

“Other than having my scheduled boat ride pushed back an hour, it was great. When you come from out of town having your schedule changed is inconvenient. Very relaxing. I do recommend it. I will be going again. Not fond of mandatory tipping though.”

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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.

“Great experience ride was clean and safe, captain was also so friendly and explained all the details”

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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

“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.”

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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

“We had so much fun, definitely the highlight of our trip to Austin. Our Captain was so nice and welcoming, the tour of lake Austin was beautiful, would highly recommend.”

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