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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

“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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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

“the overall experience was pretty great but Lynx made it that much better! He knew so much about Austin and showed us all the cool spots! plus he has tacos waiting for us after the boat tour! something he didn't have to do but went…”

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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

“Beautiful afternoon. Very friendly, informative and accommodating captain. Very flexible and use of our time and Custom the tour the way we liked it.”

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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

“Mike was very knowledgeable and told us about the dynamics of Austin culture. But the city tour was not really that impressive. We parked across from the capitol and heard some about it. Passed the bridges and parks. Drove up in the hills to see…”

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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

“I decided to take this tour because of the reviews and because I thought it would be easier logistically to have a local drive us around. Our guides, Rob and Mike, were on-time and very knowledgeable about Austin and San Antonio. Since the tour only…”

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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

“The communication with the agent and boat driver was excellent. He picked us up on time and returned us 1 hr later as advertised. He knew some of the key homes along the way. It was a nice cruise and he answered our questions well.…”

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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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11.3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Travis for up to 12 People

Discover the best way to experience Lake Travis with this private 3-hour boat cruise, perfect for groups up to 12, featuring stunning views and expert captains.

★ 5.0

“Took my team on a boat tour at the end of the quarter, they loved it! It was a fun and different way to celebrate other than a catered lunch at the office!”

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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

“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…”

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