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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

“Holly was the best holiday light boat driver tour guide ever. We had so much fun driving “around the lake tonight.” Would definitely do it again.”

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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 captain and co-captain were funny and pleasant. A lot of interesting info was given about the area and buildings. The tour guide (driver) that took us from our hotel and around Austin before taking us to the boat was nice and friendly. Communication for…”

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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

“We loved it! Our guide was Spencer, and it was a pleasure listening to him during the tour. You can tell he loves what he does, and that makes the experience 10 times more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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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

“A fantastic tour of parts of Lake Austin you would never otherwise see. And explanations of what you are seeing to bring it to life. Highly recommend. Spencer is a great ambassador.”

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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

“Some of the information was not clear but the driver was very prompt and made sure we were taken care of. His knowledge of Austin was good and our driving experience was good. He gave us a lot of good information and took us around…”

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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

“Very relaxing and got to see a lot in a short time. Getting picked up and dropped off at hotel was excellent. Driver was knowledgeable and fun.”

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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

“Mike was a knowledgeable and accommodating guide. he made the day fun and educational. he even made some adjustments to itinerary to accommodate the group. highly recommend. book now !”

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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

“Like most activities in Austin, it’s pricey. The boat captain was really kind and very knowledgeable. The parking is silly. It’s $5 per person (!) and you park on the street if you can find something. I’d rather give the money to the captain.”

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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.

“My aunt and uncle were visiting Austin for the first time, and we found Austin Boat Adventure online as a fun way to show them the city. We couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Shane, our captain, was fantastic. He took us on a…”

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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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