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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 trip was good, the bars were amazing but it was almost dark when they flew which made it difficult to see them. Despite registering for a pick up at our hotel slightly out of town, we had to drive into the centre to meet…”

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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

“Spencer was the best guide ever!!! He made our experience so much entertaining. Well be asking for him in other trips to the lake.”

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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

“John was such a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. He was so helpful answering all of my questions. I also saw tons of bats on the boat ride which was just amazing. Great tour! Make sure to ask for John as your guide.”

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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

“Great itinerary, includes many interesting sights. Mike is a great guide who shared a lot of valuable and interesting information. I very much enjoyed the trip! Many thanks!”

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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

“Mark and Joseph were incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating, and went above and beyond to make our trip to San Antonio a smooth and exciting experience. I highly recommend them.”

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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

“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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13.3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Austin for up to 12 People

Experience a 3-hour private boat tour on Lake Austin, exploring celebrity homes, Little Venice, and scenic views—perfect for relaxing groups seeking a personalized adventure.

★ 5.0

“Rob was a fantastic tour guide. Filled with lots of information and insights on the area. We had a great, relaxing time Thank you so much. We loved it😀”

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