Lake Austin Boat Cruise 1.5 Hour Scenic Tour BYOB Per Person
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The Best Sunset Cruise on Lake Austin! This 1.5 -hour BYOB boat tour offers stunning views while cruising past Mount Bonnell, Pennybacker Bridge, and Austin’s most exclusive waterfront homes. Glide through “Little Venice,” a unique Venetian-style canal lined with multi-million dollar mansions, and see the lake house of Matthew McConaughey (“Alright, Alright, Alright!”).
Unmatched Views & Live Music – Experience the lake, passing Ski Shores Café, where live music enhances the evening ambiance.
BYOB & Bluetooth-Enabled Fun – Bring your favorite drinks, relax in cushioned seating, and play your own music with Bluetooth or AUX connection. A cooler, ice, and water are provided.
Hassle-Free & Fully Captained – Your licensed captain takes care of everything so you can sit back and enjoy this must-do Austin experience, perfect for couples, groups, and first-time visitors!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Boat Travel time is included in the total trip duration.
Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 yrs
Parking is extremely Limited, ride share/uber is highly recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
One of our accredited guides will meet you at the docks between the Quince Lakehouse and Hula Hut. NOT inside the restaurants. Go down in between the restaurants to the boat docks. Thats where the captain will meet you. Do NOT bring outside alcohol or food inside the restaurants.
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, a beloved waterfront café famous for its holiday light shows and freshly roasted coffee. Your captain will share stories about these Austin icons as we glide past their scenic patios.
What‘s Included
Cooler, Water Bottles, Ice
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Lake Austin Boat Cruise 1.5 Hour Scenic Tour BYOB Per Person
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lake Austin Christmas boat tour
DavidS7738,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Christmas lights were beautiful; hot chocolate delicious and Captain Craig was great - very informative and interactive!
Cancellation of the tour without explanation or apology.
Jorge E,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00They canceled an hour and a half before the tour began without any explanation. At that time changing plans, it was a lack of respect.
Easy booking and...
KalyanRaj K,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy booking and convenient communication.. Capt. Chris was amazing and took great care of safety and made sure of the comfort.
Dixon
Krista M,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dixon is great! He showed us all the key parts of the lake. The boat was nice. Parking was free. We left on time. It was fun
Dixon is the goat
Joshua H,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome. Dixon is the man. He made everyone feel comfortable and showed us all around lake Austin.
Gorgeous day on the lake in Austin
Laura G,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a beautiful day, and Dixon was a very pleasant captain. Dixon was very knowledgeable about the area and had lots of stories for us to make the experience more fun.
Perfect Evening !
Kyle H,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Will was prompt and super welcoming and knowledgable. We had an amazing time touring the lake and soaking in the beauty of nature and homes. Absolutely perfect evening !
Perfect excursion,...
stacy b,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect excursion, beautiful scenery, just the right length of time. Our captain Dixon was personable and accommodating.
Not a tour boat, just a party boat
Keith P,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour boat operator was unresponsive and showed up late. No signage to the dock where we were supposed to meet. The “tour boat” turned into a “party boat”. No interesting facts were offered along the short route.
More than just a boat ride!
Berta S,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great way to see something different and explore interesting areas. Our guide, Max, lead us through quiet canals and showed us beautiful plants and wildlife.
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