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‘s Included
Cooler, Water Bottles, Ice
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.
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Lake Austin Boat Cruise 1.5 Hour Scenic Tour BYOB Per Person
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Captain Max was an enjoyable tour guide!
Chona B,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun boat ride and amazing views! This experience is awesome. I love the majestic views and the experience passing by the little Venice of Lake Austin!
Awesome Boat Ride
Cynthia H,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat ride was fun and relaxing at the same time. Our captain Max was informative and knowledgeable and made the experience very nice.
Captain Max is Amazing!
Jazmin C,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was amazing. The Captain Max was very knowledgeable and kind. We got to see a lot of cool things and we're able to take very great pictures!
Captain Riggs is very...
Carmela C,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Riggs is very friendly and knowledgeble. Very interesting facts about Lake Travis and the areas we went thru. Boat is very clean and new looking, seats comfortable
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