Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
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The Best Sunset Cruise on Lake Austin! This 1-hour BYOB boat tour offers stunning sunset 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 Sunset Views & Live Music – Experience the lake at golden hour, 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
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 yrs
Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Boat Travel time is included in the total trip duration.
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 Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Reviews
209 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just book it!
Jessica R,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing! Stunning views and captain was informative and super fun! Looking forward to booking another trip :)
Awesome cruise
Paul B,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were fortunate to have clear skies and a great view of the sunset! Our captain Will was very knowledgeable and gave us a side trip to the 'venice' of Austin!
Amazing experience!...
David G,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Captain Dixon was awesome and really made the tour more enjoyable. I definitely recommend him to anyone thinking about doing this.
10/10 Boat Cruise
Tysen K,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dillon 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.
10/10 Boat Cruise
tysenk2024,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dillon was an amazing captain to my group on the sunset boat cruise. He was very engaged with the team and provided a very informative and safe ride. I definitely recommend this boat cruise for any corporate outings. Thank you Dillon! Best, Tysen
Great experience
FarAway66854569170,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dillon was an amazing host. Super friendly and professional. Perfect weather added to the experience. We received a text message from him on day with clear and precise instructions and map.
The Perfect Evening on The Lake
Tour741483,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the 1hr Sunset Boat Cruise as a surprise for my Girlfriend and I’m so glad I did. It was a lovely experience. Caption Christopher was awesome. Super knowledgeable, took our pictures and handled the boat well!
Great first night experience in Austin!
karencN536KE,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to start our vacation! Boat captain was very fun and helped point out the local celebrities and some fun facts about the houses and sites around the water. We highly recommend!
Sunset cruise
O9502SSconnieh,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 1 hour sunset cruise was very peaceful. Captain Max did a great job! He played awesome music and answered all our questions. Lake Austin was gorgeous.
Austin Lake boat tour
Natalie G,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Riggs showed us the most beautiful parts of the lake - the pontoon was very comfortable and he played awesome music! There is also a few restaurants dockside that also have great views and good food.
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