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 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 Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Reviews
226 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Holly was a blast! Playing all the good music, taking song request, pointing out the hot spots around the lake tonight!!
Leslie P,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Holly 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.
Pleasure boating in Austin
cary s,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An idyllic boat tour on the Colorado River in Austin Texas at sunset 🌇 , byob and snacks though, but well worth the 60 minutes
Chill and beautiful
Yael O,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chill atmosphere, cozy blankets were provided for the chilly weather, beautiful view and a great and friendly Captain “Craig”
Perfect New Year Sunset Cruise on Lake Austin
vikie007,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on the Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We were a group of 12 and were pleasantly surprised to get an exclusive private boat, which made it feel extra special. The boat was fast enough to keep the kids excited and engaged, while the sunset views were absolutely beautiful and relaxing. Captain Chris was a wonderful host — very friendly, offered to play music, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. With the weather around a perfect 75 degrees, it turned out to be the ideal way to spend New Year’s evening. Highly recommend this cruise for families or groups looking for a memorable time on the water. Cheers!
Sunset Cruise
Dorothy C,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very fun ride. Captain Craig was the best host. We went farther than I expected. We saw birds and ducks, waterfront homes and boat houses and the holiday lights. Craig offered blankets in the cool temperatures.
Lake Austin by sunset
DorothyConn,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our boat cruise met all of our expectations. We went more of a distance than we expected and saw homes and canals and holiday lights. Our captain was Craig. He did some commentary and passed out blankets. It was a great tour, thanks Craig!
Incredible experience
Nalini S,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best tours we had we had an incredible time. The views were absolutely stunning.as the sun dipped below the horizon. Our tour guide Jesus was very friendly and knowledgeable sharing interesting facts about the area. Highly recommend this tour.
Fun times
Caroline G,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain was fun. Beautiful lake. Saw Michael Dells house. Wonderful. Captain Hayden was fun and knowledgeable.
Great boat tour
Daniel A,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The event was great, everything on point. The sunset was beautiful. Our captain (don't remember his name, he has a tattoo on his right arm) was amazing, very respectful and knowledgeable about any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Sunset cruise
Roselee E,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Craig was terrific. Great experience.on the lake. Relaxing. Enjoyed seeing the Christmas lights and the beautiful houses.
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