Per Person Shared Boat Cruise thru Lake Austin Lights
Overview
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy the infamous Lake Austin Lights - .
Step aboard for a 45-minute, fully captained holiday cruise as we take you on a slow, magical journey around Lake Austin. This year’s non-stop adventure offers stunning views of a beautifully decorated lakefront home, multiple 20-foot sparkling 3D LED motifs, fully illuminated boats while passing by the iconic Mozart’s Festival of Lights, with its dazzling holiday décor viewed from the water.
The crown jewel is a 80-foot Floating Tunnel of Lights. As your boat cruises through this vibrant tunnel, you’ll be surrounded by thousands of twinkling LED lights, while the tunnel’s lifelike 3D LED trees illuminate the lake, creating a magical mini-forest experience on the water.
Cozy up with complimentary wool blankets, hot hand warmers, and bottomless hot cocoa as you soak in the holiday magic. With luxurious leather seating, cup holders, and water bottles, our boats are designed to provide the ultimate festive comfortable experience.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This can be a cold outing. If you get cold easy, be sure to bundle up.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hot Hand Warmers and Blankets for use - not to take home
Unlimited Hot Cocoa
Bottled Water and Hot Cocoa are included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Entry into the Mozarts Holiday Marketplace
Fuel surcharge
Public Shared 45 Min Boat Cruise around the Lake Austin Lights
Gratuities
What To Expect
While sipping on complementary Hot Cocoa, we will enjoy a short slow boat cruise through Bull Creek and the Tom Miller Damn while we journey to the infamous Mozarts Holiday Light Show.
This quiet tributary is a hidden natural oasis, offering a peaceful detour from the main lake. The lush vegetation along its banks creates a serene habitat for wildlife, while the meandering creek reveals charming nooks and secluded docks. It's an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts to catch glimpses of herons, turtles, and other native creatures in their undisturbed environment.
Options
Lake Lights Cruise 45 Min
Lake Austin Lights
Fully Captained Boat: We provide a licensed and experienced boat captain to take you around the lake.
Duration: 45 minutes
Hot Cocoa and Bottled Water: Unlimited Hot Cocoa and Bottled Water is included
Oysters Landing Marina: Pickup and Drop off is at the Oysters Landing Marina next to Mozarts Coffee. Enjoy a 10 min slow cruise around the lake.
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun, short, ticket to more fun.
Georgia D,
Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Short, but fun. Lovely lights. Benefits are that this ticket gets you into the rest of the festival grounds, which had a very long line when we arrived.
Relaxing Sunset Cruise
Passport816521,
Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with our captain Chris! He made the experience fun and was very informative. The Mozart decorations were very pretty and it was interesting to see all the lake houses.
Fun holiday tradition on Lake Austin
F9223QEtammys,
Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun evening on the water seeing the holiday lights with friends. I enjoyed viewing the lights from a boat versus land as a different vantage point, especially the reflections of the lights on the water. Jared, our boat captain, was very hospitable and gave us lots of information about the areas we drove through. I am planning on continuing this fun tradition next year!
Christmas Spirit Delivered
Debbie F,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was really fun. Festivities, hot chocolate yummy and boat ride was very enjoyable. Wear a coat at night.
Not Good
Veronica M,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00This was by far the dumbest waste of money I have ever spent a 139$ to see two lights in the water. Not only do they give you free hot chocolate but they also show you houses you cant afford that aren't decorated where there are 0 lights so you are just going around in the dark. You go down the same tunnel 3 times and they aren't even set up properly. The most interesting thing that happened was seeing random ducks in the water that flew for their lives away from the boat. But hey at least they played Christmas music the whole time. The boat rides are 100% not worth the price you are paying not even for two people and I paid for 4. If you are trying to pay for a private boat DONT. I was laughing the whole boat ride with my family because I couldn’t believe what I had paid for it was my first time going and it will be my last. There are more lights on land than in the water I WILL NEVER RETURN ITS NOT EVEN WORTH 20$ to spend Atmosphere: 1/5
Not what we were...
Laura W,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00Not what we were expecting. There were 2-3 small decorations on the lake and went thru a tunnel a couple of times but that was it. I think it is advertised incorrectly.
It was decent! I expected...
Tanitia M,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00It was decent! I expected more lights but it was an experience. I appreciated the hot chocolate, blankets and hand warmers
festive joat ride
heatherfF7512JG,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very quaint and very lovely trip around the water to see the pretty lights. perfect with the hot chocolate and the blankets.
Fun night with family
D1482TDmichaela,
Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everyone was great from check in to departure. Boat Captain was a great guy! The Christmas lights on the lake were very festive!
Lake Austin holiday boat ride
MaryE34,
Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun and beautiful way to enjoy holiday lights with family. Grandkids were mesmerized by boat ride and twinkling lights. Many thanks to captain German for making our 45 minute excursion safe and fun!
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