Lake Austin Boat Cruise 1.5 Hour Scenic Tour BYOB Per Person
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The Best 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.
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.
Options
Lake Austin Boat Cruise 1.5 Hour Scenic Tour BYOB Per Person
What‘s Included
Cooler, Water Bottles, Ice
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Boat ride - not a guided tour
Hampapuram R,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It is just a boat ride. Not a guided tour. The captain was nice and polite but had no comments or explanations about where we were and what we were seeing.
Fun, relaxing, very interesting 1.5 hour boat tour
Bonnieg1,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Lake Austin boat tour was the perfect way to spend a relaxing 1.5 hours enjoying the scenery, especially the beautiful homes. Our Captain, Dominic, was awesome! He was friendly, helpful, informative, & went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great time. The boat was clean & comfortable . We highly recommend the tour, it was the perfect mix of relaxation & sightseeing.
The captain was great ,...
AJIBADE A,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain was great , friendly with lots of good information about the area. The ride was smooth and enjoyable. The trip was educative and my knowledge of Austin and TX at large got better.
Great trip great location!
Sherpa67204051318,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great bait trip in and around Austin harbour.! Great skipper, friendly, knowledgeable and good company.. and his dog Bob! Highly recommend it.
Austin lake boat tour
robertdQ28KK,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour and captain was amaIng
10/10 Experience
Marissa G,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun and beautiful out there!! The captain was super cool with the tour guiding and for sure the BYOB part was fun as well!
On the lake with Brandon
ketlyg2026,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience with Brandon was awesome. He showed me and my daughter a great time. He is a great tour guide and a wonderful person. Hope he continues showing others a great time as he showed me and my daughter.
Austin Boat trip with Brandon
D6574VFgabrielleg,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience with Brandon was great. He was knowledgeable, kind, and well prepared. He was so accommodating to me and my mother. Thank you for such a great experience and a great start to our Austin weekend.
Anniversary on Lake Austin
Wanderer586224,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Derrick was great . The experience was relaxing and enjoyable
Captain Chris was awesome!
LaKeisha D,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience with Captain Chris on our Austin boat tour! He was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the area. Throughout the tour, he shared interesting information about the sights and made the experience enjoyable for everyone on board. One thing we really appreciated was that he slowed down at key points along the route so we could take pictures and enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed. His attention to the guests and willingness to make the tour memorable did not go unnoticed. Based on our experience, I would absolutely book another boat ride with Captain Chris and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing time on the water in Austin.
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