Boat Tours in Austin at a glance
- Our pick: Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise: 1-Hour BYOB Tour, US$ 39 per person (1h, 4.83★ · 498).
- Top rated: Lake Austin Private Boat Cruise: 2 Hours, Swim & Float Pad, US$ 299 per group (2h, 4.97★ · 195).
- Also recommended: 1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise: BYOB shared tour, US$ 39 per person (1h, 4.76★ · 217).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 269 (median US$ 69). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 11 with live guides in English, 12 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 5 private and 12 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Austin
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
12 options
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise: 1-Hour BYOB Tour One-hour sunset cruise on Lake Austin with a licensed captain, passing Mount Bonnell and the Pennybacker Bridge. Bring your own drinks, play your music. Mon, Tue and Sun · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (498 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise: BYOB shared tour One-hour Lake Austin boat cruise departing from the 360 bridge boat ramp with a live English-speaking captain, life vests and shade included. Every day · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.76 (217 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Lake Austin Private Boat Cruise: 2 Hours, Swim & Float Pad Private 2-hour pontoon boat cruise on Lake Austin with captain, cooler, floats and swim stops. Just 5 minutes from downtown, up to 15 people, bring your own drinks. Every day except Saturday · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00 ★ 4.97 (195 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 299 per group
Lake Austin scenic pontoon tour: Fully shaded, 2-hour cruise Fully shaded 2-hour pontoon cruise on Lake Austin with captain's narration, life vests and bottled water included, a calm. Thu–Sun · 10:45, 12:15, 13:15, 15:45 and 17:15 · All ages ★ 4.83 (180 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Lake Travis Sunset Cruise: BYOB Boat Tour & Live Guide Watch the sun dip over Lake Travis on a 90-minute BYOB boat tour with a local captain, stories, and city views. Includes marina departure and group seating. Next departure: 29 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.88 (237 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Lake Austin: Private Party Boat, Swim & BYOB Lily Pad Float, swim, and laugh with friends on a private Lake Austin party boat: includes captain, music, and a floating lily pad. Bring your own drinks and snacks for a relaxed two-hour escape. Every day · 10:45, 13:15 and 15:45 ★ 4.94 (124 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 485 per group
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise: BYOB & Hill Country Views Sunset cruise on Lake Austin past waterfront mansions, Mount Bonnell cliffs and the 360 Bridge with BYOB and shaded seating. Every day · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.74 (91 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 86 per person
San Antonio from Austin: Alamo, River Walk & Tower Cruise Seven hours from Austin to San Antonio's Alamo, Tower of the Americas, and River Walk boat cruise. All entry fees and transport included, back by evening. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (113 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 269 per person
Lake Austin Boat Cruise: BYOB Tour Past Mount Bonnell & 360 Bridge Feel the vibe of Lake Austin on a 1.5-hour BYOB boat cruise with live music, coolers, and a local captain guiding you past Mount Bonnell, Pennybacker Bridge, and lakeside mansions. Next departure: 27 Feb 2027 · All ages ★ 4.72 (98 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Self-Captained Electric Donut Boat on Lake Austin Rent a self-captained electric donut boat on Lake Austin near Mozart's Coffee Roasters for up to 10 people. No license required. Every day · Every 15 min, 10:00 to 20:00 ★ 4.95 (100 reviews) Duration: 1h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 108 per group
Private Boat Charter Lake Travis: Up to 12 People, 3 Hours Rent a private boat on Lake Travis near Austin for up to 12 people with a captain-guide who shares stories and points out celebrity homes and landmarks. Next departure: 6 Jul 2027 ★ 5.00 (38 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 540 per group
Party Boat on Lake Austin: BYOB Celebration at Party Cove BYOB party boat on Lake Austin anchors at Party Cove for groups up to 12. Four hours with shade, life jackets and group photos by the captain. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 19:00 ★ 5.00 (17 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 998 per group
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise: 1-Hour BYOB TourOur pickGroup of up to 15 | US$ 39 per person | 1h | 4.83★ · 498 | Mon, Tue and Sun · 17:00 | English |
| Lake Austin Private Boat Cruise: 2 Hours, Swim & Float PadTop ratedPrivate | US$ 299 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 19.93 per person if 15 go | 2h | 4.97★ · 195 | Every day except Saturday · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00 | English |
| 1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise: BYOB shared tourAlso recommended | US$ 39 per person | 1h | 4.76★ · 217 | Every day · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 19:00 | English |
| Lake Austin scenic pontoon tour: Fully shaded, 2-hour cruiseGroup of up to 10 | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 180 | Thu–Sun · 10:45, 12:15, 13:15, 15:45 and 17:15 | English |
| Lake Travis Sunset Cruise: BYOB Boat Tour & Live GuideGroup of up to 10 | US$ 69 per person | 1h 30m | 4.88★ · 237 | Next departure: 29 May 2027 | English |
| Lake Austin: Private Party Boat, Swim & BYOB Lily PadPrivate | US$ 485 per group up to 13 people · ≈ US$ 37 per person if 13 go | 2h | 4.94★ · 124 | Every day · 10:45, 13:15 and 15:45 | English |
| Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise: BYOB & Hill Country Views | US$ 86 per person | 2h | 4.74★ · 91 | Every day · 16:00 | English |
| San Antonio from Austin: Alamo, River Walk & Tower CruiseGroup of up to 7 · Pickup offered | US$ 269 per person | 7h | 4.94★ · 113 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Lake Austin Boat Cruise: BYOB Tour Past Mount Bonnell & 360 BridgeGroup of up to 14 | US$ 49 per person | 1h 30m | 4.72★ · 98 | Next departure: 27 Feb 2027 | English |
| Self-Captained Electric Donut Boat on Lake AustinPrivate | US$ 108 per group up to 10 people · ≈ US$ 10.83 per person if 10 go | 1h | 4.95★ · 100 | Every day · Every 15 min, 10:00 to 20:00 | — |
| Private Boat Charter Lake Travis: Up to 12 People, 3 HoursPrivate | US$ 540 per group | 3h | 5.00★ · 38 | Next departure: 6 Jul 2027 | English |
| Party Boat on Lake Austin: BYOB Celebration at Party CovePrivate | US$ 998 per group up to 12 people · ≈ US$ 83 per person if 12 go | 4h | 5.00★ · 17 | Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 19:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (5): Lake Austin Private Boat Cruise: 2 Hours, Swim & Float Pad (US$ 299 per group) · Lake Austin: Private Party Boat, Swim & BYOB Lily Pad (US$ 485 per group) · Self-Captained Electric Donut Boat on Lake Austin (US$ 108 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise: 1-Hour BYOB Tour (US$ 39 per person) · Lake Austin scenic pontoon tour: Fully shaded, 2-hour cruise (US$ 69 per person) · Lake Travis Sunset Cruise: BYOB Boat Tour & Live Guide (US$ 69 per person)
- With pickup (1): San Antonio from Austin: Alamo, River Walk & Tower Cruise (US$ 269 per person)