Experience Austin's magic on the water with scenic tours and bat-watching adventures.
Capital Cruises offers unforgettable boat tours on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, blending relaxation with local insights. Specializing in sunset bat tours, the company provides a unique way to see the city skyline and witness the famous Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. With knowledgeable and humorous guides, guests enjoy a mix of Austin humor, historical facts, and up-close wildlife encounters. The tours are perfect for tourists, locals, and groups seeking a memorable outing on the water.
208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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Guided boat tour to see Austin's famous bat colony emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge, with city views and expert commentary.
Relaxing tours along Lady Bird Lake offering panoramic views of the Austin skyline and local wildlife.
Self-guided pedal boat rentals for up to 5 people, perfect for a leisurely paddle on the water.
Custom boat charters for groups, ideal for celebrations, corporate events, or special occasions.
Informative tours with guides sharing Austin's history, humor, and insights about the city and bats.
Overall rating
Judah Wilson-Bennett
Captain Alec was awesome, and we had a great time on the water. We even saw some bats in early December, which was rare. He was determined to ensure we saw them, and as my first boat tour here since I moved to Austin a year ago, I really enjoy this ride!
Mariela Caldera
The spot took us to a hotel & the parking is pricey around here so we went nearby to 676 W Riverside Payparking. I didn’t see any signs to pay to park so we parked for free for under 2 hours but !!park at your own risk & check the rules for parking here. (We got lucky lol) It was a nice short walk to get to Capital Cruises. The worker there was friendly and he just had us fill out some paperwork before we started riding on the swan boat. It’s basic information like your name and your address contact information and your driver’s ID #. Make sure you or someone in the group has an ID. The Swan boat is a very calm ride. I think it goes up to 5MPH. it is very easy to turn it & move it. We got to see some turtles too. That was exciting! Great views of the City Skyline.
Leslie Zimmerman
Our bat tour was pretty great! Lots of weird Austin humor infused with information about the city and the bats. The bats came out in pattern B which was still pretty cool even though it wasn't the giant swarm we were hoping for. Overall we had a pretty good time.
Cait Toenjes
We did the sunset bat tour and it was such a great way to see Austin! Relaxing way to end a busy sightseeing day on the river/lake/reservoir! Our tour guide Alec was awesome, very knowledgeable and quite funny. The tour was about an hour and they recommended grabbing drinks nearby before we launched. Great views of the city and so cool to get up close to the bat colony as they headed out of the bridge for the night. Great value!!
Rhonda Nickolas
This was one of the coolest things to see. It was truly amazing, the amount of bats in one place. They seemed never-ending, coming out from under the bridge. Our guide/captain was very knowledgeable and funny. We had a great time.
