Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Overview
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Parking:
Free parking is available in the upper Oyster Landing parking lots across Lake Austin Boulevard from the restaurants. Allow extra time to find parking and walk to the meeting point. Follow posted parking signs and restrictions.
From the upper parking lots, walk downhill toward Lake Austin Boulevard. Carefully cross the street and head toward the Hula Hut restaurant parking lot.
Look for the large palapa—the open-sided structure with a thatched roof. There is a concrete walkway on each side of it. Take either walkway toward the water; both lead to the dock entrance.
Look for a gate and bench seating at the top of the ramp leading down to the docks. This is your meeting and waiting area. Please line up here and wait for your captain.
What's Included
- Bottled water Cooler, Water Bottles, Ice
- 18% Captains Gratuity is paid directly to the Captain. Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Cashapp, etc.
Meeting Location
3825 Lake Austin Boulevard
Austin, TX 78703, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Quince Lakehouse
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mozart's Coffee Roasters (pass by)
Hula Hut (pass by)
Mount Bonnell (pass by)
Austin Country Club (pass by)
Bull Creek (pass by)
Pennybacker Bridge (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is there an opportunity to get off the boat to eat and hang out at Ski Shores Cafe for a little bit before returning back to the meeting point?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-121998P6
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Average 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 481 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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You may enjoy snacks at that stop but the tour itself is only 45 minutes approximately. You may coordinate with the Captain if it’s alright to add a few more minutes at the Cafe.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Bottled water. Cooler, Water Bottles, Ice.
- 18% Captains Gratuity is paid directly to the Captain. Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Cashapp, etc.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 – Hour Scenic Tour BYOB will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterCooler, Water Bottles, Ice
- 18% Captains Gratuity is paid directly to the Captain. Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Cashapp, etc.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
