Capital Cruises Tours
208 Barton Springs RdAustin, TX, 78704
(512) 480-9264
Austin, TX, 78704
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 480-9264
October 10, 2019
No bats, just bat facts. We booked this cruise expecting to see bats but this is the beginning of their migratory season. The cruise itself was beautiful as the sunset on the Austin Skyline. The 4/5 stars is due to the cruise being labeled as a bat sightseeing trip and not a sunset cruise. If you’re looking to see Austin from the water I recommend you take the trip and give yourself plenty of time to get there during rush hour traffic.
October 3, 2019
This was a really beautiful sunset Cruise. The Austin skyline is amazing. Our captain was very knowledgeable and funny. unfortunately, he kept putting the boat underneath the bridge where the bats live. This is the poop and pee zone! Bad enough to get this in your hair and on your clothes but it will be truly terrible to get this in your eyes.
September 18, 2019
A little disappointed at first because we were not atop their LARGE cruiser. Felt like that was a tad bit misleading advertising. But, the pontoon boat we rode in was safe and our Tour Guide, Beck, was fun and informative! He got us a great view of the bats! We enjoyed watching the river of bats fly by for about 15 minutes.
September 12, 2019
We went on the bat tour with Georgia and LOVED it!! It was one of our favorite activities during our trip to Austin!! We had been excited about it in advance, but it even exceeded our expectations. There was just something so incredible about seeing those million-plus bats streaming and streaming out from under the bridge, and learning the interesting facts about them and where they go and what they eat and how the mamas find their babies again each night. Nature is just so awesome, and this activity was SO COOL!!! And such a reasonable price!! We HIGHLY recommend it!!
September 8, 2019
This is a great tour company. We went on the bat tour and we're not dissapointed in it at all. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city, Lady Bird Lake and surrounding area, as well as the city and buildings. My group was not sure what they got themselves into and as soon as the bats came streaming out from under the bridge they all had smiles and looks of wonder on their face. The trip was a success and nothing like we could ever do in our hometown. Certainly worth the money (it is so cheap for the time they take and the info they give you). Go with Capital cruises and you won't be unhappy!
September 1, 2019
Friendly staff who got through a long kind of waiting customers fairly quickly. Did a good job of explaining their offerings and even gave us the option to swap from a canoe to one of their swan paddle boats if we wanted to. Very fun and relaxing (even though it is exercising paddling) with great city views everywhere.
August 22, 2019
The bat show was beyond what I had imagined.....totally amazing! The cruise guide helped make it a very enjoyable experience. He has an appealing personality and is very knowledgeable of the area.
August 21, 2019
We took some out-of-town guests, and the cruise was a definite hit. Our captain and guide, a rare Austin native, was knowledgeable, funny, and enthusiastic. He answered all our questions patiently and thoroughly. The bats were amazing coming wave after wave! It was slightly cooler on the water and the views of Austin were impressive. I highly recommend.
August 21, 2019
Very nice tour. Our guide was excellent and the bat show was even more incredible. We did it mid August which they said was peak season, so there were millions of bats. I'm typically leery of bats but this was not overwhelming. I would do it again.
Total Score:3680
Leah Churner
Had our wedding on Capital Cruises' Pride & Joy II and it was perfect! We had guests of all ages and everybody had such a fun time on the boat. Thank you, Captain Georgia and crew for making our day the best!