Capital Cruises Tours
208 Barton Springs RdAustin, TX, 78704
(512) 480-9264
Austin, TX, 78704
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 480-9264
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.
August 21, 2019
They know the perfect time to see the bats and have you in a prime location to watch. Food is good but needs to be purchased separately from a nearby hotel. Worth it for an evening company outing.
August 18, 2019
We were part of a cruise this last Thursday for the Travis County Medical Society. It was a beautiful and pleasant evening and the crew made for such an enjoyable experience. The bats were an amazing sight and the cruise before and after gave us great views of the Austin skyline. August and September are the best months to see the bats so don't miss out. One word of advice: don't bother with trying to find free parking. Just park in the Hyatt garage and budget for the $21 parking fee.
July 31, 2019
I took my four kids out on the bat tour. Definitely the best way to see the bats! Great views of the Austin skyline too. Loved it! And great price, too.
July 31, 2019
The tour was so much fun and we enjoyed getting to see the bats fly from the South Congress Bridge. It has been a wet season in Austin and we are lucky to have taken the tour on a night where the bats actually flew. Our tour guide Georgia was very educated on the city of Austin and bats. The only complaint was the plastic chairs were uncomfortable. Besides that, it was a great tour! 10/10 recommend.
July 23, 2019
Had a great time with my wife and children on this bat viewing excursion. We had fun, and yes, we saw bats, lots of them! Our tour guide Georgia was awesome. She shared so much info about the city, and her passion was authentic Austin, not some imitator looking for a pay check. She even suggested some local restaurants for us to try after the tour. I suggest you have reasonable expectations during this outing, the bats do what they want to do when they want to do it. There was one customer with the most sour of attitudes, first off she was about the size of the boat, and her poor husband looked ashamed of her obnoxiousness. Poor guy. We saw this swan before the sun went down. Had a great time. (Edit typo)
Total Score:3690
C Stein
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!