Lone Star Riverboat Cruises
208 Barton Springs RoadAustin, TX, 78704
(512) 327-1388
Austin, TX, 78704
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 327-1388
August 12, 2019
I've toured with this company twice & years apart. They are the longest running company on the lake. You could go on the bridge to watch the bats, but why? when you could pay a small price and get a short tour of the river, the city, its skyline and then get right up next to the bats on the water at sunset. They have great , enthusiastic captains and it's well worth the small price e! Check out their other available tours as well.
August 9, 2019
This was an awesome tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. She gave info about the surrounding buildings a little history about the lake as well. Obviously the coolest part was seeing the bats. We had the best possible view of the bats coming out from under the bridge. They flew right over us and as we passed back under the bridge we were even lucky enough to get peed on by the bats.
August 4, 2019
Definitely a bucket list item for me had been to see the bats leave the Congress Ave bridge. We decided to take the Lone Star boat and I’m glad we did. The captain’s jokes were corny, but he was friendly and knowledgeable. The view of the sunset and the city was awesome. The bats did not disappoint either! I was impressed and awed at hundreds of thousands of living creatures all together. It was an amazing spectacle.
July 30, 2019
Nice experience. Left and got back on time. Get there early and get a good seat. Would like to have heard a little more about what we were passing, but my wife and I had time to chat while on the cruise. Would do it again.
July 22, 2019
I have looked at the bats on the South Congress bridge a number of times- some from above and a few times on boats. Lone Star River Boat is the best company out there! The crew are great and easy conversationalist. I forget his name but go with the guy with the light beard (and his fiance is generally there too). Wonderful time with friends and got some great pictures of the sunset and bats. Lone Star River Boat is not just for tourists from outside Austin!
July 22, 2019
Quick fun hour ride with Captain Robert while waiting for the bats. (Nice history lesson about the city buildings and bridges.) The bats come out in streams not in one fell swoop. Breathtaking.
July 1, 2019
In addition to watching the bats, the boats will take a quick tour down Lady Bird Lake. The captain gave us information on the different landmarks (Stevie Ray's statue, etc.) while downtown Austin moves all around us. It was wonderful!
June 27, 2019
I had Captain Robert. He was great, making jokes and interacting with the tourists well. I highly recommend bringing a hat if you do the bat tour though. You'll thank me later.
June 2, 2019
Enjoyable experience. The Captain kept it fun and witty. Going to come back for sunset Cruise. We used our Living Social certificate for extra savings.
Total Score:3795
Madison Blaydes
Amazing experience! Very reasonable prices for a one of a kind excursion! Went on the boat ride to see the bats and had a great time. The crew was kind, funny, and knowledgeable about Austin and the bats. I would highly recommend checking this out! Best view for the bats.