Lone Star Riverboat Cruises
208 Barton Springs RoadAustin, TX, 78704
(512) 327-1388
Austin, TX, 78704
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 327-1388
September 11, 2019
Went at the last minute and was able to book two spots for the bat watching tour ( cash only). I loved the enthusiasm of the guide. The entire tour was funny and informative. I would recommend this as the best way to watch bats in Austin.
August 19, 2019
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.
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!
Total Score:4175
Karen Soto
We went to Austin for the first time and it was the FIRST thing we did when we got there. We did the regular sightseeing cruise and then the bats cruise the next day not knowing they were the same tour plus bats for like 10 min at the end. I recommend just doing the bats tour (if in season). The buildings look great all lit up and you get to see a great sunset. The boat captains are full of great information. Don't forget to tip!