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Established in 1991, Capital Cruises is the largest all-electric boat fleet on the Highland Lakes. Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX), we are proud to offer lunch and dinner cruises, wedding events, internationally famous bat-watching excursions, party boat services, and the ultimate alternative for group and corporate outings.
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Private Holiday Cruises

If you are searching for a unique offering for your friends, family, or co-workers to ring in this holiday season, then look no further than Capital Cruises.

Our competitive pricing, myriad entertainment options, and delicious catering options make Capital Cruises one of the most affordable, unique, and enticing options to express your gratitude for the efforts of those around you. For more detailed pricing information, please feel free to explore cruise ideas in our online quote generator or call to make reservations.
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Wedding Events on Lady Bird Lake

Capital Cruises offers an atmosphere suitable for families and participants of all ages. Beautiful sunsets and an exciting variety of flora and fauna create a unique backdrop to weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Capital Cruises offers customized event planning, from unique locations to catering to live entertainment.
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Dinner and Lunch Cruises

Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner for two or planning a larger dinner cruise for your office, family, or friends that you are look, Capital Cruises has a wide array of boats and dinner options to suit your wishes and fit your budget.

Our catering is provided by the Four-Diamond Hyatt Regency Hotel.

We can customize an event for any group size and budget.
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Bat Watching & Sunset Cruises

Capital Cruises’ internationally famous bat-watching excursion departs nightly approximately 30 minutes before sunset and lasts roughly one hour in length.

The Congress Avenue Bridge is the home of the largest urban bat colony in the world. Our cruises provide the best possible viewing for one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles in the world! Bat viewing is available on a public tour nightly March through mid-November. Or you can customize your own excursion with dinner, cocktails, and more.
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Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board – Rentals

Capital Cruises now offers SUPatx boards on Lady Bird Lake. Skip the lines at other facilities on the lake! Come down, get right on the water, and paddle past Auditorium Shores, Barton Creek, Zilker Park, and the Congress Avenue Bridge with the panoramic backdrop of the dynamic Austin skyline and many great restaurants and bars a short walk from the dock. Paddleboards are easy to learn and fun for everyone. Walk, cab, bus, or drive to paddle the best boards on the lake.
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Private Events

For any party between 9 and 140 passengers, our versatile fleet provides the ultimate Austin experience. Whether you are looking charter a boat out for a cocktail cruise to break away from the confines of the office or convention site, or desire an unconventional way to show off Austin for your friends and family on your wedding weekend, Capital Cruises presents a relaxing, idyllic alternative to the standard venue.

You can bring your own food and drinks or book catering through us. We have the capability and flexibility to house whatever event you might be hoping to throw.
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Capital Cruises - The Ultimate Austin Experience

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Welcome to Capital Cruises

Established in 1991, Capital Cruises is the largest all-electric boat fleet on the Highland Lakes. Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX), we are proud to offer lunch and dinner cruises, wedding events, internationally famous bat-watching excursions, party boat services, and the ultimate alternative for group and corporate outings.

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HOLIDAY HOURS: Starting November 1-February 28, we are open 10 am to 5 pm for rentals (weather permitting). Private charters and catered events available anytime by reservation.

Capital Cruises will be closed on the following days for the holidays:

November 25 – November 28, 2019
December 24 – December 26, 2019

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Features

Holiday Parties

Now accepting reservations for Holiday Parties including New Year's Eve. Celebrate the holiday season with friends, family or co-workers on Lady Bird Lake. For reservations, call (512) 480-9264

Rent an intimate Duffy boat (2-8 passengers) or a larger vessel (9-140 passengers) and enjoy the Ultimate Austin Experience. Catering options available from the Hyatt Regency Hotel. We recommend booking early!

Sunset Sightseeing Tours

Now offering Sunset Tours. November -February (weather permitting).

Enjoy sunset on Lady Bird Lake and views of the Austin skyline! At this time of year, most of the bats are gone but some do stay around–bat viewing is limited. Bring a jacket, some snacks, and a beverage of your choice. Don't forget to bring a camera to capture the moment. Tours are one hour starting 11/4 at 5:00 pm. Check-in time: 4:30 pm. Please note: 11/1 and 11/2 Sunset Tour times: 6:00 pm (check-in time 5:30 pm).

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Donut Boats

First Donut Boats in Texas!

The Donut Boat’s unique design allows up to ten people to casually sit around a center table, complete with a cooler in the middle for all your beverages or snacks, while you cruise Lady Bird Lake. The quiet electric motor allows you to easily chat with your friends and drives with the ease of a golf cart on the water. It’s fun for the “hole” family and a “Do-nut” miss it Austin adventure. Donut Boat FAQs

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What people think of Capital Cruises

WEDDING RECEPTION

“We hosted our wedding reception on Capital Cruises and let me just tell you – the staff is FANTASTIC!

They worked with me in every way possible. They supported me throughout the process and on the day of the wedding, EVERY little detail was perfect! We had the best captain, the best server and everyone I was in touch with behind the scenes were perfect! They are reliable, responsive and just great.

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Priya S. – September 2017

WEDDING EVENT

“This was a really wonderful trip. Capital Cruises leaves from the river by the downtown Marriott in Austin on a “Bat Boat Tour”. Millions of bats live underneath one of the river bridges. At twilight, they all fly out, almost blackening the sky.

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Bob R. – September 2017

SURPRISE BIRTHDAY

“I booked a private electric boat(Duffy) through Capital cruises for a Birthday surprise for my husband. It was quiet easy to call in and make a reservation and the person on the phone was very helpful. They gave me all the basic information and answered all my queries as well…

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Bhavika C. – January 2017

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Tour Lady Bird Lake

March-October. Every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, enjoy our public sightseeing tour of Lady Bird Lake. November-February.

Nightly Sunset Tours at 6pm (weather permitting). Online reservations available.

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Capital Cruises - The Ultimate Austin Experience

Holiday Parties

Sunset Sightseeing Tours

Donut Boats

First Donut Boats in Texas!

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