Bat Watching Excursions

Capital Cruises' internationally famous bat watching excursion departs nightly approximately 30 minutes before sunset.

The Congress Avenue Bridge is the home of the largest urban bat colony in North America. 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 ($8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors & $5.00 for kids 4 to 12) or you can customize your own excursion with dinner, cocktails, entertainment and more (please see dinner cruise and party boat pricing for rates)

Reservations are highly recommended for this very popular Austin experience!

Public Sightseeing Cruise

Capital Cruises provides a unique glimpse of Town Lake with a public sightseeing cruise departing Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ($8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors & $5.00 for kids 4 to 12). See an incredible variety of flora, fauna and the dramatic landscapes inspired by Lady Bird Johnson.

Public tours are available March through October.

Rates and Times for our Bat Cruises

Public Tour Rates: $8.00 / adults, $6.00 / seniors, $5.00 / children (4-12)

Public Tour Times: Nightly, 30 minutes before sunset. Please call for times. (512) 480-9264

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Have an intimate, romantic dinner cruise on Town Lake
Bats leaving Congress Bridge at dusk

Capital Cruises provides a number of delicious food options for your dinner and/or lunch cruise.
Bats leaving Congress Bridge at sunset


A beautiul sunset while waiting for the bats

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