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Lone Star Riverboat has three different boats for you to choose from, to host your next Austin adventure. Chose bethween luxurious double-decked, paddle-wheel riverboat, or two smaller boats ideal for sunset/bat watching.

The Lone Star

Our largest boat, the Lone Star, is Austin's newest and most luxurious double-decked, paddle-wheel riverboat

The Little Star

The Little Star was built in 2000 and offers sunset/bat watching cruises and sightseeing cruises March through October.

The Southern Star

The Southern Star was built in 2006 and offers sunset/bat watching cruises March through October.

The Northern Star

The Northern Star was built in 2017 and offers sunset/bat watching cruises March through October.

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Lone Star Riverboat Sightseeing Tours

4.7 1057 votes

208 Barton Springs Road

(512) 327-1388

About Lone Star Riverboat

• 1 hour tour
• Reservations recommended
• Departure time is approximately 30 minutes prior to sunset.
• Departure times may vary, please call for the departure schedule.
• 32' and 35' Electric cruisers
• ADA compliant
• Prices: Adults - $13, Seniors (60 and over) - $13, Children (12 and under) - $8, Children (2 and under) - Free
• Saturday and Sunday - 12:30PM & 3:00PM
• 1 hour narrated tour
• ADA compliant 
• Boarding begins 45 minutes before tour time. 
• Prices: Adults - $13, Seniors (60 and over) - $11, Children (12 and under) - $8, Children (2 and under) - Free
• Friday - 10:30PM
• 1 hour scenic tour
• Boarding begins at 9:45PM
• All Tickets: $13 per ticket
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 5:30PM
• Non-alcoholic CASH only beverage service (on the Lone Star) or bring your own beverage of choices
• Boarding begins at 4:45PM until 5:15PM
• Minimum number of people: 30
• Maximum number of people: 130
• $18.00 per person (30 - 80 people)
• $16.00 per person (81 - 130 people)
• Children 2 and under are no charge
• Two hour charter time (plus 30 minutes prior to departure for boarding)
• $200 for each additional hour (may be broken into 1/2 hour increments)
• Catering and beverage service may be arranged at an additional cost (see below)
• Charges are for the number of people guaranteed or on a per person basis, whichever is greater

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Lone Star Riverboat

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• 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lady Bird Lake cruises for Private Charters (30 - 120) guests (2 or more hours) with catering provided (or bring your own), evening bat watching sunset cruises March through October, Friday night moonlight cruises and weekend sightseeing cruises for 1 hour of cruising enjoyment. Family friendly with a great view of downtown Austin. Our boats - big pontoon boats or the double decker Lone Star are perfect venues for all types of groups. With each providing a knowledgeable captain for an entertaining narration. They are bring your own beverage, very comfortable, affordable, safe for all ages and a must do while in Austin. Go on-line or call the office today to make your reservations.

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• Event maximum capacity (# ppl): 80

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• Largest Room 1500
• Number of Rooms 2

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Lone Star Riverboat

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One of Austin’s most distinguishing features is the stretch of water that cuts through downtown and goes by three different names: Lady Bird Lake, Town Lake and the Colorado River. Besides being a pretty place to jog or bike around, it’s also great spot to take in the sights aboard one of the Lone Star Riverboat Cruises. They have a sunset bat watching cruise on one of their smaller boats, along with an afternoon sightseeing cruise and a Friday night moonlight cruise, both on their signature boat named The Lone Star. The cherry on top? All the tours are BYOB.

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“ My husband and I went on that bat tour with DJ and it was one of our favorite date nights ever. ” in 20 reviews

“ Captain Shelby and her coworker (I think Mike) the bat expert were really great and entertaining as well! ” in 9 reviews

“ We loved the guide giving the tour - such detailed (and entertaining) history and descriptions of the Austin skyline . ” in 17 reviews

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208 Barton Springs Rd

Austin, TX 78704

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Established in 1987. Purchased the original "Lone Star" riverboat in 1987. Lone Star Riverboat, Inc. has grown the business into a full-time operation, now featuring four boats that are all environmentally-friendly battery powered vessels. We added the Little Star in 2000 and the Southern Star in 2007 and now the Northern Star in 2017 to be used for nightly sunset/bat watching cruises or 1 hour private parties. We use the Lone Star for our weekend sightseeing cruises at 12:30 and 3 pm and our Friday night moonlight cruise at 10:30 pm and private charters for up to 100 guests. We are the original sunset/bat watching cruise on Lake Lady Bird. Our Bat Watching public cruises are from March-October, other cruises from March - December and January to March. We offer private charters on the Lone Star, any time year -round. …

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It is not requires because the lake is shallow but there is a life jacket for everyone on the boat if you choose to wear one!

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380 reviews

Christy was great, loved her sense of humor. Great way to explore Austin (and learn some history).

Jun 10, 2024

Thank you for your review, our captains are the best!!! Hope you can join us again soon!

We had a great time. Good way to see the skyline and learn about some of the history. The particular night was an amazing sunset and the bats were very active. Captain Melissa was great and very informative. Highly recommended!

Jun 6, 2024

So glad you all enjoyed the cruise and Captain Melissa, she is awesome! Hope to see you again!

Fantastic experience! We are locals that wanted to celebrate my son's HS graduation night in a special way. This was one of the coolest outings we've had around town. Our tour guide was entertaining and thoughtful and even got us to cover from the rain shower that decided to hit just as we got started. We saw some great bats, our beautiful Austin skyline as a backdrop and learned some cool facts about our buildings and the cool bats! We already have plans to book another trip over the summer!

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May 31, 2024

Thank you for your review! So glad you enjoyed your cruise, we hope to see you again soon- and yes, we are very cool and fun!

Very good! Garrett was nice. Stood up for us against those who did not pay for the bat tour. Made experience great.. magical even! 5 out of 5 stars!

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May 22, 2024

So happy you all had a magical time, thank you and hope to see you again!

We enjoyed our excursion here. We had not seen Austin's famous bat colony before, and this is a nice way to do it. It's BYOB if your want to bring a beer cooler. But it's a family friendly event, not a party boat, so keep that in mind, too. They made bottled water, Sprite and Coke available for $3 each. They start boarding 45 minutes before they depart. Show up early to sit together if you're a larger party. We spent two hours on the boat, in total, as we arrived just as they opened the doors to start boarding (we were in the boat from 7:30 to 9:30 but on the actual tour from 8:20 to 9:20). You sit in a plastic chair on the deck. We weren't pooped on, but that can happen, so be prepared for that. Maybe bring wet wipes just in case? But it didn't seem to be a problem for anyone on our trip. Bats are not 100% predictable. They don't do the exact same thing at the exact same time every evening. They're small and you won't see them up close. But there were 750,000 of them there when we visited and they definitely started swarming. Pretty cool. The video I took came out pretty good but I didn't get a good photograph of the bats. I tried, but the 2.5x optical zoom in my iPhone wasn't quite enough for a photo but somehow did pretty well in the video. The reason is (and you can probably configure this), shutter speed slows when it's darker, and with a longer exposure, you won't capture anything that's moving. The boat captain is entertaining and informative, and you'll learn a few things about Austin, which we enjoyed. The pictures I took that came out well were of the Austin skyline. You may not feel a need to do this again after you've done it once. But it's not a bad way to spend a couple of hours and the price is right :-)

Jun 29, 2023

Thank you for coming out on our bat watching/sunset cruise this week! It is a great value and family friendly as you mentioned. Appreciate your fun-facts and helpful hints for our guests, thank you again.

Lone Star Riverboat Cruises was mostly a good experience. It was a company funded outing in the evening after Day 1 of our sales meeting (Sure was a nice looong walk to there from the Austin Hilton...but as they say "Everything is bigger in Texas!") LOL! The food was pretty good - Chicken and Beef Burritos wraps with rice and the bar was pretty well stocked considering the somewhat small size of the boat. The bartender was cool as well. The bat tour under the bridge was pretty cool....outside of a Batman movie, I've never seen such a large swarm! They kinda circled from the bottom of the bridge over the top where people were walking across! No one on the bridge ran or freaked out...guess they're used to it? LOL!!! The only thing I really didn't care for was narrow and steep steps to go up and down to and from the Lower and Upper Levels. Definitely advise to hold the railings with BOTH hands while ascending or descending the stairs and walk slowly!

Dec 13, 2023

Thank you, David, for your review, yes, our big boat the Lone Star is a wonderful venue, very unique and seeing the bat emergence is something special too. Glad you enjoyed the food and our service from our awesome captains, they are very entertaining as well. Our stairs are a bit steep to the upper deck, glad you enjoyed the view from up top. We are there for any assistance needed. Hope to see you at another time, best to you and hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Lone Star Riverboat

Was visiting Austin and wanted to have a nice boat cruise. I was super sad that I booked this boat a week after the bats were supposed to leave (apparently Austin tourist spot is watching bats at night). BUT to my surprise I was able to still see the bats, albeit it being November and a lot of them migrating. But now to the experience. The booking was super simple, about $13 per person. I showed up early and got a nice spot. The boat is BYOB so bring a drink or a snack. The tour lasts an hour and we got to see a lot of different buildings, the nearby park, and the bridge with the bats. The captain, Melissa, was super corny and it was so silly and hilarious . Definitely would recommend to anyone coming here

Nov 13, 2023

Thank you for your nice review and happy to you got to see some bats too! They seem to be hanging around a bit later this year with the nicer and warmer than usually weather - bet we will see some next weekend as well. Our captain Melissa is great, and she is funny, glad you enjoyed the narration. See you the next time you visit and thank you again!

Captain Toby is the best! He ensured everyone had a great time and gave us a little extra time to see the bats.

May 14, 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review, our Captain Toby is awesome as our other captains are too! Hope to see you again!

Excellent choice. We did the bat tour our last night and wish we did earlier. So much more than about bats. Great overview of Austin. Captain Mike did a great job.

May 6, 2024

Thank you for coming out and enjoying the cruise- hope to see you again and yes, our Captain Mike is awesome with his funny narration and facts about the city and bats! See you the next time!

What a delightful experience, on the bat/sunset cruise. I will start by saying we and other customers felt a little deceived, as this tour is promoted often with photos on their double decker boat. That boat is only for private hires, so you're on a small one floor boat. Also they place chairs very close together so it does feel a bit tight. As far as the experience goes, it was great. You need to arrive 45 mins prior to departing because a. there's not much parking in the area and b. The seats fill up so if you want to be seated together get there first. We found 45 mins was just in time for us, as people were already lined up ahead. Pour guide/captain was very knowledgeable and had some fun things to say to keep us entertained. You get to see the sunset, skyline, and bats. The only part I didn't enjoy was when we went into an area with a lot of small flies.

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Jul 26, 2023

Thank you for your review, glad you had a nice time and please note, our flagship boat is the Lone Star used in some of our photos; however, if you click on the tour of the bats, it does show the one-story pontoon boats used and they are a bit more personable with you getting to hear the narration and ask questions too. We do use the Lone Star for other public cruises - our weekend afternoon cruises and our late-night Friday night cruises and even some bat cruises when not being used. You are very correct about arriving early, seats do fill up quickly and bring a drink, it is warm this summer. Thank you for riding with us, hope to see you again soon!

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Please note that this article was written before the pandemic. For full details about limited capacity boat tours and safety precautions due to COVID-19, please visit lonestarriverboat.com .

We all know that Austin is batty for bats. Austin is home to the largest Mexican free-tail bat colony in North America, and we love to celebrate these winged creatures that dwell underneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Seeing the bats swoop out from under the bridge is quite an amazing site!

But what’s the best way to see the bats? And when?

“Bat Season” takes place every year from March to November, and bats emerge around sunset to feed on a variety of flying insects such as mosquitoes and moths. Typically, late July and early August is considered “peak season” to see a spectacular show.

You can certainly join the crowds and stand along the sidewalk of the bridge to wait for them to take flight, we we think the BEST way to see them is from the water. So we decided to hop aboard the Lone Star Riverboat Sunset Bat Watching Cruise for a special “true Austin” experience.

The boats available for this Bat Watching Cruise include a large pontoon boat, the Southern Star, that seats up to 60 people and the smaller boat, Little Star, which carries 30. Both are open-air, so you’re sure to get a great view no matter where you’re seated.

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The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets will march through campus prior to the Lone Star Showdown against the University of Texas at Austin on Nov. 30, 2024. An iconic part of the Aggie gameday experience, the Corps of Cadets conducts march-ins prior to every home game in Kyle Field. 

Though the Corps hasn’t conducted march-ins prior to home games during Thanksgiving week in the past several years, this year’s march-in will celebrate the return of the football rivalry with the University of Texas while showcasing the full Aggie Spirit for old and new fans alike.

“It is only fitting that the Corps of Cadets welcomes t.u. back to Aggieland with one of the best gameday traditions out there,” said Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Patrick Michaelis, commandant of cadets. 

While march-in details are pending the announcement of game time, Aggies and football fans alike can expect a show of pageantry and school spirit from the Corps. The campus march will begin on the Quad, home of the Corps of Cadets, where the firing of the Spirit of ‘02 cannon by Parsons Mounted Cavalry will signal the start of the march. The Corps, led by the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, will lead the Corps off the Quad.

The Corps of Cadets, Texas A&M’s premier leadership development program, is as old as the university. Known as the Keepers of the Spirit and Guardians of Tradition, the Corps plays a key part in upholding several of the traditions for which Texas A&M is known. 

“The Corps is special to a lot of Aggies. This rivalry is one of the most well-known in college sports. There isn’t a better way for the Corps to show its support and stand as the 12th Man than showing up in full force”, Michaelis said.

Details for Corps’ march-ins will be posted as game times are announced at corps.tamu.edu/events . 

Media contact: Amy Thompson, [email protected] , 979-862-1922

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Looking for a road trip this summer? Look no further than Texas. 

According to WalletHub , Texas is the best state for road trips.  

Some of their reasoning included available attractions such as zoos, botanical gardens, amusement parks and scenic byways. 

Here is a look at their list. 

Ranking the states as best summer road-trip destinations 

• North Carolina 
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• South Carolina 
• New Hampshire 
• Mississippi 
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• West Virginia 
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• Connecticut
• Rhode Island 

Texas Natural Attractions

Exploring the natural attractions in Texas offers a range of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Here are some must-see natural destinations for a Texas road trip:

Big Bend National Park

• Santa Elena Canyon: Hike along the Rio Grande and enjoy the stunning views of the canyon walls.
• Chisos Basin: Explore the scenic trails and enjoy the panoramic vistas.
• Hot Springs Historic District: Soak in the natural hot springs along the Rio Grande.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

• Guadalupe Peak: Hike to the highest point in Texas for breathtaking views.
• McKittrick Canyon: Explore the colorful foliage and crystal-clear streams, especially beautiful in the fall.
• Salt Basin Dunes: Wander through the vast white gypsum dunes.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

• Lighthouse Trail: Hike to the iconic Lighthouse rock formation.
• Scenic drives: Enjoy the scenic drives through the second-largest canyon in the U.S.
• Outdoor activities: Participate in horseback riding, mountain biking and camping.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

• Enchanted Rock: Climb the massive pink granite dome for stunning views of the Texas Hill Country.
• Hiking trails: Explore the various trails around the rock.
• Stargazing: Experience excellent stargazing opportunities due to the minimal light pollution.

Texas gas prices

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There a few flaws in Illinois incoming freshman Will Riley's game.

He can do just about everything on the basketball court in an exceptional manner. While he has no major weaknesses on the court, the Illini realize there is one area Riley needs to improve.

At 6-foot-8 and 180 pounds, Riley will never be mistaken for LeBron James. So the plan is to bulk him up some before the season starts.

"Everybody wants to say he's thin," Underwood said. "Some of that's probably true. But, boy, he's a very good athlete ...He's a guy that, whatever the time frame is, one year, two years, whatever it is, will be a very long-time pro if he has the ability to stay healthy."

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Illinois has one of the best programs in that department. Riley, who reclassified for the 2024 class, is expected on campus sometime this summer. That should give him plenty time to work with Fletcher.

"It was just a great fit," Underwood said. "I think in terms of what we were looking for, he's a very, very talented offensive player. He's a young man who scores at all three levels. I would say the definition of position-less is him. He's shown that he can be an elite playmaker, shooter off the bounce, finisher."

Shandel Richardson is the publisher of Illini Now. He can be reached at [email protected]

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