Established in 1991
Largest
all-electric boat fleet
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, located on 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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Our Hours
Regular Season Hours - We are open for rentals:
Monday - Friday: 10 am to dusk
Saturday - Sunday: 9 am to dusk
Private charters and catered events available anytime by reservation.
Holiday Hours - We are open from 10 am to ~1 hour before dusk for rentals. Private charters and catered events available anytime by reservation. Capital Cruises will be closed on the following days:
November 14-16
November 24
December 24-26
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–Lady Bird Lake Cleanup: 2nd Saturday of every other month:
Presently scheduled dates are:
- August 12, 2023
- October 21, 2023
- December 9, 2023
- February 10, 2024
- April 20, 2024 (in conjunction with Keep Austin Beautiful Day)
- June 8, 2024
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Boat Rules and Guidelines
- HAVE A GOOD TIME!
- The Captain has full authority at all times.
- We provide trash cans and will discard the trash for you after the cruise.
- We have clean, comfortable restrooms on board our larger boats
- We provide tables and chairs.
- Availability of electricity varies for each boat. Call for details.
- Generators are available for rental.
- DJs must contact us regarding electricity needs.
- No cooking is allowed.
- SWIMMING IS PROHIBITED IN LADY BIRD LAKE
- Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in the city limits and on our vessels
- Do not use tape, staples, or tacks.
- No pets or animals are allowed on any of our motorized vessels, with the sole exception of service animals.
- We provide a stereo/CD player on all boats with auxiliary jacks for your smartphones/MP3 players, so bring your favorite music with you!
- Glassware and bottles are strongly discouraged. Broken glass is a safety problem and will damage the floor.
- Life jackets are provided. It is up to the parent if they wish their children to wear one on captained cruises. Children under 13 must wear a jacket on non-captained cruises.
- Wheelchair accessibility is available on most boats. Please contact us for special needs.
Our benefits
Why Choose Us
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No Hidden
Fees -
Maintenance
of Boats -
Experienced
Team
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