What to do and see in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

May 4, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
Restaurants in Austin

1. Live Love Paddle

Excellent
93%
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5.0 based on 470 reviews

Live Love Paddle

Live Love Paddle offers nightly guided kayak tours to watch the Congress Ave Bridge Bats in Austin, Texas. Live Love Paddle also offers daily rentals of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes on Lady Bird Lake. The Urban Kayak Tour is a daytime tour offered year round! We have secure lockers, real restrooms, accept credit cards and have free parking on-site!

2. Congress Avenue Kayaks

Excellent
81%
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15%
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2%
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Congress Avenue Kayaks

In November 2020, CAvK closed. Another business is handling boat rentals, the Austin Rowing Club, our neighbor here in the Waller Creek Boathouse.

3. Fly Lake Austin

Excellent
98%
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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Fly Lake Austin

Fly Lake Austin specializes in training individuals or groups of friends to master the latest crazes in flying water sports; the Jetovator and Flyboard. Located only minutes from downtown, we provide all the equipment and training necessary for you and your party to have a memorable experience on Lake Austin. This outdoor water jetpack adventure is amongst the best things to do in Austin!

4. ATXcursions

Excellent
93%
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6%
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1%
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5.0 based on 353 reviews

ATXcursions

Float the river! BYOB River float tubing trips all summer long. Great for bachelor/bachelorette, birthday parties, traveling with friends!

5. Keep Austin Wet Watercraft Rentals

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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Keep Austin Wet Watercraft Rentals

Established in 2012 Keep Austin Wet Watercraft rentals is Lake Austin and Lake Travis's ultimate boat rental company. Located just minutes from downtown, Lake Austin is home to some of the most amazing waterfront homes and very popular 360 Party Cove. Lake Travis is the most visited freshwater lake in the entire state of Texas. Come check out Lake Travis beautiful views and party at the legendary Devils Cove. Come shred with us on a boat rental on Lake Travis and Lake Austin!

6. Austin's Boat Tours

Excellent
92%
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8%
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Austin's Boat Tours

Voted Official Best of Texas again this year. When it comes to fun, relaxation, and cruising on the water, Austin’s Boat Tours is the area’s local expert. A short drive from downtown Austin to Lake Travis brings you to their evening sunset cruises or weekend outings – trips designed to give you that “on vacation” feeling without the airport hassle. Just sit back and relax while Master Captains Austin and Angel along with their fantastic team take you on a trip that you will never forget. Once you are settled in, they will guide the boat wherever you’d like to go… to Devil’s Cove if that’s your style or possibly under the The Oasis for the perfect view of the setting sun. Relaxation ensues.Whether you are looking to have a family-oriented relaxing time or you are looking to party like it’s 1999 with your college buddies, we have you covered. We specialize in making you feel comfortable no matter what the occasion you have in mind is. Birthday parties, Bachelor parties, Anniversaries,

7. Austin Tour Company

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96%
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4%
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Austin Tour Company

Discover Austin on one of our unique tours that we built with you in mind. This is more than a city, it's a lifestyle, experience it with us!

8. Lone Star Kayak Tour and and PaddleBoard Tours

Excellent
90%
Good
5%
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2%
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3%
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Lone Star Kayak Tour and and PaddleBoard Tours

Kayak Tours of Congress Bridge Bats and the San Marcos River. Tours last about 2.5 hours on the water and budge for about 3.5 to 4 hours total to sign waiver, get lesson and take photos. A great way to get on the water and cool off or get a little exercise and explore the local water ways. Guides, sit-on-top kayaks and all gear are provided. Just bring your smile.

9. Austin Kayak Tours

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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Austin Kayak Tours

Explore the Austin waterways by kayak with a guide. No experience necessary. 2-4 hours, Sit on top kayaks make it easy and fun.

10. Float On Lake Austin & Travis

Excellent
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5.0 based on 102 reviews

Float On Lake Austin & Travis

Pontoon and party boat rentals on Lake Austin & Lake Travis. Great rates, new boats, and a friendly staff differentiate us from other boat rental companies. All of our boats come included with a Float On captain and Lily Pad float to ensure a worry free day and fun day on either of our beautiful Austin lakes.

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