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Lake Austin Lights 2026–27 Holiday Cruises
Holiday light cruises from Hula Hut: floating light tunnels, hot cocoa and shared or private boats. November 21, 2026–January 3, 2027.
- When
- November 21 at 6:00 PM
- Schedule
- Nov 21–Jan 3; separate evening cruises, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check calendar for departures.
- Venue
- Hula Hut · Lake Austin Lights departure dock
- Admission
- Adults $34.95; ages 4–13 $19.95; ages 0–3 free with reservation. Private boats from $400. Taxes/fees extra.
- Phone
- 737-327-4862
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About this event
Lake Austin Lights brings floating holiday displays, two 80-foot light tunnels and festive music to a roughly 45-minute captained cruise from Hula Hut. Choose individual seats or a private boat for your group. Hot cocoa, bottled water and a Santa hat are included; blankets and hand warmers are available to use.
Season and departures
November 21, 2026–January 3, 2027, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Departures are planned from 6 PM to 11 PM; the live calendar determines which dates and times are available. This is a season of separate cruises, not a continuous overnight event.
Shared tickets
Adults 14+ $34.95; children 4–13 $19.95; ages 0–3 free with a reserved space. Prices exclude taxes, booking fees and service charges. Every passenger, including infants, counts toward capacity.
Private boats
Up to 14 guests $400; up to 16 $450; up to 22 $600; up to 25 $700. These are whole-boat prices, before taxes and fees. Check the selected boat and departure in checkout.
Price increases
No dated price-increase schedule was published as of November 9, 2026. Prices and availability can change; review your final checkout total. TTDA booking links carry affiliate attribution and may earn us a commission.
Parking and arrival
Free event parking is in the upper Oyster Landing lots at 3800 Lake Austin Blvd, across the boulevard from Hula Hut. Do not use waterfront spaces in front of the restaurants for event parking. Allow 20–30 minutes to park and reach check-in, and arrive at least 20 minutes before sailing. Follow the marked crossing to Hula Hut's lower waterside patio/deck bar at 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. Check-in is not inside the restaurant. The linked Lake Austin Lights business listing includes the official parking map, photos, videos and full planning details.
Families and accessibility
Children need an adult; life jackets are provided. Strollers stay at the dock. There is no boarding ramp or lift, so contact the operator about assistance before booking. Shared boats have no restroom; use Hula Hut before departure. Ask about the specific large private boat if an onboard restroom is needed.
Cancellation and weather
Cancel at least 48 hours ahead for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are nonrefundable. Rescheduling at least 48 hours ahead requires availability and confirmation, with any fare difference payable. An operator cancellation permits a refund or available reschedule; a captain ending a cruise early for unsafe conditions triggers a full refund. A forecast alone does not cancel the cruise.
Contact
(737) 327-4862; support@lakeaustinlights.com. Support is Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM Central. Dress warmly for an outdoor evening on the water. Official information checked November 9, 2026.
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