Lone Star River Boat Tours

Daily Bat Watching Sunset Cruises
It is a spectacular sight to see the bats emerge from the bridge at sunset!

Lone star river boat offers a spectacular night on the water with our bat watching tours! It is a spectacular sight to see the bats emerge from the bridge at sunset! An estimated 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats live under the Congress Avenue Bridge. It is the largest urban colony in North America, recognized by National Geographic, The Discovery Channel, and various other news media. Come relax on the lake, observe our unusual attraction, and listen to the narration and history provided by your captain.

All bat watching cruises will be on one of our THREE smaller boats, The Southern Star, The Northern Star or The Little Star. Most public sightseeing cruises will be on The Lone Star.

Tour Months March - October

• 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
• Adults - $12
• Seniors (60 and over) - $10
• Children (12 and under) - $7
• Children (2 and under) - Free

Other Boat Tour Services:

• Sightseeing Boat Tour

  • March - Mid December
    • Saturday and Sunday – 12:30PM and 3:00PM
    • 1 hour narrated tour
    • Reservations recommended
    • Boarding begins at 11:45AM or 2:15PM
    • Non-alcoholic CASH only beverage service or Bring your own Beverage of choice
    • Adult - $12
    • Seniors (60 and over) - $10
    • Children (12 and under) - $7
    • Children (2 and under) - Free

• Moonlight Boat Tours:

  • March - Mid December
    • Friday - 10:30PM
    • 1 hour scenic tour
    • Reservations recommended
    • Boarding begins at 9:45 PM
    • $12 per ticket
    • BYOB

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