Individual seats
Shared holiday cruise
$34.95adult ticket
A relaxed way to enjoy the lights without reserving an entire boat. Adults ages 14+ are $34.95; children ages 4–13 are $19.95. Ages 0–3 ride free but still need a reserved space.
Lake Travis & Austin Boat Rentals
UnclaimedLake Austin Lights
Holiday light cruises from Hula Hut: floating light tunnels, hot cocoa and shared or private boats. November 21, 2026–January 3, 2027.
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Overview
Float through two 80-foot light tunnels, holiday displays and festive music on a captained Lake Austin cruise. Lake Austin Lights departs from Hula Hut for roughly 45 minutes on the water, with shared seats for families and friends or a private boat for your whole group.
Your night on the water
Season
November 21, 2026–January 3, 2027. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Departures
Planned from 6 PM, with the latest departure at 11 PM. Select your actual date and time in the booking calendar.
Included
Captain, unlimited hot cocoa, bottled water and a Santa hat for each guest. Blankets and hand warmers are available to use.
Boarding
Hula Hut, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703. Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure.
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Private holiday cruise
Keep your family, friends or office group together with a private departure. Every passenger counts toward capacity, including babies.
- Up to 14 guests
- $400 per boat
- Up to 16 guests
- $450 per boat
- Up to 22 guests
- $600 per boat
- Up to 25 guests
- $700 per boat
Price updates & booking fees
Pricing & increases: Prices checked November 9, 2026, before taxes, booking fees and service charges. The organizer has not published a dated price-increase schedule. Check your selected departure for the current total; availability and prices can change.
Availability: If the calendar has no dates for your visit, contact Lake Austin Lights at (737) 327-4862 before making plans. The announced season does not guarantee an available departure.
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Photos and videos from the 2025 season. Instagram may require sign-in; use the direct link if the player is unavailable.
Parking, check-in & boarding
Free event parking is at 3800 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703, in the upper Oyster Landing lots across the boulevard. Waterfront spaces in front of the restaurants are not event parking. Spaces are limited; allow a 20–30 minute parking buffer.
Use the marked crossing to Hula Hut. Check in at the lower-deck waterside patio/deck bar, not inside the restaurant, then follow the boarding directions.
Good to know before you go
Is the cruise suitable for children?
Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and life jackets are provided. Reserve a space even for a free infant ticket. Strollers remain at the dock.
Is boarding wheelchair accessible?
Boarding requires a step from the dock into the boat; there is no boarding ramp or lift. Contact the operator before booking to discuss assistance and the right boat for your group.
Are there bathrooms?
Use Hula Hut's facilities before departure. Shared boats do not have a restroom. The organizer lists a bathroom on its large turnkey private boat; confirm the exact boat when reserving.
What should we wear?
Dress for an outdoor evening on the water with warm layers and shoes suitable for boarding. Blankets and hand warmers are available to use, but bring the layers you need.
Can we cancel or change our time?
Cancellations at least 48 hours before departure receive a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are nonrefundable. Rescheduling at least 48 hours ahead is subject to availability and any fare difference; a change is only effective once confirmed.
What happens in bad weather?
The operator or captain makes the safety decision. If the operator cancels, guests can receive a refund or an available reschedule. If the captain ends a cruise early for unsafe conditions, the policy provides a full refund. A forecast alone does not cancel a departure.
Can we organize a holiday party?
Private boats are available for groups. Ask the operator about a Hula Hut palapa gathering paired with a cruise; venue, food and bar arrangements are separate from standard cruise tickets.
Questions & more Austin plans
Contact support@lakeaustinlights.com or (737) 327-4862. Support hours are Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM Central; these are not cruise departure hours.
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Details verified against the organizer's tickets, FAQ and arrival information on November 9, 2026.
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Holiday light cruises from Hula Hut: floating light tunnels, hot cocoa and shared or private boats. November 21, 2026–January 3, 2027.
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Christmas, family-friendly, holiday cruises, holiday lights, Lake Austin, private boat cruises
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