Capital Cruises was established in 1991 and is stationed at the Hyatt Regency Hotel south of downtown Austin. It offers lunch and dinner cruises for couples, small parties or large group events. The Hyatt staff fully caters the meal and is willing to customize an event for any group size while staying within a budget. Depending on the menu choices, the cost per person can range from $26 to $80, as of February 2010.
Capital Cruises
Hyatt Regency Boat Dock
208 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
512-480-9264
capitalcruises.com
This Lake Austin cruiser is an ideal choice for parties, weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners. With a minimum party of 15, cruise around some of the most scenic lakefront estates while dining on your choice from the menu. Menu selections are all-inclusive and average $12.50 per person, as of February 2010. For larger groups, order party trays of appetizers and desserts and serve buffet style.
Austin Party Cruises offers a host bar, which is available with or without the dinner. The cost of the host bar is $4.25 per person, per hour, as of February 2010. Those who don't wish to pay the extra cost can bring their own alcohol aboard.
Austin Party Cruises
2215 Westlake Drive
Austin, TX 78746
512-328-9887
http://austinpartycruises.com
Touring Lady Bird Lake, the Lone Star Riverboat is the newest double-decker vessel, at 75 feet long and 16 feet wide. According to lonestarriverboat.com, this boat is "the largest all electric powered paddle-wheeler in the nation." Because it is equipped with central heat and air, it can be enjoyed throughout the changing seasons at an average cost of $18 per guest, as of February 2010. The upper deck is a multi-functional area open for dining, dancing or sightseeing.
Because this is more of a group cruise, this particular riverboat requires a minimum party of 30 to qualify for a catering menu, which is an additional cost of $16 per person, as of February 2010. The menu can be fine tuned to meet the needs and likes of the party, and it can include a cash bar for those who wish to serve drinks aboard.
Lone Star Riverboat
Greater Austin Chamber Building
210 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
512-327-1388
lonestarriverboat.com
