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Checked Nov 8, 2026 source how we check
45-minute holiday light cruise on Lake Austin from Hula Hut, Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Adults $34.95, kids 4–13 $19.95, under 4 free.
Lake Austin Lights is a way to see holiday lights from the water. The 45-minute cruise leaves from Hula Hut on Lake Austin Boulevard and passes through two 80-foot floating tunnels of lights and a set of 3D LED displays floating on the lake. The organizers also stage a light show with 20 illuminated boats moving together on the water. A captain drives every boat, and hot cocoa and blankets are included.
The 2026 season runs from November 21 to January 3, 2027. On shared cruises, adults (14 and up) pay $34.95 and children 4–13 pay $19.95, plus taxes and fees. Children 3 and under ride free but still need a reserved place. Private boats for up to 14–25 guests start at $400. Parking is free.
Check in on the lower waterside patio at least 20 minutes before your cruise, not inside the restaurant. It's the same stretch of Lake Austin Boulevard as Mozart's, so the two make an easy evening together.
What you'll find
- Free parking
- Reservations required
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