Capital Cruises - Excursions on Town Lake and Lake Austin for sunset and bat-watching excursions and private getaways. Also, pontoon, paddle boat, canoe, and kayak rental. Reservations recommended. Departs from Hyatt Regency dock on Town Lake, 208 Barton Springs Rd. Cruise/rental fees. Call 512/480-9264 or visit capitalcruises.com for more information.

Lone Star Riverboat - Paddle wheeler offers sight-seeing excursions on Town Lake from Mar. - Oct. (charter cruises year-round). Departs from dock between Hyatt Regency Hotel and South First Street Bridge on Town Lake; 1.5-hr. cruise under city bridges, past mouth of Barton Creek and Zilker Park, "wilderness" scenery of limestone cliffs, huge bald cypress and native pecan trees, waterfowl and great blue herons. Tour fee. Call 512/327-1388 for schedule or visit lonestarriverboat.com.