Vanishing Texas River Cruise

Vanishing Texas River Cruises runs guided nature cruises on Lake Buchanan and the Colorado River in the Texas Hill Country. The tours focus on birdlife, including wintering Bald Eagles, native wildlife, waterfalls and towering cliffs, with voice-guided commentary on the lake's history and communities. The company has operated on the lake since 1981 and also offers private charters, sunset cruises between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and year-round kayak and canoe rentals.

The Texas Eagle II seats 149 passengers and has a covered upper deck plus an enclosed lower deck with air conditioning, heating and restrooms. Crew give a safety briefing before each departure. Tickets are picked up at the store on Waterway Lane, reached by a paved road from Burnet, and the business is best reached by calling ahead for questions about schedules.