Cruise beneath Austin's bat bridge in a 1958 vintage boat
1 hour 30 minutes
Up to 4 people
1958 Beeline boat, route map
Step aboard Batgirl, a 1958 Beeline Sapphire made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a vintage boat ride on Austin's waterways. Cruise beneath Congress Avenue Bridge, home to the largest urban bat colony in North America.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 4 guests.
A full refund is available only for inclement weather as determined by Retro Boat Rentals. Cool or cloudy conditions do not qualify. Reschedule at no cost.
Product ID: 3J25TE
Bring water, sunscreen, hats, and towels. You may bring drinks and snacks in a bag or small cooler, but glass is not allowed. Avoid bronzer and heavily dyed clothing that could stain the upholstery.
Your boat may change if maintenance is needed. You will be placed on another available boat.
A $150 rescue fee applies if this retro boat grounds. Hazardous-material cleanup, including vomit or blood, carries a $120 fee.
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