Cancellation and Payment Information
Due to Buffalo Bayou being a natural waterway, changes in Houston’s weather, such as flooding and fast moving water, often affects our boat tours.

For those tours that require reservations, we will do our best to provide notification of at least 3-4 hours prior to the scheduled trip.  We recommend you pass this information on to any caterers or other vendors you coordinate with to plan your boat ride.

Payment for boat tours must be made at the time of the reservation. Cancellations must take place at least 1 week prior to the date of the boat tour to receive a refund.

Private Charters on Buffalo Bayou!

See Houston From a Whole New Angle!
Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s very own pontoon tour boat, Spirit of the Bayou, will take you and your guests on a ride through the heart of downtown along the historic Buffalo Bayou; past Allen’s Landing, our city’s birthplace; the redeveloped Sesquicentennial Park and Sabine Promenade.  For those trips heading east of downtown, you will view the historic Mckee Street Bridge and the industrial side of our City.

Reservations for Private Charters must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Please note this is a self-guided trip for your enjoyment.

Maximum capacity: 21 people

No children under the age of 4

You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages.

FEES
Private Charters, lasting 1 ½ hours, are available for a minimum of 15 people with a max of 21. We can provide the tour for any number less than 15, but you must pay for the 15 passengers, a minimum of $300, with $20 per person beyond that, up to 21 guests, or $420. We can provide a docent-led tour of $175, depending on availability.

Second Saturday Buffalo Bayou Boat Rides! (weather permitting) Please note: the last tour departs at 1:30pm

Sabine  Promenade, (30-minute rides every half-hour)

Time: 10am-2pm unless otherwise noted

These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along the bayou's waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even the occasional alligator sunning on the bayou's banks. After your cruise, enjoy a picnic lunch on the new Sabine Promenade grounds.

No Reservations (21 person capacity per trip)

Boat picks up at Sabine Street Bridge North Boat Landing

2012
February 11

March 31 (due to the Regatta)

April 14

May 12

October 13

November 10

December 8

Twilight Tours

(30 minute rides) Please note: the last tour departs at 7:30pm

Please note we do not take reservations for these tours, they are by first come, first served only. You will pay when boarding.

Dates:

June 9 (6-8pm)

July 14 (6-8pm)

August 11 (6-8pm)

September 8 (6-8pm)

$7 - adults

$5 - children (ages 4-12)

Cash Only

(children under 4 not permitted)

Parking available on Sabine Street Bridge and in City Lot H

Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Pontoon Boat Tours
Second & Fourth Fridays of the month, March-October

Tours begin 45 minutes before dusk (weather permitting)

$35 per adult; $25 per child (ages 4-12) no children under 4
Maximum number of passengers: 21

Minimum number of passengers: 10
Reservations required

Children under the age of 13 must wear (provided) life jackets while onboard.

Dates: March 9 & 23

            April 13 & 27

            May 11 & 25

            June 8 & 22

            July 13 & 27

            August 10 & 24

            September 14 & 28

            October 12 & 26        

All bat tours depart from downtown’s Sabine Promenade.

For reservations or for more information, email jballard@buffalobayou.org or call 713-752-0314 ext 4

.Visit Houston's newly discovered Mexican Free-tailed Bat Colony!
Guests on these tours will enjoy an amazing view of the bats' dusk emergence from our boat on the bayou's waters. Over 250,000 bats call Waugh Bridge home. You will spend the evening viewing and learning more about these magnificent flying mammals that share the city with us.

With generous support from our media sponsor - Houston Family Magazine

“Looking Back” History Boat Tours with Louis Aulbach

1 Saturday a month from April-October,
10am-Noon

$40 a person

Maximum number of passengers: 21

Minimum number of passengers: 10 - No children under 4 permitted.

Watch this news clip about our History Tours!

Dates:

March 17

April 7

May 5

June 2

To register for one of our tours, please call Jessalyn Ballard at 713.752.0314 ext. 4. or e-mail jballard@buffalobayou.org.