The
Laird & Lantern
Sunset Cruise

On Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, we're inviting attendees to step beyond the convention for a uniquely Austin evening centered around connection, old and new friends, and unforgettable views.

We've privately secured an entire sunset cruise vessel for just 100 attendees as we set out onto Lady Bird Lake at golden hour, with the Austin skyline glowing around us. 🌇

As night begins to fall, we'll make our way toward one of Austin's most iconic sights: the evening emergence of the bats from the Congress Avenue Bridge. 🦇

Each year, an estimated 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight at dusk, creating a dramatic and unforgettable spectacle in the sky.

But this won't be from a crowded shoreline.
It will be our boat. Our community. Our moment. ❤️

🌅 A private sunset cruise.
🦇 Austin's famous bat emergence.
❤️ An evening spent with fellow fans.

A uniquely Austin experience during The Land Con U.S. weekend.

✨ The kind of evening that feels like the beginning of a tradition. ✨

Please Note: This experience was created exclusively for The Land Con U.S. attendees and does not include guest appearances.

All add-on tickets require a valid entry ticket.

🏛️ Each add-on ticket for The Sassenach Cruise includes an Archive Entry as part of The Storykeepers Archive.

More info will be shared exclusively within our attendee-only community. If you are attending The Land Con U.S., we encourage you to join the group so you don’t miss important announcements:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/773030269111566

If you’re looking to add something truly memorable to your weekend while experiencing a little of Austin alongside fellow fans, this is one of those moments you won’t want to miss.