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We compiled a list of the best local boat rental companies for a day out on Lake Travis or Lake Austin! Save this post for your next bach party or summer soiree out on the water in Austin!

Updated May 2023

LONE STAR PARTY BOATS

Lone Star Party Boats offers a variety of different style boats, including double-decker pontoons with water slides, that are sure to fit your needs! All boats come with top-of-the-line Bluetooth sound systems that are sure to make your favorite songs feel like you're at a music festival, Lily Pads so you can hang out in the water, coolers that hold all of your drinks, and fun and friendly captains. The booking process is a breeze and they have real people to answer any customer service needs 7 days a week. All of the boats are professionally cleaned, and Lone Star Party Boats has well over one hundred reviews with a 5-star average rating!

photo courtesy of Lone Star Party Boats

ATX BOAT RENTALS

They offer private boat charters and wakeboard and wake surf lessons! Boats and pontoons are available 7 days a week with 3-4 hour minimums starting at $150! Boats come with Bluetooth audio, speakers, ice chests, wakeboards, anchors, surfboards, GPS systems, swim ladders, inner tubes, and USB ports! They have locations in Lake Austin and Lake Travis.

photo courtesy of ATX Boat Rentals

ATX BOAT TOURS

This company has 13-passenger pontoon charters and is currently offering a summer kickoff 15% off discount! Rentals are $150 per hour on weekends and $135 on weekdays. Pickup is at Mansfield Dam Park 25 minutes from downtown or from any lakefront property. All captains are certified and qualified having spent hundreds of hours driving boats out on the lake. ATX Boat Tours offers free amenities including a floating lily pad, Bluetooth sound systems, layout tanning beds, tables, water and ice, floating saddles, and life jackets!  

photo courtesy of ATX Boat Tours

ATX PARTY BOATS

They offer party boats and party barge rentals with a 3-4 hour minimum from $175-300 an hour. Pricing depends on the day of the week and the size of the boat, so inquire online through their booking calendar or give them a call! Their team will work with you to find the perfect boat!

photo courtesy of ATX Party Boats

AUSTIN PARTY BOAT RENTAL

27-foot tritoons are available for groups of 14 with Austin Party Boat Rental! Charters can be reserved on Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Three-hour charters are $375 and four-hour charters are $500. Each reservation includes a captain, fuel, a cooler, Shotgun Seltzer, and an aqua pad! It’s perfect for team outings, corporate events, and family fun.

photo courtesy of Austin Party Boat Rental

AUSTIN RENTAL BOATS

If you need a pontoon, ski boat, or party boat rental, look no further than Austin Rental Boats. Tours come fully equipped with aqua lily pads, foam pong tables, and an XL cooler with ice, water bottles, life vests, captains, and fuel! They accommodate groups of up to 32 people and have locations near the water and 15 minutes from downtown! Pickups can be arranged as well for your convenience. Sunset cruises are only $60 for adults and $40 for children! 

photo courtesy of Austin Rental Boats

BIG TEX BOAT RENTALS

Founded in 2020 and named one of the best boat rentals in Austin, Big Tex Boat Rentals offers luxury boating at your fingertips! Choose from pontoon boats, wake and ski boats, and yachts. Pets are allowed on board and Yeti coolers pre-filled with ice are provided! All Big Tex captains drive and operate the boats while you sit back and enjoy a day out on the lake. Rentals come complete with an experienced captain, a premium Bluetooth sound system, a large floating mat, safety floaties, and more, simply bring yourself, the good vibes, and the mixed drinks for a good time.

photo courtesy of Big Tex Boat Rentals

FLOAT ON

Float On is the highest-rated boat rental company in Austin and they offer boat rentals and BYOB small group sunset tours on Lake Austin and Lake Travis! Early birds can hop on the small group rise-and-shine boat tours too. Their tritoons have a 12-person capacity and a 16-person Luxury pontoon! Local Austinites, first responders, teachers, healthcare professionals, the service industry, and the military all receive $100 off 3-hour rentals and a free $50 Yeti package!

photo courtesy of Float On

GOOD TIME TOURS

This company offers luxury boat touring services on Lake Travis. If you’re looking for a lake day for birthdays, bachelors, and bachelorettes, look to GTT for your boating needs. Boats for 17 people run from $700-1300, bookings for 10 people start at $550-900, and two-hour 10-person sunset tours are $350 for two hours! 

photo courtesy of Good Time Tours

KEEP AUSTIN WET

KAW offers cruise, ski, wake, and surf boats and they even have a “wetbus” that transfers from Downtown to Paradise Cove. Pontoons can accommodate up to 14 guests plus a captain and lily pads and stand-up paddle boards are included with rentals! They’ve even got double-decker party barges for up to 22 people, it’s the perfect choice for larger groups looking for a two-story party barge with slides! Coupon codes GetWet100 and GetWet50 can be used for $100 off 4-hour pontoon and barge rentals or $50 off 4-hour rentals! 

photo courtesy of Keep Austin Wet

LONGHORN LEISURE

Longhorn Leisure offers private charters for family events, company retreats, lake tours, and all-day lake fun! Rentals are $99 an hour during the week and $130 an hour on weekends! Boats are US Coast Guard certified and fit up to 15 passengers. They even offer sunset cruises illuminated by LED swim lights from 7 to 9 pm on summer evenings. Floating foam pads, cover shades, Bluetooth stereos, life vests, fuel, a first aid kit, and a certified captain are all included in the rental. For an additional $20 ice, bottled water, and a cooler are available!

photo courtesy of Longhorn Leisure

LONE STAR BOAT RENTALS

Lone Star Boat Rentals offers boating on Lake Travis and Austin with pickup spots at Mansfield Dam, Pace Bend Park, Hula Hut/Abels off Lake Austin, and Loop 360 Boat Ramp! Select boats can accommodate 14-15 passengers! 65-quart Yeti coolers and lily pads are available and dogs are more than welcome! Wakesetters, tritoons, and double-decker tritoons are available for rental.

photo courtesy of Lone Star Boat Rentals

PREMIER PARTY CRUISES

Operating since 2009, Premier Party Cruises serves the ATX area with 3 party boats for groups of 14-50! All captains are licensed and boats come with Bluetooth speakers, coolers, shade, life jackets, lily pads, restrooms, and gas grills! Packages for professional photographers, paddleboards, fresh fruit and mimosa bars, bbq, or a DJ are available! 

photo courtesy of Premier Party Cruises

RETRO BOAT RENTALS ATX

RBR offers electric-powered restored and rare classic fiberglass boats from 1958-1963! No experience is necessary to rent the boats! The max speed is 4.5 MPH on the water and all boats are equipped with life jackets, anchors, paddles, and blow horns. Their fleet includes classics of all colors, but our fav is the baby pink retro! This is the perfect way to spend some time out in the water for all ages! Anyone 21+ with a valid photo ID can rent a classic for 90 minutes at $150!

photo courtesy of Retro Boat Rentals ATX

TEXAS SAILING (FOR SAILBOAT RENTALS!)

Not into the party boat scene? Check out Texas Sailing for luxury yachts, sailboat rentals, sailboat lessons, and captained chartered sails! Their location off of Lakeway is central to all the on-the-water fun. They offer three different types of captained sails and several other experiences such as the sunset sail, amore sail, chill-n-grill, sailing dinner cruise, and bachelorette events! Call to reserve boats and experiences! 

photo courtesy of Texas Sailing

TWO B CHARTERS

At Two B Charters, you can enjoy a stress-free day on the lake with their captained charters! They have everything you need for a perfect day out, from luxury Bach parties to family trips and birthday celebrations. The 22-foot Tritoon accommodates up to 8 people and includes a Bluetooth surround system to jam out to your fave songs, a Bimini shade top to cool down under, and under-seat storage for all of your goodies. Your experienced captain and personal deckhand ensure a smooth and safe journey. Two B Charters provide guests with a complimentary gas fill-up and an XL cooler for drinks and snacks, and every charter comes with a Sunchill float. Choose from 4-hour and 6-hour charters with this highly-rated 5-star boat rental company!

VIP MARINA LAKE TRAVIS

For boat rentals, 4 hours or more, and boat slip docks, look into VIP Marina! They offer party barges like the 70-person Island Time, a Jamacian-themed island hopping double-decker barge that comes complete with a 6-foot swim platform and slide! Several other barges are available like Big Tex, Tequila Sunrise, and the 4th of July-friendly Stars and Stripes. Jet skis and tritoons are available as well, inquire online! 

photo courtesy of VIP Marina Lake Travis

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