Highly Skilled
Boat Rental Captains
Certifications
- Search and Rescue First Responders
- TPWD Boaters safety course certified
- CPR certifications
Our Skilled Captains!
Our Rental Boats are all operated by our highly rated and seasoned Captains. Our Captains will keep you safe and let you relax while you enjoy a day out on the Lake.
All of our Captains meet the USCG requirements and are certified with a TPWD Boaters safety course. However, most have advanced boating licenses, CPR certifications, Search and Rescue First Responders and more. This makes our Captains the most professional and qualified boat rental Captains in Austin. Reserve your boat today with the best Captains in Austin.
Safety is our #1 Priority
Miguel Mercado
Master Captain
“Safety First”
25 Ton and Retired USCG Captain – 6 Pack License – *Most Reviewed Captain on Lake Austin*
– Over 50 – 5 Star Reviews –
Shawn Smith
Old School Capt
Capt. Smith is an avid outdoorsman and grew up on the water. I have over 20 years boating experience. I have sailed from Corpus to the southern tip of Florida and back. I have been an avid boater all my life and Safety is always #1.
Captain Luke
6 Pack Captain
25 years in the marina/resort industry.
Owned jetski rental/parasail/boat business 20+ years. Driven boats ranging from personal watercraft (jetskis) to 85ft luxury yachts.
6 pack License
Captain Jake
Boat Captain
Being a captain for ARB on lake Austin has been a great experience for me. It’s enabled me to have countless conversations with interesting people all while catching some rays. Every time I go out I know there’s going to be good vibes and it’s an honor to be able to contribute.
Captain Connor
Boat Captain
Connor has been boating in the Austin area his whole life, and began captaining over 8 years ago! His knowledge of the Austin area lakes will ensure that anyone he is captain of will have some AWESOME, (SAFE), FUN memories to look back on! Ask for captain Connor for a perfect time on the water!
Captain Spencer
Boat Captain
They call me captain Spencer. I am a local UT graduate that grew up on lake Travis. Just a lake rat that loves the water. I’ll make your Lake day the best ever!
Captain Kevin
250 Ton Boat Captain
TexStar – Search and Rescue
Capt. Kevin has his 250 Captains License. He’s very qualified and will keep you safe when out on the Lake.
Jay "BBQ" Tinney
Boat Captain
I’ll cater the boat if you want a Captain that can cook! I treat corporate groups, large parties and more. I have been catering and cooking Barbecue for over 20 years. I have been driving on Lake Austin all my life too.
Sam Sawhook
Boat Captain
Sam is a Air Force cadet who was also the president of the UT Austin Ski Team. He knows his boats and is a favorite among the Bachelorettes. Request him for a great day on the water.
Captain Seabass
6 Pack Licensed Boat Captain
Capt Seabass has been operating boats and skis his whole life. He grew up in Florida but now lives in ATX. He knows the lake better than anyone and will keep you safe on the water.
Jacob Roby
Boat Captain
Jacob Roby just moved to Austin and has been operating boats his whole life. He is a favorite among the bachelorettes, especially the ones who are single. He’ll take care of y’all and keep you safe on the water.
Capt Oakley
Boat Captain
Oakley is a Lake Firefighter and has been operating boats for 10+ years.