350+ Reviews

Austin Rental Boats

4.9

carly weinstein

13:57 22 Sep 19

This is a great rental company. Everything was timely and well communicated. The boat was clean and well prepared for our group of 8. We had an awesome time mostly due to our captain (Austin) - he made our trip easy, fun and we’d definitely use this company again.read more

Thomas Clausen

13:23 17 Sep 19

Used Austin Rental Boats to book a pontoon boat for my buddy's bachelor party and we had an awesome time! Everything was super convenient and thought out (they provided a cooler, ice, and water for us - all we had to do was bring the beer and snacks). Communicating with Captain Colin the day of the trip was a breeze too. He made sure to stay in contact with me the day of our trip and we had a great time cruising up and down Lake Austin with him. Couldn't recommend this company and Captain Colin more!read more

Isabel Chirase

17:05 08 Sep 19

Austin Boat Rentals was excellent! I love that their whole booking process is online and convenient, plus the pontoon was super nice. Sebastian our captain was also great. He was accommodating to all our needs! I will definitely be booking with them in the future!read more

Angelina Gutierrez

15:08 03 Sep 19

The boat and amenities were exactly as stated in the reservation. Luke was a great captain and I would highly recommend him. We had children on the ride and Luke took as to a shallow area that was perfect for them to play and swim in. I'll definitely be using Austin Rental Boats in the future.read more

Jillienne Jordan

17:25 29 Aug 19

We had so much fun on our boat tour this past Saturday! Our captain, Miguel was awesome. He showed us all the amazing houses on lake Austin and took us over to party cove! This company is great and the captains are even better! We would definitely use this company againread more

Kimmi Duong

19:53 24 Aug 19

I had such a great time using Austin Rental Boats. I’ve used another company on Lake Travis before but this experience was way better! They are super convenient and easy to book/arrange everything with. I love that they provide so many things like cooler, ice, water and fun floating things! Captain Luke was the best, he made sure we had a great time and was very accommodating with whatever we wanted to do. I’ll never use another company again!read more

Nick Black

18:43 24 Aug 19

Best boat rental in Austin! Our group had soo much fun last weekend on the lake. Captain Luke was great, he showed us some cool spots and made the entire trip amazing. Perfect group outing, highly recommended for renting a boat on lake Austin! Thanks y’all!read more

Kyle Randall

16:10 21 Aug 19

Just finished a boat trip with Austin Rental Boats. I've been out on the lakes a few times, but this was the best boat rental Austin has to offer! Our captain Luke knew some cool spots to stop and party including rope swings and a local bar right on the water. We had a great time! I have a bachelor party coming to Austin soon and I'm definitely taking them on the water!read more

Amanda Richardson

14:19 20 Aug 19

So much fun!! We had Luke as our driver and he was such a great captain!! Not only was he great at handling our large party, he took us to some really cool spots on the lake. Even had a floating beer pong table!! I’ve done other boat rentals where the process is a hassle, but this company had it down! They made our day on the lake easy breezy and will definitely be using them again.read more

Marissa Cuevas

13:40 20 Aug 19

Went out with Luke from Austin Rental Boats this weekend and had so much fun. We had over a dozen people and the boat itself was perfect and really comfy, I liked that there was some shade on it too. Luke was a great driver and made sure we made it to some cool spots. I will definitely use them again next summer!read more

Cameron Randall

18:49 19 Aug 19

We had a great time! Luke was really patient and accommodating -- we ended up hitting some fun spots around the lake, which meant a mix of floating, swimming, and rope swinging. Would definitely do this again :)read more

Lisa C

13:31 13 Aug 19

Anytime I contacted them, they were very friendly and helpful. The boat tour was a lot of fun and we brought sandwiches and drinks to put in the cooler on the boat. It was the best thing to do to beat the Austin heat. The party cove was great. Our driver, Sebastian was nice, however, he was an hour late. The company refunded us an hour, but still gave us the three hours we booked. We were very upset about waiting around for him, but once he came, we had a great time. I would do this again, but with another captain next time.read more

Nicole Brandenburg

18:56 10 Aug 19

Miguel was awesome. He was patient when my 2 year old spent the first 30 minutes crying over the life jacket 😂 He took us around and showed us the lake sights and then found a quiet cove where my kids could swim. We all had a great time and would definitely book from this company again.read more

Adisa Dosic

15:44 03 Aug 19

It was a breeze to book them via phone. They worked with me with all requests. Got multiple messages leading up to trip with details of the marina and checking up on us if we needed anything. Our captain was Luke. On the day of trip he was there on time with Mimosa boat waiting on us. Boat looked clean, sail was comfortable and we had a blast. Thank you Austin Boat Rentalread more

Olivia Martins

19:25 20 Jul 19

The boat was very clean, at dock, and ready for us to get on. Chris was amazing! He had ice, water and a cooler waiting for us when we got on the boat. We went for a bachelorette and he tailored to our needs. Chris was an awesome driver! Safe and fun!read more

Olivia Van Elslander

23:52 13 Jul 19

I was here in July for a bachelorette party. We rented a boat and had Captain Jack for the day, he was great and took care of our every need throughout the day, whether it came to keep the boat clean or providing and placing the floatation devices. He truly made the trip a great time. The company is great and provided water, ice and a cooler for the entire day. I couldn’t hope for more out of a rental service. I would highly recommend.read more

Matt Spry

23:39 13 Jul 19

What a great time! Thanks for everything. The group enjoyed it and the staff was super impressive and accommodating. Wish we booked a longer trip to the lake, because I was sad when it was over. Loved it!read more

Karla Bayona

14:58 10 Jul 19

BEWARE! Not only is this the most UNRELIABLE and THE WORST customer service I’ve experienced in Austin but the owner has been bullying us for leaving bad but honest reviews online. Take a look at his response below. He even threatened us via email with legal consequences if we didn’t remove these reviews. Our reviews are true! We are customers that had a very bad experience and have every right to give low ratings. Two boats from this company broke down the same day. We had a terrible and frustrating experience. The rental company cancelled on us due to a mechanical problem but didn’t even offer a backup option for us. he said there was nothing he could do and that having a backup plan was unrealistic.. what? In fact, the owner didn’t even empathize with the fact that we had travelled 8 hours to go to the lake and even mocked us and cussed at us when we asked him to make it up to us. There are MANY and much better boat companies out there. -No, the owner did not at any time arrange for other options for us. We found the alternative plan ourselves!read more

Kate Rahill

03:37 09 Jul 19

Use these guys! We had such an amazing experience with Austin Rental Boats. They were incredibly nice and flexible to work with right from the beginning. Excellent customer service and easy booking. Captain Sean was great - called ahead of time to make sure we had all the info we needed, showed up on time, was super friendly, chill, and professional. Suggested a great itinerary for our boat ride. And we loved (and used!) all the great amenities the boat came with - everything from the cooler, ice, water, lily pad, beer pong float, and music - it was impossible not to have a fun time! Thank you Austin Boat Rentals!!read more

Eneyda Guillory

03:26 02 Jul 19

We had such an awesome experience with Austin Rental Boats! The booking process was easy and all of the follow up and direction leading up to the trip was helpful and informative. Our captain, Captain Jack, was so nice and a great driver. We had awesome time at the cove and they had everything you needed. Literally.. they provided the massive lily pad, saddle floats, a beer pong table and even things like bottled water and ice. It made the trip and prep so easy on us. We just had to show up. Thank you, Austin Rental Boats - you made our birthday trip awesome!read more

Garret Williams

05:26 01 Jul 19

We went out yesterday with Jack and has a great time. We had 14+ people and everything was simple and easy. Would highly recommend to anyone!read more

Joy Daly

22:01 30 Jun 19

Austin Rental Boats made everything so easy. Easy online booking, easy waivers, on time w all the ice needed for adult beverages. And then our Captain of the day Jimmy was perfect. Thanks for putting up w our foolishness!read more

Bridget Robinson

22:30 27 Jun 19

Ethan was amazing!! Super friendly, fun to be around and just all around awesome. We had an awesome time and couldn’t have asked for a better captain! 10/10 recommend!read more

Benjamin Kampmeier

14:23 25 Jun 19

Had a great time aboard the Mimoso with Captain Jimmy! I was a guest to the friends that rented with Austin Rental Boats! Highly recommend using them for all your boating and lake needs. Captain Jimmy did an exceptional job & knew exactly what he was doing and made sure the whole boat was safe & secured! Thanks again guys!read more

Marlene Escamilla

00:50 23 Jun 19

Great time! Excellent captain!! It was more than we expected, will come back soon. Sean was great, he made sure we were having a great time and was always responsible. Totally 5 stars! 100% recommend.read more

Margarita Bayona

23:11 16 Jun 19

Our boat broke down and the driver did not notify us...he arrived 20 minutes late to pick up site while the boat was being pulled by security. The person in charge of the company was extremely rude to the point of using profanity towards my sister while she was trying to get them to pay for a boat trip with another company. If there is any issue with your boat trip things will not get handled professionally, I would recommend looking elsewhere to be safe!read more

Jessica DeCory

20:10 08 Jun 19

Miguel did a great job! We had 3 kids on board and he took us to a beautiful quiet spot where we could swim. Can't wait to do it again!read more

Abby Muthu

20:42 22 May 19

What a great time! We loved this experience. Our captain was amazing and we were able to relax, watch the sun set, eat some good BBQ, and have fun. I would highly recommend for a special birthday. Great company.read more

James & Pegah Charest

20:28 19 May 19

Jory was amazing! He took care of everything for us. We had a 5 year old and an infant and he made it fun for everyone. He had water and ice ready in the cooler when we arrived. He was even early and gave us great communication the day before our outing! If you want to have a good time for all ages ask for Jory!!read more

Dana Couch

15:19 16 May 19

We had an awesome time boating around Lake Austin. While our group of ten ended up with slightly chillier weather than we were hoping for, our captain, Luke, still made it a fun trip touring us around the lake, stopping at a fun bar, and checking out party cove. He was helpful, communicative, and accommodating. Would definitely do it again!read more

Shauna Harvey

14:50 14 May 19

Me and my group had an awesome time on our boat rental. Party cove was really fun and our captain, Michael was the best we could have asked for. He kept us safe and entertained throughout our trip. We will definitely rent again soon!read more

Reagan Mitchell

13:33 14 May 19

Had such a great experience with my girlfriends on our first ever boat rental! Weather was not great but our Captain Michael was fantastic and made sure we had the best day possible even with the random weather issues. Thank you Captain Michael!read more

Clean Steel

01:18 14 May 19

We had a ton of fun at party cove. Captain Michael kept us safe and insured we had a good time.we will be renting again. Thanks Michael!read more

Wade O'Bryan

23:41 13 May 19

My friends came to visit me for my graduation and while they were here, we wanted to go out on the Lake. Thankfully for us, we had captain Michael and we had a blast out there. I highly recommend having Captain Michael and using Austin Rental Boats for any lake experiences.read more

Taylor Erickson

17:33 22 Apr 19

I was so happy we booked Austin Rental Boats for a girls weekend in Austin. We had such a fun time on the boat and Chris was the best captain! I highly recommend using them if you're looking for something fun to do on a sunny afternoon. They provided a huge cooler with ice and the lily pad was great for a big group.read more

Zain Abouseido

18:08 20 Apr 19

Had the best time on this boat trip! Definitely recommend doing this for a Bach party. It was our favorite activity of the trip and our bride to be had the best time! Thank you captain Michael, you’re the best!!read more

Nick Stoner

21:02 04 Apr 19

We used Austin rental boats for our bachelor party last weekend. The weather wasn't that great but Captain Michael made sure we had a great time. The most fun thing we did all weekend. I'd highly recommend Captain Michael and Austin Rental Boats.read more

Nick Stoner

21:00 04 Apr 19

Jake Texas

20:06 04 Apr 19

We had a great experience with austin rental boats. Captain Michael was super chill and really good at driving the boat we were on (like the best I've ever seen). Michael made sure we had a great time and took us to all the hot spots. Definitely the highlight of our weekend!read more

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Master Capt. Miguel Mercado

“Safety First”

Retired USCG Captain – 6 Pack License – *Most Reviewed Captain on Lake Austin*

– Over 50 – 5 Star Reviews –

Capt. Michael

“Alright, alright , alright”
– Matthew McConaughey

Michael is an Austin native with 19 years of boat driving experience. He loves wake boarding, wake surfing and having a great time on the lake with his life long friends (who are also Austin Rental Boat Captains!). His many years of boating experience and lake knowledge will insure your group has a safe and memorable time on the water. If you’re looking for the real deal in lake FUN ask for Captain Michael on the booking page today!

Capt. Luke

“Can’t complain but I still do.”
@mr.__nice
:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011036614808

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.
Sailed from Thailand to India winter of 2012

Capt. Chris V.

TexStar – Search and Rescue

Capt. Chris is a TexStar Search and Rescue first responder and you can rest assured knowing you are in good hands when Captain Chris is taking you out.

Capt. Ethan

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” -Heraclitus

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.

Capt. Jack

“Don’t take life too seriously, nobody makes it out alive”

“They call me captain Jack. I am a TAMUCC graduate that grew up on lake Travis. Just a lake rat that loves the water” @Papa_Squita

Capt. Josh

I’m here to serve

Captain josh here! Been boating my whole life pretty much. Grew up on lake Travis, I’m an Austin native lived here for 26 years. The lake is my second home. I’m kind of a lake rat. Party on and party strong! …But stay safe.

Capt. Jeron

I’m not here for a long time , but I’m here for a good time

Jeron has been boating in the Austin area his whole life, and began captaining over 10 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 J-RON for a perfect time on the water!

Capt Jay Tinney

“Tinney Barbecue”

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. Safety is a big priority of mine so I can assure you will be safe, comfortable and fed when you have me as your Captain.

Capt. S. Smith

“Don’t look back, you’re not going that way”

Capt. Smith is an avid outdoorsman and grew up on the water. 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. Let me be your Captain and I’ll take care of you and your group. 🙂

Capt. Sean

“Once in a while you get shown in the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right” -G.D, Scarlet Begonias

Sean is an Austin native with 19 years of boat driving experience. Like many of our Captains, he enjoys wake boarding, wake surfing and being out on the lake whenever he can. You’ll experience the lake like a local with Captain Sean and his best friends (who are also Austin Rental Boat Captains!). Ask for Captain Sean on the booking page today!

Our Rental Boats and Party boats are all manned by our highly rated and seasoned Captains. Our Captains will keep you safe and let you relax while you enjoy a day out on Lake Austin.

All of our Captains are TPWD Boaters safety course certified and most have advanced boating licenses, CPR certifications, Search and Rescue First Responders and more which makes our Captains the most professional and qualified Captains on Lake Austin. Reserve your boat today with the best Captains in Austin. Safety is our #1 priority!