Fantastic setup! Friendly and smart staff who want you to…read morehave fun Check in was a breeze, the boat was in great shape, with many toys and lots of safety equipment. Great prices. You can't go wrong renting from these guys

We had the best time on Lake Austin with Captain James! He was knowledgeable and kind. It was fun…read moreto see all the beautiful houses along the water and soak in some gorgeous views from the lake. The boat had such a great setup, super clean and had Bluetooth hookup. I will definitely be back and will be requesting Captain James.

Wonderful experience!!…read more Our captain Jason made the experience memorable and fun! Our group was a little late and he still waited for us, still accommodated our request to stop at the lake store for snacks cause we were all starving. He took us to the best spots on the lake. We had a blast!

If you're looking for a way to celebrate a birthday (or honestly, life in general) that feels equal…read moreparts special, effortless, and genuinely fun--Lake Travis Yacht Rentals absolutely delivers. Let's start with the most important part: The yacht & the captain: 100 stars. The boat itself was spotless, comfortable, and exactly what you want for a day on the lake. But the real standout was our captain--hands down one of the coolest humans I've encountered on any kind of guided experience. Friendly, professional, and endlessly complimentary about how great we were as guests (which, let's be clear, felt extra nice coming from someone who has seen things on Lake Travis). For context, our group skewed older--mostly 40+, with a handful of 20-somethings who are basically old souls. Chill, respectful, there to celebrate without chaos. The captain matched our energy perfectly and made the entire experience feel relaxed and personal. Now, let's talk logistics--specifically parking and boarding. This is the one part of the experience that deserves an honest heads-up. Parking is an all-dirt "field," which then leads to a steep downhill trek to the beach area where the smaller boats pick you up to take you to the marina. I brought a wagon loaded with food and supplies, and "treacherous" is not an exaggeration. It's doable, but it's not easy--especially if you're hauling a full setup. That said, every single person involved was incredibly kind and helpful. The guy driving the smaller boat went above and beyond to make boarding as smooth as possible, and his assistance made a huge difference. No docks, no smooth ramp--just good people doing their best in a less-than-ideal setup. Once on the yacht? Pure magic. We played our own music, set up our food and drinks (yes, you can bring your own--major win), and settled in immediately. There's a fridge on board if you need it, which is a nice bonus. When it was time to swim, the captain put out a massive floating mat plus floating saddles, which made being in the water comfortable, social, and easy. No scrambling, no stress--just floating, laughing, and enjoying the moment. Everything we needed for a low-stress, high-fun birthday celebration was provided. One small suggestion for future bookers: We anchored near other yachts, and it definitely leaned rowdy. To be clear--I am not anti-rowdy. Everyone deserves to live their best lake life. But knowing our group, we probably would've enjoyed a more secluded area. This doesn't take away from the experience or my rating at all--it's just something I'd mention upfront next time so the vibe perfectly matches the group. Bottom line: We had an amazing time. The service was excellent, the experience was memorable, and it felt well worth it. I would absolutely book with Lake Travis Yacht Rentals again--and recommend them to friends, family, birthday planners, and anyone looking to do Lake Travis right.

Give Mikey his $5 he earned it!! Great captain for real and made the hour on the water amazing…read more Gave us a little tour guide which was cool.

We booked this boat ride for a birthday, so it was meant to be a special experience. Overall, the…read morescenery was beautiful and the ride itself was enjoyable, but there were several issues that took away from what should have been a smooth private charter experience. The communication beforehand was not great. The driver texted me the night before around 7:45 PM, and when I replied immediately with concerns about the weather and rain, I didn't receive a response until after 10 PM. The email also stated that the driver would contact us 15-30 minutes before the reservation time, but that never happened. Our reservation was from 9:00-11:00 AM. When we arrived at 9:00, no one was there, so I had to text the driver myself. He responded saying he was getting the boat ready and putting gas in it. In my opinion, those things should have been done ahead of time so guests are properly greeted and the ride can begin on time. When we boarded, the seats and boat were still wet from the rain. Since it was chilly outside, sitting in wet seats for a two-hour ride left our clothes damp and uncomfortable. To give credit where it's due, the driver was friendly and enjoyable to talk to during parts of the ride. However, he also took phone calls during the charter, which felt distracting during what was supposed to be a private birthday outing. The biggest disappointment came on the ride back. The driver stopped to assist another boat that had already said help was on the way. He tied their boat to ours and pulled them in, which significantly took away from the private experience we had paid for. While helping others is kind, it felt inappropriate during a paid private charter, especially one booked for a birthday celebration. Additionally, the trip ran later than scheduled, and there was never any communication about the delay. Our reservation was clearly scheduled for 9-11 AM, and it shouldn't be assumed guests are okay with going over time simply because the ride started late. People may have plans afterward, and communication would have gone a long way. Overall, the lake itself was beautiful and parts of the experience were enjoyable, but the lack of communication, late start, wet boat, interruptions, and detour during our private charter made the experience fall short of expectations.

This was my first boat ride and had such a great experience. Caption Dom was the best and made sure…read moremy family and I enjoyed our time out at the lake.

Cole was awesome for the fourth!!! So fun & accommodating! Would for sure do it again!read more

I had a wonderful experience on the shared sunset sail! Captain Tim was super knowledgeable and…read moregave us a smooth ride on Lake Travis. But not only is he a skilled captain- he's also a fantastic photographer! The complementary photos he took really captured the magical golden hour moment. Overall I would recommend this experience to anyone and everyone looking to be on the lake, relax, and watch the sunset from the best seat in the house!

We had a great time . Fun experience with a safe and knowledgeable Captain . Would def recommend …read more He's very responsive and easy to communicate with .

My husband had a milestone birthday coming up and I wanted to celebrate him in a large and unique…read moreway. What do you give for someone who asks for nothing? I knew an experience rather than a "gift" was the way to go, but I didn't quite know how to make that work. Long story short, I came across sailATX and though I thought it would be impossible for me to gift my husband with such an amazing experience, I decided to reach out to them with hope. Steve quickly replied to my email and went out of his way to make this special day work for me. He was very kind and understanding and I never felt like a bother, despite my many questions. He promptly set me up with Paul who took care of all my reservation info; while being incredibly understanding with the whispers and quick changes in conversation whenever my husband would enter the room! Our captain for the day was Kent, and our experience with him mirrored that of my interactions with the company up until this point - friendly, personable, and patient. He even put up a happy birthday sign on the boat! Everyone knew this was going to be a surprise and it was fun to feel like we were all in on it. It made my husbands birthday feel that much more special - that people who don't even know him would go out of their way to help me celebrate him. My heart was very happy and I am so glad to have found sailATX. I am definitely recommending them to others and we plan on coming back to them in the future. Thanks, you guys! I appreciate all of you.

Booking a private sunset sail on Lake Travis with sailATX was one of the best experiences I've had…read morein recent memory! Wow! I booked a 2-hour sail for 6 people, and it was PERFECT! Kent, our skipper, was very skilled, helpful, and knowledgeable about the lake. The boat itself was lovely and quite spacious. The iced cooler and amenities available to us were perfect - we loved having the option to connect our phone to the boat via Bluetooth to play music of our choice. Already, we are planning for our next opportunity to sail again with SailATX!

We had a fantastic morning on the water celebrating recent high school graduates. They thoroughly…read moreenjoyed the lily pad, slide, upper deck, and hearing their playlist on the bluetooth speakers. Captain Chris was very friendly and engaging, a real bonus!! We had a great time and look forward to booking another outing with ATX Party Boats. *****Pay attention to the cancellation policy!! We had to reschedule 5 days before due to a few members of our group coming down with covid. The cancellation policy states that they charge 50% for reschedules if less than 7 days notice. We were so bummed to pay that much more to reschedule but the policy is posted and they aren't making exceptions.*****

I would say overall we all had a lovely time for our friends bday but our boats speaker seemed a…read morelittle busted( we could barely hear it especially near all the other boats) but our boat driver wasn't the nicest... I 100% would go back but maybe a different boat/driver

Great time, very happy we booked this excursion. Top notch service you need to experience it for…read moreyourself.

We had an amazing river float! I have been wanting to book with ATXcursions since 2017 and we…read morefinally pulled the plug and booked for my wife and my 1 year anniversary excursion. Our experience was more enjoyable than expected. This company literally things of everything. Big plus was that our tour guide went with us so we never felt along. We were educated before the float and had great vibes durning the float. I will recommend ATXcursions for anyone interested in an Austin river float.