We had the best time on Lake Austin with Captain James! He was knowledgeable and kind. It was fun to 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. read more

Normally maybe a good time for people but my friend's birthday was literally ruined. We spent a total of 45 minutes total actually standing still but spent the rest of the time sitting while Captain Julian tried to anchor. Would not recommend to my worst enemy. Not only that but management was very disrespectful when we complained about our experience. If there are other services, go there! The positive reviews sucked me in but it really must depend on the captain you have. Either way, take the risk if you want. I heard the captain of the other ship that went out talking about the people on his ship negatively so I'm sure our captain did the same. Not worth all of that for the lake we went to. Steer clear. read more

Amazing!! Our captain was Anu and I highly recommend him. We did this for a bachelorette for four hours. It was so fun. The captain was so fun and knowledgeable about the area. We got to tour around and also tie off and float. I would highly recommend this to any bachelorette groups going to Austin for the weekend!! read more

Such a fun day on the water. Stacy was a great captain! We swam and did the slide and really had a nice day on the lake!

I cannot say enough good things about our trip and our captain Hannah! She was awesome and made our trip that much better. From her communication to her driving us on the lake, everything was perfect. Will be sure to request Hannah as a captain on our next trip . The boat had everything we needed and made our day on Lake Travis. read more

Our ride on Sunday 5/28 was from 11am-3pm. We reached Devils Cove around 11:48 and by the time our captain got us situated and tied up to the other boats it was 1pm. Not even an hour later one of the boats was leaving and our captain was running back and forth from the drivers seat to the front of the boat very frantically trying to figure something out without communicating with us what was going on. We all got out of the water as our boat started to move away from the other boats without any guidance from the captain. He started trying to drive away when another boat started to blast a horn at him to stop because he was dragging them with his line. He finally had to cut his line in order to release himself or release the other boat. The guy from the other boat was super upset and came up to us and started berating our captain. I dont know if that matters but it was uncomfortable and more than we signed up for. Our captain ended up having to cut his line and drove away to family cove? Or some place far away from the other boats where he put us up against a shore and basically with no communication just sat in the water texting on his phone. He never explained what happened or what was going or apologized. He just kept saying it wasnt his fault. We are not sure if he was inexperienced or under the influence of a substance but we felt unsafe and mainly cheated out of our time out on the water. Several people got injured and had cuts on their feet from the rocks where we ended up. We were only allowed in the water again for a small while since it was already almost 3pm by the time he finally stopped driving in familys cove. We have rented several party barges etc from different companies and never had an experience like this before. read more

WARNING! Whatever you do do not book this trip if weather does not look good. They will not refund you under any circumstance as stated in their contract. Most companies have some sympathy for situations, they do not. I was planning a big weekend trip to Austin, TX with friends for our best friends Bachelor Party and the main attraction was going to be the boat rental and within 36 hours of booking the boat I realized there was a very likely chance of poor weather and contacted the company to try and cancel, but they said we would have to wait until day of to see how the weather was. Obviously we could not fly all the way out to Austin, TX for a trip crossing our fingers that the weather would end up being good. So we cancelled our entire trip to Austin and all of our flights, hotels and vendors were understanding and refunded us except these guys. Sure enough it rained on the lake that day and was poor weather. There was even a 79% chance of thunderstorms and lightning on that day according tot he weather apps 48 hours prior to our booking. So the idea that a company would expect someone flying into Austin to go boating to have to wait until 24 hours prior to see how the weather is going to be to decide whether or not a customer gets a refund is just brutal. People have enough financial issues going on as it is with everything going on, so it is always surprising when a company, contract or not, is unwilling to waiver and keep over $1,000 dollars of a customers money with no services rendered with more than ample notice. I never post bad reviews but felt compelled to put out a warning for anyone booking to make sure you check the weather and probably go with another company that has more of a family feel and cares about their customers. They will respond to this review saying it is in their contract, just no they will not waiver and will have zero sympathy. Some businesses are about their customers and others are about their money unfortunately this businesses focus is obvious. read more

Wave In Water - Boat Charters Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantastic setup! Friendly and smart staff who want you to have 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 read more

We had booked a Pontoon boat for 4 hours on a Saturday afternoon. It was definitely the highlight of our Austin trip. Our captain, Johnny made sure we were all having a great time and even joined in the fun. A cooler, music system and floats were all provided on the boat. The float rides were an amazing experience as well. Will definitely make another trip to Lake Travis to party with Captain Johnny again! read more

Fantastic experience with these guys. I texted to check on boat availability and had a response within 5 minutes. We rented the 22 foot pontoon which came with a 3 person tube and Lilly pad. We had 5 adults and two children and the boat was spacious and clean. Angel met us at the boat ramp and gave us a quick run through. He was very professional and super knowledgeable about the area. The rental price was about the same as other sites I checked. Would've been a bit cheaper on a weekday but we were only in town for a long weekend. Lake Austin was gorgeous and we had a wonderful time floating and tubing. Would highly recommend these guys for your rental. The rental comes with a full tank of gas and Bluetooth stereo hookup. They also had plenty of life jackets to accommodate all sizes. read more

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Captain Mitchell was AMAZING from beginning to end. As a member of my best friend's bridal party, we wanted her day to be absolutely perfect. From the moment we stepped on the boat until we departed, Mitchell made sure everything went smoothly. We have several giant swan/duck floats that we wanted to bring onboard and Mitchell made sure to accommodate. He tied all the floats on the back of the boat to make sure they didn't fly anywhere and also remained patient with us when we couldn't figure out the how to work the Bluetooth. Oh yes, the boat has Bluetooth so you can hook your phone up and listen to your music as loud as you want (the boat speakers are pretty loud)! It was such a perfect day and I was not expecting the high level of customer service Mitchell gave to the bridal party. read more

Wave In Water - Boat Charters Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had a great experience with captain Jim. He was accommodating and knew exactly where to take the bachelor party. Boat was nice and clean. Would definitely recommend for anyone in the Austin area read more

Rented a 24ft pontoon boat for two hours on lake Austin. Staff was on time and very friendly. Boat ran great. Excellent afternoon or all day trip if you like. Beautiful, refreshing and relaxing. Do it!! read more

We contacted Wave in Water for a last minute boat outing and they were able to accommodate us right away for a great deal. This company is not only professional, on time, and knowledgeable but they made our experience enjoyable and we had a blast! We've had horrible experiences with different companies not being able to anchor us while we spun in circles that wasted an hour of our paid time, but Wave in Water knows what they're doing! Captain Mitchell is so AWESOME! He was friendly and made sure we were taken care of. He was efficient with getting us anchored, getting us out on the water quickly, and getting us back on time. I highly recommend Mitchell and this company to anyone looking for a smooth and enjoyable experience on the water!!! read more

If you want a captain that knows his way around the lake, popular among other boats to raft up to, and hand delivers you cold brews to the lilly pad - JIMMY IS YOUR GUY! Both captains were super accommodating letting us stop for extra beer and ice before going underway - even extending us an extra hour for a decent price since they didn't have another group later in the day. Jimmy just wanted to make this bachelorette party the darty of the century. Leave it to him to be the fly on the wall and take pics of the group for us as one less thing to worry about. #Jimmy2020 for Mayor of Lake Travis! read more

I'm so glad we decided to go with Wave in Water for our large Bachelorette party group! Alex was our captain and we had an absolute blast on party cove and on the lake! He was even accommodating when we asked if we could move a little further towards other boats in a different part of the cove. Easy communication and planning, totally recommend!!! read more

Boating with Wave in Water was the highlight of my bachelorette trip in Austin! Captain Robert was exceptional and kept our group of 13 Miami girls very happy and entertained. He texted me the night before to touch base and reassured me that the weather would be perfect for our party (I was pretty nervous about it before talking to him!). He offered to turn the boat around if we wanted to get drinks by the marina, let us cruise around a bit longer, and let us jump off a rope swing if we wanted to (we did not, and that was ok). We tied up the boat with other bachelor/bachelorette parties on Lake Austin and had an absolute blast and Robert made sure we had the best time possible. The boat itself was beautiful, clean, and had a great Bluetooth speaker system. We loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat! read more

First time on the boat ride and it was an awesome experience. We had Captain Blake.He was so amazing and made sure we had a great time. He knows all the in and out of the lake. Kevin, the owner, was very communicative with all the questions and quick response. Lots of life jackets on deck, with all the sizes. Would definitely book them again and request Captain Blake;) read more

We visited Austin from LA for a Bachelorette in July and reserved a boat with Wave in Water through Kevin...best decision ever! Everything from my initial call inquiring about the boat was handled with ease and simplicity. Kevin was great over the phone and answered all my questions regarding the booking. Super personable, informative and professional. A couple days before our day at the lake I received a text from Captain Jimmy introducing himself which made me feel super secure in our day at sea. We communicated through text that morning and he advised us to get ice (cooler on the boat), drinks/snacks and again answered any questions we had. Jimmy picked us up from the dock (hard to find on gps) and advised us that at the end of the day he would drop us off at the nearby restaurant instead since it's easier for Uber to locate on gps. The entire day was perfect from start to finish, Jimmy catered to our needs and took us on a tour of the lake then parked the boat in an area with all the other boats where we partied the day away. He helped us pump all our floaties, we had like 10 (Kevin had advised me that they had a mechanical one on the boat ahead of time but unfortunately they didn't have the nozzle to fit the floaties *womp womp*). Luckily, we had brought a small handheld pump just in case so poor Jimmy was pumping one at a time. The boat also had a large floating pad that attaches to the boat which was super fun to hang out on. Jimmy was absolutely great and always made sure everyone in our group was having a good time. I learned a lot about the background of their company and am so glad to hear that business is doing great, he mentioned that they'll be getting larger boats next year. Bachelorette re-do?! lol. The only suggestions I would make is that they pick another spot (easier to locate on gps) for pick up, if possible and get a nozzle for floaties! ha. Otherwise, the services and hospitality at Wave In Water are top notch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Rented a pontoon. Got exactly what they said i would get for the price they said I would pay. Courteous, friendly, professional. Talked or met three different people from the company during the process and each were very professional and friendly. A family member commented that we should always rent from these guys- couldn't agree more. read more

What an amazing experience. A few buddies and I rented out a boat for a bachelor party. Our Captain, Angel, was great. He showed us all around and was very accommodating. His boss Kevin was very helpful as well. The boat was big and had everything we needed to enjoy Lake Austin the right way. If you're looking for a great time, Wave in Water is the way to go! We grabbed some food at a pretty good BBQ spot, went rope swinging into the lake and hung out at the cove with other people on boats. It was a phenomenal time. If I'm ever back in Austin (which I plan on) I would definitely use these guys again! Thanks for the memories. read more

I had my bachelorette party in Austin and this company and our captain Jonny did not disappoint. He made sure we had an absolute great time from start to finish and was attentive to all of our requests. I was so impressed and would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great time on a hot summer day in Austin! read more

What a fun boat tour! Lake Austin is beautiful and relaxing. We stopped at the Ski Shore Grill. The food was good and the lakeside patio was perfect. Angel was a great boat captain. He communicated well, arrived promptly and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. We had 12 in our party, including a few kids and everyone had a great time. Thanks WaveInWater' read more

What a great experience!! To kickoff my sister's bachelorette party we spent the day on the water. If you are visiting Austin, even in the hot August temps, this is a must!! Captain Angel ensured we had everything we needed and was very accommodating! He called the day before to check in to ensure that we were all set and to answer any questions. I highly recommend this company and Captain Angel. read more

I took a last minute trip to austin to visit my friends for the weekend and they persuaded me to stay longer for a boat party. I must say i had a blast. The boat size was comfortable enough to fit a small group of 12, give or take a few, which i wont even complain about because it kept the party intimate and not too wild. Our captain was a chill person. The rules were simple and not too strict which allowed us to let loose a bit. The boat was super clean. I recommend bringing your own music device to hook into the boat. There is no restroom but there is a changing station that has curtains. Also, the price we paid was pretty good for what we got. I highly recommend! read more

Rented a boat out on Lake Travis for a bachelorette party of 12 and this was hands down the most fun activity of our weekend in Austin! Loved that the boat came with a large mat to hang out on and also a tube for some thrill! Our Captain Glenn was GREAT - he was patient with us, provided music that was on point and was super nice and chill in general. Got to bring plenty of snacks, drinks and booze with us on our boat ride. Absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend to others looking for a fun/chill day on the water. read more

This was my 3rd time renting with Wave in Water! As always, Kevin was super nice and easy to work with booking my charter. WIW has always had the best service and best prices - and I have compared with several other local companies! Logan was our captain and he was knowledgable, super easy going and really made sure the kids on our boat had a great time!! He went above and beyond!! We love renting boats when we have friends in town and will always rent from Wave in Water read more

My family and I did the 3 hour platoon boat rental on Lake Travis with a captain. We had an awesome time. My sister and her family are visiting and we were looking for something different to do. This was a great option. Our captain Johnny was very prompt in picking us up and really made our trip perfect. The captain text me a few hours before the trip to answer any questions. He even offered to stop and buy ice for us when I ask about ice availability at dock. He allowed us lots of time to swim, tube and sun. I would highly recommend this business. Paying the captain to drive is certainly worth the small amount more you pay. read more

Had a great time. Captain was fun and outgoing, graceful like manatee. Boat was very nice and clean. They have lots of floaters and the huge mat to relax on the lake with. read more

Wave In Water - Hanging on for dear life - Boat Charters Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had a fantastic time on Lake Austin today with our Captain, Angel. It was our daughters first time on the boat and he made us feel so comfortable and showed us the best places to swim, enjoyed some tubing (my 2 year old even went tubing with me!). We would use them again in a heartbeat!!! read more

Great experience with this company, staff is accommodating and drivers are friendly. I would definitely use them again.

We had a great time riding with Captain Johnny for our Bachelorette party! He genuinely cared about optimizing our experience and it turned out to be a blast!! I would definitely recommend using this company, and specifically Captain Johnny if you're looking for a similar party experience! read more

Had a blast on the lake with Wave in Water for my sister's bachelorette party this past weekend! 13 of us on the boat, and captain Alex was patient and accommodating. I planned this in advance with Kevin, who was also a delight to work with. Would definitely recommend using them if you want an easy and stress-free experience on the lake! read more

I'm seriously never going to rent a boat in Austin with anyone else. Maui mat made our day, and Kevin was awesome. Very fast, very easy.

Not only is lake Austin beautiful but let me say Robert, our captain, made our trip. He was the captain for a bachelorette trip we had this past Saturday and not only did he contact us the day before to make sure we didn't have any last minute questions but he took us to an amazing rope swing and dealt with 13 rowdy New Orleans girls and managed to do it with ease. He by far was one of the highlights of the trip. The pontoon boat also came with a Lilly pad and plenty of room to accomodate 13 girls with a price that couldn't be beat. I would highly recommend using same in water and to have Robert as your captain. read more

Had a AWESOME experience with wave on water. Got to go out and enjoy a nice saturday afternoon on Lake austin!!!! Loved the lily pads that they had, manage to fit 5-7 people on that lily pad! The boat captain was super chill and always put safety first! Thanks again guys!! read more

The folks at Wave in Water helped me host an epic bachelorette party cruise last summer. They were incredibly friendly and easy to work with, and our boat captain (Bill) was the absolute greatest. Legendary. I was thrilled with my experience with Wave in Water and highly recommend them. read more

The day started well. We had a good time on the boat. We returned the boat and everything was well. the next day we got a charge for 800 . No reason was given. I had to call to find out and kevin said the pontoon was damaged. But when his operator took it from me he said everything was good. There is no way for you to see before if there was any damage. When he took it out of the water you can the see eight dime sized dings on it. He wants renters to pay for normal wear and tear to subsidize his failing business. I whole new pontoon costs less than 2000. Be prepared for extra costs if you rent from him read more