We had an amazing experience with Big Tex Boat Rentals! From start to finish, everything was smooth…read moreand fun. Our captain, Dom, was absolutely the best. He was down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and by the end of the trip, it felt like he was part of our family and friend group. He took us to a great spot to swim, kept the music going, made sure everyone had a good time, and created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does and wants everyone on board to have an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a boat rental on Lake, I can't recommend Big Tex Boat Rentals and Captain Dom enough. We had an incredible time and will definitely be booking with them again.

Thanks to my aunt, me and my family had an amazing time on the lake! Our captain, Collin, was…read moreamazing, very respectful and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Big Tex Boat Rentals!!

Great experience renting. Great experience with our Captain Max. Super communicative and easy…read moreonboard and disembarking. We will be back.

Great experience and fun, worth every penny! A birthday cruise with four guests. The boat was safe,…read morespacious, comfortable, and immaculate. Captain Max helped, advised, and made much more out of it than we expected. We're going back for more!

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

Caroline is as professional as they come as a captain. We had the smoothest sunset cruise and got…read moreto enjoy wildlife and beautiful skies. She is a fabulous and knowledgeable hostess and her boat is something else! can't wait to sail with you again!

A group of girls and I hired Caroline to take us out on Lake Austin. It was such a fun day! We were…read moreflying out later in the day on Sunday so this was a great thing to do to fill our day. We did wake surfing, swam, sight seeing and stopped for lunch at a cute place on the water. We'll be hiring her again the next time we're in ATX! Highly recommend.

Captain Zach was an amazing driver/ host and made our trip memorable for me and the birthday crew.read more

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.

Three years later we are back and brought family visiting from out of town. The captain was great…read moreand very informative without it being boring. We were a group of 11 ranging from age 11 through 94 and everyone liked it. You can either park on the street for free or at the Hyatt. If you park at the Hyatt, Capital Cruises will give you a coupon so the What a fun experience!

We rented a swan paddle boat for an hour. Since free parking can be tricky, we parked in the River…read moresouth parking garage for a flat fee for the day. It was a short walk after that. The paddle boats are first come first serve and since we were there on a school day mid afternoon, there was no wait. The staff took great care of us and got us on our way quickly. The boat worked well even in really windy conditions. It was fun to just relax on the lake while getting a little leg workout! This is a fun, quirky experience to do on the lake!

I enjoyed my stay at Love and Boat in Rowlett, TX. The boats are fully equipped for your comfort…read moreand entertainment. Every amenity was thoughtfully provided and beautifully displayed for your use. The sauna, indoor/outdoor games, and multiple areas to lounge and enjoy the view were a plus. Jill Dallas, TX

Such a fun experience! Nice peaceful spot where you can relax and enjoy an easy cruise on these fun…read moreboats. First time riding on a donut boat but it was easy to steer, they have fun props and things to enjoy the ride even more. Great for kids or for a small group celebration.

If I could give ten stars I would. From the moment I submitted the request to the last step off the…read morePub a month later, every interaction and step in the process was top notch. From Brandon, to Captain John, to staff and crew - everyone was amazing to work with. The day of the event was perfect and seamless. I could not have asked for anything to have been different. Everyone had a great time and raved about the day. We ordered food through them and it was delicious and high quality. We had a professional chef as a party attendant on the boat and he gave high marks. Some with dietary restrictions were impressed with options and accommodations - all that of that was coordinated through Lake Austin Riverboats - everything was perfect. The crew was amazing and so welcoming to the guests and truly contributed to the experience. Book your event - you will not be disappointed.

I was invited to an event at Quince, which included a boat ride with Austin Riverboat. The…read morerestaurant's staff was outstanding--welcoming, friendly, and highly professional. That level of service carried over to most of the staff on the boat, making the experience even more enjoyable. During the event, I was introduced to Paul, who was seated with a group of friends. He was introduced to me as the boat owner and came across as relaxed and not at all pushy--qualities I appreciate when considering a business, especially since part of my motivation for attending was to explore options for my birthday celebration. Unfortunately, Paul's friends left a negative impression. A couple of them outright refused to acknowledge me, turning away when a gentleman attempted to introduce me. Others made inappropriate jokes about my accent in a condescending and offensive manner. One individual even made vulgar comments, implying that Paul should get my phone number to discuss event planning details later, which was completely unprofessional and inappropriate. While the event itself was enjoyable, the boat ride interesting, the behavior of those around the boat owner and the fact that the boat owner never replied to my text message trying to discuss my event, was disappointing and detracted from my overall experience. This experience left me with a negative impression of the boat's management, and I strongly feel that they are not welcoming to immigrants. The group consisted of older white men whose behavior was filled with prejudice and hostility. And for that reason I felt compelled to post a review discouraging people like me- and those against this type of behavior - to stay away and make better choices. We can use our money to invest in a much better experience elsewhere I left the boat traumatized and truly disgusted by those old men behaviors. Do better!