Name: Big Tex Boat Rentals
Telephone: (512) 680-9102

Big Tex Boat Rentals offers pontoon boats, wake/ski boats and yachts on both Lake Austin and Lake Travis.

Pontoons
Perfect for every occasion from family outings, corporate functions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, and more. Our luxury pontoons are very spacious and have plush seating. We offer a custom top of the line sound system in each boat that will keep the party going. Each boat comes with a captain to do all the work for you and take care of your group. Each pontoon rental comes with a large cooler, a lily pad, floats, and more!

Wake/Ski Boats
We offer a Malibu Sunsetter wake | ski boat. The Malibu is the perfect performance boat on the lake for every occasion and water sport. This boat has a direct drive 350hp Monsoon Engine, ballast, wake tower, ski tow bar, power wedge, and a custom installed sound system. If your trying to make no wake for a water skier, or fill up the ballasts and hit the wake, this is the boat for you! This boat also has an amazing custom sound system installed. We offer special time slots all throughout the week on this boat. Please call us 7 days a week for more information.

Yacht
Nothing screams luxury on the water like a Yacht does. These are Luxury boats with plenty of seating. These boats are perfect for a day on Lake Travis and even come with a bathroom and rest area. As well as plenty of room to hangout and party on. Our yacht is a Luxury 52ft yacht with three entertaining areas, two sun beds available, and warm touches throughout that elevate your boating experience. This yacht can accommodate up to 25 passengers!

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Had a great time for a friends Birthday. Pickup was easy and Colin was a fantastic captain. Can’t wait for our next day out on the lake!
William T. , 1 year ago
Best customer experience I’ve had in Austin, so much fun!
sophie m. , 2 years ago
This was my second time booking Big Tex Boat Rentals and it is absolutely the best! Can’t wait to come back.
Mackenzie B. , 2 years ago
Great day out on the water. Thomas our captain was great and very knowledgeable. Great customer service and the boat was in great condition. Would recommend these boats to anyone who comes to lake travis.
Brooks A. , 2 years ago
We rented a boat for Labor Day and charlie was the best captain ever. Felt like he was one of our friends. So patient so chill and sweet
Julia C. , 2 years ago
Cole was absolutely amazing! We had the best day with him on the boat. Perfect for Bach parties or family get together!!!
Gabrielle M. , 2 years ago
Very friendly Captain who wasn’t just experienced but enjoyed his job and reflected that to his passengers.
Great time on a quality boat. The entire Explore Atx crew highly recommends you go with Big Tex Boat Rentals on your next Lake adventure!
Mitchell H. , 2 years ago
Jake our captain was awesome! great rental group to work with. super friendly, accommodating and made sure we stayed safe. highly recommend.
sam s. , 2 years ago
We used them for a bachelorette trip and it was so much fun! Captain was great and accommodating. The boat came with speakers, a floating pad, an ice chest, and ice. Captain was nice enough to take us to a store on the river when we ran out of drinks.
Stephanie G. , 2 years ago
TLDR: Big Tex is the best boat rental in Austin and you would be a silly goose to not book with them. …More
Alysha B. , 2 years ago
I recently had the pleasure of renting a boat from Big Tex Boat Rentals and I have to say, it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish!

Firstly, their customer service is unparalleled. From the moment I walked into their office, I was greeted with a smile and offered assistance. The staff took the time to explain the various rental options, safety protocols, and even recommended some of the best areas to explore on the lake.

The boat we rented was in impeccable condition—clean, well-maintained, and it came with all the amenities you could possibly need for a day out on the water. It’s clear that Big Tex Boat Rentals takes pride in maintaining their fleet.

The process for returning the boat was just as seamless as the pick-up. A team member was waiting for us at the dock, assisted us with unloading, and made sure we were satisfied with our experience before we left.

The rates were extremely reasonable, especially considering the top-notch service and quality of the boat. We even took advantage of their weekday discount which made our outing even more cost-effective!

I can’t recommend Big Tex Boat Rentals enough. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or a newbie like me, you’re sure to have an incredible experience. I know we’ll be back many times in the future!

Thank you, Big Tex Boat Rentals, for a day we won’t soon forget!
Calvin E. , 2 years ago
We booked with Big Tex Boat Rentals for a bachelorette trip for Labor Day weekend. Captain Cole was great and we had so much fun!
Tyler S. , 2 years ago
Experience was a 10/10! Our captain chad made sure that we had a great spot on the lake and a great time . This was my first time on the lake and they made sure all my questions were answered. Thanks so much for the great service . I’ll be back !
Kelsea F. , 2 years ago
best boat company i’ve used in austin!! so much fun and the captain was great
Cameron P. , 2 years ago
Great experience, the captain was very informative, and the boat was exactly like the images seen online.
Vanessa A. , 2 years ago
Our bachelorette party had so much fun renting through big Tex boat rentals! Highly recommend
Anna B. , 2 years ago
We had a blast for our friend’s birthday. We were on the pontoon for a few hours, starting at the 360 bridge by Austin country club, to Party Cove, and back.
Brett D. , 2 years ago
Corbin’s customer service was excellent! We had 12 girls for a bachelorette party and had an absolute blast. The double deckers are a game changer!! We will absolutely be using them again in the future!
Camille C. , 2 years ago
This is seriously the best company we’ve ever used! They’re always the best guys to work with. They always ask us what WE want to do vs. just assuming we want to only go to Devil’s Cove. They’re so sweet and considerate always.
Miranda P. , 2 years ago
Had a great experience on lake austin with jack as our captain! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a good time in Austin.
Kyle L. , 2 years ago
We came from Houston& great experience! Our captain was Bryan and he was absolutely amazing. 10/10 recommend!
Ashlin K. , 2 years ago
We had the absolute best time! It was the highlight of our bachelorette trip and it’s all the girls have been talking about since. I cannot recommend this enough.
Kat M. , 2 years ago
10/10 would recommended. Had the best time with caption cole and dezzy ! They made it so fun and worth the experience. Also they don’t cost an arm and a leg. Definitely will be back. Definitely will be booking with them again
Maraam G. , 2 years ago
We had an amazing time with this rental. The boat was immaculate and the crew was extremely accommodating, flexible, and polite. I’d easily recommend this rental company to anyone looking to have a great day out on the lake.
Michael K. , 2 years ago
The best day out on Lake Travis! Thomas was an awesome captain who made sure we got to party and enjoy the lake to the fullest. Boat was perfect with a slide, huge pad for the water, bluetooth speaker and cooler with ice!
Jennifer C. , 2 years ago
What a fun outing with friends! Charlie (Charles) was our captain and he made our experience that much more memorable. He showed us around where we wanted to go, laughed with us, gave us some good pointers on things to do in the water. Our group was nothing but smiles all day! The boat was a good size, very clean and not one issue. Would totally recommend! Thank you again!
Daniel H. , 2 years ago
Had such a pleasant experience with Big Tex mainly due to our captain Jake. He was kind , patient and so easy going. My daughter and her friends had so much fun! Thank you!
Judith L. , 2 years ago
Colt was fantastic and made the experience super fun! And his sweet pup Sheila being on the boat was the best surprise. Next time we come to Austin we will definitely rent from Big Tex again!
Sanya K. , 2 years ago
10/10 would recommend! We went for my sister’s bachelorette trip and the captain was really great and easy to get along with. He cared about our safety around other anchored boats and even swam kinda far when one of our inner tubes flew off the boat. If you’re looking for a fun addition to your Austin trip this is it!!!
Dani C. , 2 years ago
We had a great time with Big Tex Rentals! Jake our driver was great driving and letting us know all the fun things we could do, while still making sure everyone stayed safe. Could not have asked for a better time on the water and it’s all thanks to Big Tex and Jake!
David P. , 2 years ago
Our hosts were knowledgeable, professional, but also easy-going. It was my best boating experience. I’d recommend them to anyone!
Inyah H. , 2 years ago
Had an amazing time on lake travis. Our driver was really nice and informative. He interacted with us and showed us around. Would recommend!
jasmine t. , 2 years ago
Had such a good time celebrating a friend’s birthday on the lake this weekend! Gotta give a big shout out to our driver Spencer for taking us out! We all had a blast and it wouldn’t have been possible without him. Looking forward to next time!
Nathan Y. , 2 years ago
Captain Cole took our group of 11 out to Devils Cove for July 4th & it was beyond what we expected! Fun for all ages, my 6 yr old couldn’t stay off the slide he loved it. Sound system thumped great & the atmosphere at devil’s cove was top tier! Will definitely be chartering with them in the future.
Keegan J. , 2 years ago
Corbin set us up with a super nice 2 story tritoon boat for a party of 16 of us accompanied by their awesome captain Spencer. I couldn’t recommend their services more. 10/10 experience
Jacob K. , 2 years ago
Second year choosing Big Tex for our 4th of July celebration. Great captains and awesome boats!
Cale B. , 2 years ago
A group of 15 from my sorority booked with Big Tex and we had the best time!! Booking was very smooth and all details were laid out clearly. Our captain, Jack, picked us up right on time and was super accommodating during our rental. He brought us to a fun area and we met a bunch of new people!! It was a great day. We will definitely rebook!
Taylor H. , 2 years ago
We booked the pontoon boat with the slide for a bachelorette party. Captain Jason and Trevor were awesome. They made sure we had the perfect time! Slide was fun! It was everything we hoped for. I just wish we rented the whole day. We had a blast.
Kellie P. , 2 years ago
Absolutely top top top experience. We spent 4 hr in the lake with Coddy, an excellent instructor and boat captain! Super cordial and fun. We will definitely do this again!!!!
Pao F. , 2 years ago
Absolutely perfect day on the water! They were on time, took us to devils cove and we tied off to about 6 different boats! The slide was soooo worth it!
Mirandi A. , 2 years ago
Great experience, one of the best parts of the bachelorette! Cole was super chill and knowledgeable about the lake and boating!
Taylor O. , 2 years ago
Very fun and luxious experience renting with Big Tex Boat Rentals! We can’t want to check out their other boat rental options but the Wake Boat experience was 10/10
Kristen V. , 2 years ago
Had a great time took us to a good spot and the boat captain was very cool he gave us a little tour of the place while we were on the way to spot there and back so would definitely recommend it
Cameron D. , 2 years ago
Used Big Tex Boat Rentals for my Bach this past weekend and it was absolutely amazing! We had Colt as our caption and he was great, super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Also I personally think our boat was better than the others on the lake, couldn’t recommend Big Tex Boat Rentals or captain Colt more! Thanks for the great experience
April L. , 2 years ago
Amazing time. Boat was in great shape and the sound system was very good. Great time on the lake and would absolutely recommend doing it. 10/10 experience. Colt was the man!
Matthew W. , 2 years ago
Great experience and captain! We had a big group (16 people) and Colin took good care of us and steered us in the right direction. I’d book again!
Gabriella B. , 2 years ago
Can’t recommend booking with big tex boat rentals enough!! The boat day was the highlight of my bachelorette trip! We had the most amazing day and Captain Collin was so fun! 10/10!
Brena D. , 2 years ago
The boat ride was a good time. We had a bachelorette party and Thomas made sure we had a good time on the boat by letting us use our music and leave us to party how we like to. There was life jackets, a lily pad and a slide which made it safe and even more of a good time.
Julie R. , 2 years ago
Big Tex Boat Rentals did a fantastic job by making our day memorable despite the poor weather. Captain Spence was on top of his game and very enjoyable throughout the day.
Nicholas C. , 2 years ago
My friends and I had an amazing time with Big Tex last weekend! Collin, our captain was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely book with them again!!!
Janelle M. , 2 years ago
Literally the best company, if you get a chance to request a captain request colt. They brought us around on Memorial Day for my birthday with 13 of my friends and it was the highlight of our trip!
Taylor V. , 2 years ago
I have rented from Big Tex many times, their boats and their captains are all top notch. Their boats are well kept, clean, and have great sound and their captains are all responsible, chill, and great to be around.
Jonathan T. , 2 years ago
10 out of 5 starts! I booked a boat for my birthday which happened to be memorial day weekend – we had the best time! Tyler was our captain and was awesome. He was very attentive and happy to make sure we were all having a great time! I will definitely book again for my next austin trip!
Laura L. , 2 years ago
You have NOT experienced Austin until you’ve had a party on a boat. They have options on Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Number one charter company for Bachelor and Bachelorette parties in Austin.
Laura L. , 2 years ago
Our driver was very professional and helped keep all of our girls safe on our bachelorette boat ride! We all had so much fun!!
Karli G. , 2 years ago
Awesome experience. Boat was clean/as expected, captain was professional and fun, and knew exactly where to bring us for a fun party day with other boats.
Matthew F. , 2 years ago
This was such a fun experience!! Our driver was awesome, and understanding with the group that we had. I would go again, and recommend this for a fun weekend!!
Jessica M. , 2 years ago
Great experience. The boat is perfect for a big group and a lot of fun. The staff was super helpful and easy to work with and made sure we had a great time. Prices were best of all competitors that I saw as well.
Isaac B. , 2 years ago
If I could give this more stars I would!! Truly one of the most memorable experiences, our bachelorette crew had SO much fun. Shout out to Colt and Sheila for curating the most epic boat day and being absolute legendary captains.
Katie C. , 2 years ago
We had a great time on the boat! Corbin was our captain, he was super friendly and made for a great experience for our group. Would definitely recommend booking with this company!
Pranay P. , 2 years ago
We had fabulous time celebrating our daughter’s UT graduation! Collin was an awesome captain. The weather and scenery were perfect. Highly recommend!!
Lanita G. , 2 years ago
We had an amazing time with BigTex Boat Rentals! Captain Cole was amazing! We had a blast on Lake Austin!
Christina S. , 2 years ago
We had an amazing adventurous yet relaxing day with 30 people spread across 3 boats all thanks to the awesome boats and captains at Big Tex Boat Rentals.
Ryan H. , 2 years ago
If I could give them more stars I would.
From the beginning, Colt was perfect and I couldn’t ask for a better captain and experience.
THE BEST time I ever had in Austin, hands down thanks to him.
melanie m. , 2 years ago
I had an excellent experience working with Corbin. My friend was looking to rent a boat for a ladies’ outing and he made the booking process simple and worked with us on accommodating a few special requests. On the day of the rental, he arrived early and helped load up our belongings. He was a great captain and we had great time on our outing. He made sure that we returned back on time. I would recommend Big Tex Boat Rentals to anyone on Lake Austin or Lake Travis.
Nataliya M. , 2 years ago
We had a great time with our bachelorette party on the boat. Our captain, Corbin, was the best! Definitely recommend for bachelorette parties.
Taylor D. , 2 years ago
Highly recommend Big Text Boat Rentals! I got us it for my sister’s bachelorette party and they were so easy to communicate with and nothing but great! Corbin was the greatest captain!
Katelin Y. , 2 years ago
Big Tex! Words can’t describe how much fun I had on Sunday with my friends who I haven’t seen in years as well as my partner. They provided superb customer service, as well as patience given I’ve never been to Mansfield Dam pick up location. Corbin and Colin need a raise.
Shaunda H. , 2 years ago
We went on a trip with Corbin and his boat and our group had a lot of fun. You could tell it was a new boat and was super clean. Plenty of space for our group of ten and will 100% be using him again!
Marciela M. , 2 years ago
Big Tex boat rentals was awesome! Corbin helped us out, he was very professional and made sure we had everything we needed for a great day on the water! Will definitely be a returning customer this summer.
Alexis S. , 2 years ago
If you are looking for a captained boat rental in Austin, look no further. Corbin is fantastic!

From initial research through the booking process his level of communication was outstanding. Prior to our rental day, he answered all our questions, gave great detailed instructions and maintained communication right up to us boarding the boat.

The boat was huge and spotless. Had a large cooler (with ice) for our food and drinks. He asked us how we wanted to spend the day on the lake and then proceeded to do exactly what we asked.

After being out on the lake and seeing what other companies have to offer he by far had the nicest boat on the water.

Several of us have been on boats before and we all felt his level of experience and professionalism was superb. Corbin was very accommodating and committed to ensuring our group had a memorable experience.
Sha A. , 2 years ago
Could not have been a better experience. This boat has everything! It has plenty of room, it is very clean, has speakers, cooler, floats for the water etc. Corbin knows his way around the lake and how to have a good time. Super nice to have someone that can keep us safe yet keep us having fun. If you are a group you have to book with them! If I come back to Austin, Corbin and Big Tex boat rentals is the first people im calling. Great day on the water =)
Daniel M. , 2 years ago
It was so much fun!! Had a great experience! Captain Cole was awesome! One little thing though is that we were back to the dock 25 minutes before our time-was up. But other than that, we had a great time. I would highly recommend!!
Amy G. , 2 years ago
Had the best boat day on lake Travis with Big Tex!! They were so helpful and professional and made sure we had everything we needed. Brought a bunch of friends out for my birthday and everyone had a blast! Mitchell was a great captain, highly recommend.
Christian H. , 2 years ago
Big Tex Boat Rental was an awesome experience for our bachelor party weekend. We rented a pontoon for a group of 6 guys and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We went to Lake Travis since they recommended Party Cove and there were tons of other parties when we were there on a Friday afternoon. Corbin was super helpful in coordinating everything and answering any questions we had. Captain Joe was professional, but also a genuinely great guy to have for our group. He made sure we had a good time and honestly we were sad to say goodbye when he got back to the dock. Definitely recommend Big Tex Boat Rentals for any occasion down in Austin!
Kevin P. , 2 years ago
Corbin and his team were so great to work with! Communicated well throughout the whole planning process and very responsive. The boat was very clean and had one large cooler on each boat for us to use. My friends and I will forever use Big Tex Boat Rentals!
Kara B. , 2 years ago
Best boat charter in Austin, TX! Love that we could pick either Lake Austin or Lake Travis – both fun but different experiences. Corbin and his crew are fun and professional. My friends and I have used Big Texas Boat Rentals many many times and are always impressed.
Cecelia F. , 2 years ago
I planned a bachelor party and a friend who who did Big Tex recommended this excusion. Very simple booking process online. FAQ provided information and an easy communication method. The company said how to get to the park and where to walk to board the pontoon. Captain Corbin was very professional and even had a dog onboard. The pontoon was clean, lily pads, sound blue tooth speaker, and a large cooler filled with ice. We tied up with several pontoons in Devil’s Cove. It was a phenomenal day on the lake! 10/10
Jes J. , 2 years ago
We went on a trip with Corbin and his boat and our group had a lot of fun. You could tell it was a new boat and was super clean. Plenty of space for our group of ten and will 100% be using him again!
Isaac Q. , 3 years ago
We had an awesome time with Corbin on Lake Austin. He was more than accommodating and made sure we were all safe and having fun. It was easy to book and very affordable leaving from the 360 bridge. We will definitely be using Big Tex Boat Rentals again and recommend them to anyone looking for a nice relaxing day on Lake Austin.
Jennie D. , 3 years ago
Absolutely loved big Tex rentals! Had a great time out there on the lake. Our captain was awesome and he really knew all the great spots on the lake. He was prepared with a cooler, ice, a Lilly pad, and good vibes. Very happy with the price too so if you need a good time on the lakes here in Austin go through big Tex rentals!
Joe K. , 4 years ago
Great rental company with VERY fair prices compared to other services on the lake. Highly recommend Captain Corbin for your day on the lake with family and/or friends. He took great pictures without us even requesting and had them in our inbox by the next day. Could not have asked for a better experience.
Give these guys a call!
Kyle R. , 4 years ago
This was hands down one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life! Corbin was one of the coolest, laid back, and fun people I’ve ever had the pleasure of hanging out with. 11/10 recommend if you want to have a fun time out!
Michael G. , 4 years ago
Used these guys for a boat rental in the middle of July. Had a weekend planned to visit Austin with a big group of friends, but our trip was kind of last minute.
We were recommend to Big Tex by some friends and they did not disappoint.

Even though we were last minute, they were grateful to have us and they were very professional. The boats were very clean and the crew was personable and friendly. Because we waited to book a rental, they had a second charter later in the day and made sure they were punctual and on time so that they could make it to there second rental. I’d highly recommend this crew!
Tyler M. , 4 years ago
Big Tex Boat Rentals is awesome! We happened to call them to book a trip last minute and they were very accommodating. We rented one of their Pontoons and it was very nice! The boat was extremely clean and well maintained. The one we were on had a huge swim platform on the back. The boat captain Corbin was a really nice guy and made us feel right at home. He went out of his way to make sure my family and I had a great experience. We can’t thank them enough and are looking forward to our next rental with this company! Thanks Big Tex!!!
Collin C. , 4 years ago
We had a great time with Captain Corbin on Lake Travis, not only were their prices VERY fair, he accommodated to us all weekend long and made sure we were happy and had everything we needed for a very enjoyable time on the water. I wouldn’t hesitate to book him again, and would for sure recommend him to anyone! Five stars. Thank you for a great weekend!!
P.S.- Turns out he’s not a half bad photographer as well!
Carson R. , 4 years ago

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