Hear From Our Guests
Customer Stories & Experiences
Discover firsthand accounts of diverse adventures and see why our service is a recurring choice for those seeking exceptional experiences on the water.
Meet the Team
Introducing Our Expert Captains
A former competitive swimmer , jack grew up in and around the water. A native of Nebraska, Jack.
Jack L
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Captain Phillip has been working at the rental company for several seasons, and is known for his friendly.
PHILLIP D.
BEDFORD, TEXAS
Gavin has had his boating license since he was 10 years old in Kansas. Moving down to Austin,.
GAVIN M.
ANDALE, KANSAS
A firefighter/paramedic, EMT, and an amphibious medic Colt is more than a qualified boat captain. He is also.
COLT R.
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
Captain Mitchell is a native born Texan, who ended up growing up in San Diego California, and has.
MITCHELL M.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Together, We Make Austin Fun
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Your Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Boat Operation and Experience
A typical tip is 20%. For water sports or groups over 10, a 20% gratuity is automatically added.
Only our captains, who are licensed and extensively trained, can operate the boats for safety and insurance reasons.
Yes, but please inform us beforehand. Ensure your pet has a life jacket.
Absolutely! We want your time on the water to be as celebratory as possible. Balloons and other decorations are a-ok, so go ahead and deck out the boat to match your lakeside fun.
Just a heads-up: While we love a little sparkle, glitter can be messy and stick around long after the party’s over. So, we kindly ask that you leave the glitter at home for the sake of keeping our boats looking their best!
Boat Rental Information
Each rental features a skilled captain, fuel, a top-tier sound system, floating mat, floaties, safety gear, a filled cooler with ice (for $20 Addl.), and more!
Rental Inclusions and Costs
No need, we provide a large cooler with ice free of charge.
Fuel is included in the hourly rate. Additional fees apply for over 20-mile journeys or if we bring boats to different lakes.
Boats are sanitized before each rental. If anyone in your party has COVID-19 symptoms or a recent positive test, please avoid joining the rental.
Transportation and Arrival
Rideshare is recommended. We offer a 25% discount with Fetii using code “BIGTEX25” for 15-passenger vans, not just to the lake but around Austin too!
Bring ice, towels, sunscreen, cups, sunglasses, food, drinks, $5 cash per person, and plenty of water.
Avoid red wine, glitter, messy food, glass beer bottles, and negative vibes!
Certainly, but no red wine or glass beer bottles. Cans and plastic are preferred.
We’ve got two pick-up locations to make your trip a breeze! Our main spot is at Paradise Cove Marina (17141 Rocky Ridge rd., Austin, TX 78734). They have plenty of parking and charge a fee of $5 per person to enter the marina, plus $20 per vehicle for parking (your awesome crew included!).
Our other option is Mansfield Dam. This is a cash-only location with a $5 per person entrance fee to the park itself. Keep in mind that we only have one boat picking up from Mansfield Dam at this time, so be sure to confirm your pick-up spot when you book your unforgettable Big Tex experience!