Austin, TX
Austin, Texas
Austin, TX
Lakeway, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
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As the capital of Texas, Austin’s culture is a unique combination of lively music, eclectic art, a novel culinary scene, and the site of countless rivers and lakes for fun-filled boating days. With so much to see and do in Austin, preparing an adventure roadmap to make the most of your time in the area is key. To recharge or escape downtown, rent a boat and spend a lazy (or action-packed) afternoon on Lake Travis or Lake Austin. Both of these go-to lakes have taken shape from dammed segments of the Colorado River, and present endless opportunities for watersports, cliff jumping, raft-ups, party cove hangouts, and so much more.
These popular boat rental styles are perfect for all the unique waterways surrounding Austin:
Pontoon boats are essentially big party barges, large enough to suit families, couples, and groups of friends. Pontoons are perfect vessels for navigating party spots like Devil’s Cove and most of them are also equipped to pull towable tubes.
Wake boats and ski boats provide an adrenaline rush for renters looking to try wakesurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, or kneeboarding for the first time. They also tend to have epic sound systems to help you ‘rock’ the boat.
The lakes surrounding Austin are also destinations primed for exploration on personal watercrafts (PWCs).
Safety Requirements:
Boating License/Education Rules: Texas has a mandatory boat education law that applies to some operators of boats and/or personal watercrafts (PWCs), including a 16-year old minimum age to operate a vessel with horsepower greater than 15 HP (including PWCs).
Life Jacket Requirements: 13 years and under must wear a PFD.
For more information, visit Texas Parks & Wildlife website.
Where to dock your boat, or meet your rental:
Lake Travis Marina
Paradise Cove Marina
Safe Harbor Emerald Point
Riviera Marina
Highland Lakes Marina
For more information, check out the Boating in Austin, TX Guide.
Austin has a humid, subtropical year-round climate that’s enticing to boaters. Cool weather in the winter only sticks around for two months out of the year in December and January, while the rest of the year delivers temperatures in the 70s. Many local boaters will go boating year-round, without ever needing to winterize their boat. Peak boating season on the nearby lakes run from April through October.
Avg. Temperature High: Peaks around 96°F in July and August
Avg. Temperature Low: Around 41-45°F during winter months, from December through February
Avg. Water Temperatures in and around Austin:
73°F in the Spring (March, April, May)
83°F in the Summer (June, July, August)
79°F in Fall (September, October, November)
65°F in Winter (December, January, February)
Frequently asked questions
The cost to rent a boat in Austin for a half-day starts at $170. For a full day on the water prices on average range from $340 and $4,400.
The cost to rent a small yacht in Austin starts at $1400 for a half-day on the water and $3,900 for a full day with a captain.
What makes Boatsetter different is peace of mind. Boatsetter is the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer boat rental. We know choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your experience while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.
At Boatsetter, our mission is to make getting out on the water as easy as possible. With our intuitive booking system, you can rent a boat as soon as today. -First, you must determine your budget and the type of boat you want to rent. -Next, decide where you would like to boat and the kind of boat you would like to spend the day on. -Finally, determine if you will be needing a boat captain and reach out to the boat owner. That’s it! You’re officially on your way to a fantastic day out on the water.
The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat's size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.
You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.
Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.
Boatsetter allows you to rent a yacht for the day. Single-day yacht rentals are available for a select number of yachts. To chat with a yacht specialist please visit: https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters
Boatsetter allows its customers to rent a yacht for the week. Renting a yacht for a week gives you more access to the wide range of yachts available on our platform. You can either book a rental directly through the site or connect with one of our charter specialists to plan your trip here: https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters
Booking a month-long yacht rental is a detailed and hands-off process when working with our team of yacht charter specialists. We tailor each yacht charter to our client's specific wants and needs. Our luxury yacht charter specialists can be reached at (954) 715-4114 or by visiting https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters
We had an excellent time and Chace was an amazing captain. Would highly recommend!
Such a fun experience!
We had an awesome time!! Kristen and team did a wonderful job. Would definitely rent from her again!!
Great boat - everything we needed with no problems. Everyone had a great day on the lake. Will book again.
Great experience for my daughter’s bachelorette weekend. Girls had a great time!
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