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    Lake Travis Pontoon Boat Rental with Slide

    Cruise Lake Travis on a spacious double-decker pontoon complete with captain, slide, and water toys.

    5.0 stars• 2.1K reviews
    From$500

    Duration

    3–10 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 11 people

    Includes

    Captain, fuel, water toys

    Highlights

    Glide across Lake Travis aboard a two-level Avalon Funship pontoon and soak up panoramic views before splashing down the onboard slide. A professional captain handles the helm while you relax with friends and make the most of built-in water toys.
    • Relax on two spacious decks with shaded seating
    • Splash down the integrated water slide into the lake
    • Crank up your playlist on the Bluetooth stereo
    • Float on the Aqua Lily Pad, noodles, and other toys
    • Keep drinks cold in the provided large RTIC cooler
    • Ride worry-free with fuel and safety gear included

    What's Included

    • USCG-licensed captain
    • Fuel and safety equipment
    • Cooler, water slide, floats, Aqua Lily Pad, Bluetooth stereo
    Rentals run 3–10 hours with a four-hour minimum on Saturdays. Maximum 11 guests; a captain is mandatory.
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 11 guests.

    From$45per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel free of charge up to 8 days before your rental. Cancellations 7–3 days prior incur a 50% fee; within 48 hours no refund. No-shows are charged the full amount plus a 20% gratuity. Trips operate rain or shine; severe weather may lead to rescheduling or a full refund. Service may be refused without refund for unsafe or disruptive behavior.

    Meeting details

    Paradise Cove Marina • 17141 Rocky Ridge Rd, Austin, TX

    Experience provided by Big Tex Boat Rentals
    Experience provided by Big Tex Boat Rentals

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    3 Hour Rental

    $500.48

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    2.1K reviews•Google Maps

    Big Tex operates with a team of excellent captains who consistently make Lake Travis outings memorable. Names like Jake, Captain Cole, Brandon, and Ben come up repeatedly, with reviewers praising their professionalism, safety awareness, and ability to balance fun with responsibility. The captains know the lake well, finding the best spots to anchor and ensuring everyone has a relaxed yet exciting time on the water. The boats themselves are clean and well-maintained, with options like double-decker tritoons complete with slides. Groups love this provider for bachelor parties, bachelorettes, and family outings alike. Captains go the extra mile, helping with photos and videos, accommodating last-minute extensions, and genuinely caring about their passengers. With over 2,000 reviews maintaining a perfect rating, the consistency of positive experiences speaks volumes about their reliability and service quality.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had the best day with Big Tex! Captain Colt was amazing- we were having such a good time we wanted to extend our time and he had no problem with us doing that! Our bachelorette group all agreed that the boat was our favorite part of the trip!! We loved his dog Sheila too!!

    Photo of Alexandra Colucci

    Alexandra Colucci

    October 6, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had the best day with Big Tex! Captain Colt was amazing- we were having such a good time we wanted to extend our time and he had no problem with us doing that! Our bachelorette group all agreed that the boat was our favorite part of the trip!! We loved his dog Sheila too!!

    Photo of Alexandra Colucci

    Alexandra Colucci

    October 6, 2025

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