Cruise Lake Travis with a captain on a double-decker tritoon with slide
Enjoy a captained Avalon Windjammer double-decker tritoon on Lake Travis. Take in the views, make a splash on the slide, and relax onboard.
Maximum 15 guests plus captain. Available only on Lake Travis. Saturday rentals have a 4-hour minimum.
Cancel 8+ days before your trip at no charge. Within 7 days, 50% is charged. Within 48 hours, no cancellations. Trips run rain or shine and only cancel for unsafe conditions. If shortened for safety, you are charged only for time used. If the operator cancels for safety, you may receive a full refund minus any non-refundable booking fee, or reschedule. No-shows are charged 100%.
Paradise Cove Marina • 17141 Rocky Ridge Rd, Austin, TX
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3–8 hours
Up to 15 people
Captain, Fuel, Cooler with ice
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.
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!!
Alexandra Colucci
October 6, 2025
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!!
Alexandra Colucci
October 6, 2025