Charter a Malibu 25 LSV on Lake Austin with captain and watersports gear
2-8 Hour Rentals
Up to 11 people
Captain, Fuel, Gear
Ride, surf, and relax on Lake Austin aboard a 2025 Malibu 25 LSV wake boat with a mandatory captain. Choose a 2–8 hour charter and use the included boards, skis, and floats.
A mandatory 20% captain fee (gratuity) is required for all charters and is due to the captain at the end of your reservation.
Cancel 15+ days before for a full refund of deposit minus 6% booking fee. 14-9 days: $100 fee + 6% booking fee. 8-3 days: 50% of total + 6% booking fee. Within 72 hours: no cancellations (100% charged). Full refund if operator cancels for unsafe weather (minus booking fee).
Plan for a mandatory 20% captain fee (gratuity) due directly to your captain at the end of your charter unless you already pre-paid it during checkout.
Some pickup locations may charge additional fees. Travis County Parks (including Loop 360) lists a $5 per person cash-only entry fee, and Loop 360 has no on-site parking (a small off-site lot is noted). These fees are separate from your charter.
Yes. Everyone in your party must complete the online waiver before your trip to avoid delays.
Lake Austin pick up location located at Loop 360 boat ramp
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.
Brandon was so great. He is very knowledgeable about the water. I had a great time with him for friends birthday. I highly recommend. You will have a time.
Victori Oruonyehu
May 25, 2026
Brandon was so great. He is very knowledgeable about the water. I had a great time with him for friends birthday. I highly recommend. You will have a time.
Victori Oruonyehu
May 25, 2026