Every week someone texts us the same question: “We’re 8 people, what should we book?” The honest answer depends on three things: how many of you want to drive, how long you want to be out, and how much you want to spend per person. Here’s how we break it down.
Pick jet skis if you want adrenaline
Each jet ski takes up to 2 riders, so a group of 6 means 3 jet skis and everyone gets a turn at the handlebars. It’s the better option for couples, small friend groups, and anyone who’s been wanting to try it.
Pricing is simple: $100 per hour per jet ski, with a 2-hour minimum Monday through Friday and from 1 hour on weekends. The full day (8 hours) is $600 per jet ski, which works out to $75 an hour if you want to make a whole day of it.
Keep in mind every driver needs to be 18+, and riders born on or after September 1, 1993 need a Texas boater education card to drive.
Pick the boat with captain if you want to relax
The boat fits up to 10 guests, the captain handles everything, and it comes with a cooler, music and an inflatable sofa to float on. It’s what most birthdays, bachelorette parties and family reunions end up booking.
Pricing: $250 per hour, or $200 per hour when you book 3 hours or more. Split 10 ways, a 3-hour trip is $60 per person, which is hard to beat for a private boat on Lake Travis.
Nobody needs a boater card, kids can come along, and grandparents are welcome.
Why not both?
Some groups book the boat as home base and add one or two jet skis so people can take turns. The captain anchors in a cove, the jet skis buzz around, and everyone meets back at the boat for snacks. If this sounds like your group, text us at (737) 300-9003 and we’ll set it up together.
A few group tips
Arrive 15 minutes early so the safety briefing doesn’t eat into your time. Have everyone sign the waiver from their phone before arriving (you get a link to share when you book). And bring cash for the park entrance ($5 per person).
Book online at https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/reservas.html or send us a WhatsApp and we’ll answer in English or Spanish.
En español: ¿jet ski o lancha con capitán para tu grupo?
Cada semana nos escriben lo mismo: “Somos 8, ¿qué reservamos?” Depende de tres cosas: cuántos quieren manejar, cuánto tiempo quieren estar en el agua y cuánto quieren gastar por persona.
Elige jet skis si tu grupo quiere adrenalina. Cada jet ski lleva hasta 2 personas, así que un grupo de 6 son 3 jet skis y todos manejan. Cuesta $100 por hora por jet ski, mínimo 2 horas entre semana y desde 1 hora los fines de semana. El día completo (8 horas) sale en $600 por jet ski. Cada conductor debe tener 18+ y, si nació el 1 de septiembre de 1993 o después, necesita el certificado de educación náutica de Texas.
Elige la lancha con capitán si quieren relajarse. Caben hasta 10 personas, el capitán se encarga de todo, e incluye hielera, música y un sofá inflable. Es lo que más reservan los cumpleaños, despedidas y reuniones familiares. Cuesta $250 por hora, o $200 por hora si reservas 3 horas o más. Entre 10 personas, 3 horas salen en $60 por cabeza. Nadie necesita certificado, y pueden venir niños y abuelos.
¿Por qué no los dos? Algunos grupos reservan la lancha como base y agregan uno o dos jet skis para turnarse. Escríbenos al (737) 300-9003 y lo armamos juntos.
Tips para grupos: lleguen 15 minutos antes, firmen el contrato desde el celular antes de llegar (reciben el enlace al reservar) y traigan efectivo para la entrada del parque ($5 por persona).
Reserva en línea en https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/reservas.html o mándanos un WhatsApp. Hablamos español.