AUSTIN BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Private Lake Austin Day on a 2020 Malibu 22 LSV
A private boat charter for water sports, anchored parties and scenic cruising on Lake Austin—this guide pulls together the facts you need to plan time aboard a 2020 Malibu 22 LSV with ATX Boat Rentals.
Private Lake Austin Day on a 2020 Malibu 22 LSV.
A 2020 Malibu 22 LSV slides across Lake Austin’s glass and current, a compact party platform for a few hours of wakesurfing, swimming and shoreline cruising. The boat is set up for private charters—bringing an experienced captain, room for ten people, a superior sound system and gear for water play—while the route winds past hill country vistas and the long, waterfront estates close to downtown Austin.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic cruising and a popular party cove
Lake Austin’s miles of scenic waterways give the Malibu a string of shoreline views—hill country backdrops and some of Austin’s most prestigious homes—and the charter typically ends with the boat anchored in Lake Austin’s most popular party cove for swimming and hanging out.
Wakesurf-ready with hands-on instruction
The 22 LSV is equipped for water sports and comes with a surfboard and inner tubes; an experienced captain accompanies the rental and can teach wakesurfing at no extra cost.
A small, social platform built for sound and comfort
Seating for ten, Bluetooth audio and an ice chest make the Malibu a compact private-party boat; practical features such as a bimini top add shade while the captain looks after navigation and safety.
What the day feels like
What a Charter Feels Like
Expect a day built around on-water time: a short launch into Lake Austin’s corridor of coves and mansions, established spots for wakesurfing and tubing, and a deliberate pause in the lake’s popular party cove to anchor, swim and socialize. The rental includes an experienced captain who runs the boat and can teach wakesurfing, letting the group focus on music, sun and the lake.
THE LANDSCAPE
Scenic cruising and a popular party cove
Lake Austin’s miles of scenic waterways give the Malibu a string of shoreline views—hill country backdrops and some of Austin’s most prestigious homes—and the charter typically ends with the boat anchored in Lake Austin’s most popular party cove for swimming and hanging out.
THE SPORTS
Wakesurf-ready with hands-on instruction
The 22 LSV is equipped for water sports and comes with a surfboard and inner tubes; an experienced captain accompanies the rental and can teach wakesurfing at no extra cost.
THE BOAT
A small, social platform built for sound and comfort
Seating for ten, Bluetooth audio and an ice chest make the Malibu a compact private-party boat; practical features such as a bimini top add shade while the captain looks after navigation and safety.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter works for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charters operate on Lake Austin; the lake is located a short distance from downtown Austin and is the launching area for this boat.
Weekday rates (Monday–Thursday, 3-hour minimum): Three-hour rental $675; Four-hour rental $900; Six-hour rental $1,350. A 20% gratuity is automatically applied to parties of 10+ and if you participate in water sports.
Boat amenities include Bluetooth audio, an ice chest, surfboard, inner tubes and a bimini top.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is a captain provided?
Yes. The rental comes paired with an experienced captain who can drive and teach wakesurfing at no extra cost.
How many people fit on the boat?
The 2020 Malibu 22 LSV seats ten comfortably.
What are the rates and minimums?
Weekday rates (Monday–Thursday, 3-hour minimum) are: Three-hour $675, Four-hour $900, Six-hour $1,350.
Are there extra charges I should know about?
A 20% gratuity will be automatically applied to parties of 10+ and if you participate in water sports.
What gear and amenities are provided?
The boat includes Bluetooth audio, an ice chest, a surfboard, inner tubes and a bimini top.