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    Retro Boat Rentals ATX

    Leave the dock and go back in time

    What makes it fun

    Imagine cruising the lake in one of several vintage fiberglass boats that have been restored to their original mid-century design with retro cool colors, fins and chrome details. This enviable old-school style meets a fantastic eco-friendly update – it’s now electric! The zero emissions electric motors create an environmentally clean, quiet experience for even the novice boater.

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    Retro Boat Rentals ATX
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    Todd Bank

    17:24 28 May 25
    We had a group of 4 take out a Retro Boat late afternoon. Max and the staff were super helpful and we had a great time. I would recommend this to others looking for a relaxing few hours.

    Christopher Benavidez

    15:23 28 May 25
    This was our first time going out on the water and the staff was incredible. The first attendant showed us the ins and outs of the boat and Max talked us through the do’s and don’ts on the water. It was such a relaxing experience with gorgeous views.

    Nathan Lenss

    19:25 27 May 25
    What a blast! If you have never done this, you need to. Went with my wife, daughter and the grandgirls! So much fun. Make sure Tate is the one to set you sail. He was great, very informative and very helpful. I will definitely do it again!

    Kelly Brynn

    16:19 27 May 25
    We had such a fun and beautiful morning on the water. Angel was SO friendly and helpful too. 15/10 will do this again and recommend to everyone we know. Thanks for a great time!

    Tyler Milliren

    14:46 27 May 25
    We had a great time taking out one of the retro boats last weekend. Would highly recommend if you're looking for something different on Lady Bird Lake. The entire process was easy and Angel and Jensen were helpful the entire time!

    c whi

    01:40 10 Dec 24
    Amazing time on the water with my friends. Staff was super friendly. Ethel (our boat) was super cute. Would definitely recommend & visit again.

    Sheila Stewart

    18:06 03 Dec 24
    We enjoyed a tour of Ladybird Lake and the Austin Skyline on a sunny day in early December in the lovely mint-green Edith.

    Christin Bagwell Hyde

    19:54 26 Nov 24
    This is such a delightful experience! Highly recommend!

    Katherine Okeefe

    04:57 25 Nov 24
    This is a must do while in Austin! My husband and I had such a wonderful sunset cruise. The staff was really helpful and friendly.

    Jon K

    16:24 23 Nov 24
    The staff was extremely helpful in planning my surprise proposal. Everything went perfect! Such an amazing boat ride! 11/10!!

    Ryan Stermer

    14:43 12 Mar 23
    Had an amazing experience! I spoke with Rachel. She helped me book the boat outing. Rachel and her team were amazing! She was very detailed and had great communication! We walked right up to the dock and they had everything ready to go! Great experience and would absolutely recommend this company to anyone coming to Austin! A++

    T Smith

    01:27 04 Jan 23
    Recently got engaged on a Retro Boat Rental and it was a great experience from start to finish. Booking was easy, rates were reasonable, and the customer service was great. When I told Nathan about my occasion, he immediately offered to help in anyway with my reservation. The boat was awesome and very easy to operate. The views are unbeatable. I would highly recommend to anyone who lives in or may be visiting Austin.

    Priya Gupta

    21:22 07 Nov 22
    What a beautiful experience! Totally recommend the retro boat rentals, I booked it last year and was not able to go on that day and they refunded me as gift card for future use. I used it this year and this the reservation.
    Try to book in time otherwise they go out of the evening tours, we had to take the 2 to 3 30 slot , but it was a beautiful day and we enjoyed a lot! The boats are really cool and they also give you speakers which are great! We took some snacks and drinks to enjoy it on the boat. They also have umbrellas just in case if it rains . Everything was very smooth, we reached he just asked for the last name and they were ready! Totally recommend the this!

    cristal burnett

    15:54 06 Aug 22
    Had the most amazing memorable experience on this little boat. We didn't want to paddle or kayak considering it was over 100 degrees outside. We decided on a retro Boat. The prices were great as well. The staff was so nice and helpful considering we booked for the wrong day and they were accommodating and changed our date and got us out on the water. They even gave us an umbrella for shade and a speaker for no extra charge. Both items were very thoughtful. THANK YOU so much for the experience!!!! We will be back again.

    Nick Athey

    18:14 09 Jul 22
    Really fun way to get to enjoy the city & lake. It’s a bit expensive for 2, but the boats hold 4. The amount of time you have is just enough to do a lap of the eastern part of the lake and check out the Congress bridge. I don’t think you’re allowed to go either west because the lake gets really shallow. We had a great time and the staff was awesome.

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