Rio

5.0/5 stars 25 reviews
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About Rio

“My love for marine life extends to the Northern Pacific coast of Mexico in a town called Sayulita where I ran whale watching, sailing and fishing tours for vacationers on a 50' Trimaran. Anything from fishing to spinnaker flying & eventually, short live music performances (by www.themusichost.com). Now, bringing my previous experiences to my hometown of Austin, i’m well aware of how to treat clients and enjoy making quality time for my guests on the water. 🙌”


Aboard since 2021

From Austin, TX

Reviews of Rio (25)

  • Allen
    Allen
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 04th

    Great Experience!

  • Amy
    Amy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 12th

    We had a wonderful afternoon with Rio and he helped make my mother‘s 85th birthday special!

  • Matthew
    Matthew
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 13th

    Mark, our captain, was fantastic! The boat was pretty dirty but the experience was still great.

  • Cristal
    Cristal
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 29th

  • Christopher
    Christopher
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 30th

  • Serg
    Serg
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 22nd

    Rio was a great host.

  • Alyssa
    Alyssa
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 02nd

    Rio was the best captain we could’ve asked for! This was the highlight of my bachelorette weekend.

  • Dustin
    Dustin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 18th

    Stop looking and book Rio. This guy is awesome. We were a late to arrive and he extended our ride at no cost so we would still get our money’s worth. He also captained the boat at no extra cost. Rio also had a cooler and bags of ice waiting for us. The amenities included: paddle board, kayak, 2 tubes and a huge foam pad. Everything about the boat was awesome but the best part was Rio he is the coolest nicest host I could have ever asked for and he made this an unforgettable trip. I booked this for my girlfriends birthday and it was the best day ever. I’m definitely going to be coming back

  • Bryan
    Bryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 04th

    Perfect pontoon to cruise around the lake and watch the fireworks!

  • Kerri
    Kerri
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 10th

    Rio was a perfect captain. Personable, knows the lake, made sure all my daughter’s friends had a blast tubing. He is a pleasure to work with. Thankful to have my daughter’s birthday be a great one!

  • Weldon
    Weldon
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 22nd

    Rio was great! He knew exactly where to go on the lake to show my daughter and her friends an awesome time. His boat has so many toys and options to keep a group engaged and happy for a few hours or all day long. We will happily book with him again in the future!

  • Daisy
    Daisy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 21st

    Río is awesome! I recommend booking with him, he goes above and beyond to make your boat experience unforgettable ♥️

  • Jen
    Jen
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 29th

    We had a blast with Rio he was super chill and took us to great spots around the lake.

  • Ethan
    Ethan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 28th

    Rio showed us an awesome time on the lake. An expert captain and a great guy to be around! Would highly recommend Texas Boats & Recreation to anyone who is looking for a day on the water. I had an awesome bachelor party!

  • Jun
    Jun
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 05th

    Rio Lee was a great captain who communicated very well and was always reachable. I was super happy with having him onboard. He took us to the correct places to enjoy the lake, helped us unroll floating pads, anchored the boat, and even played some music. I’ve driven an electric boat in Seattle before, but driving a big gas boat in Lake Travis was a lot different. Having an experienced captain is needed I think.

    If you have an infant, make sure to bring an infant life vest, he only has toddler

  • Sarah
    Sarah
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 06th

    Awesome experience! Rio, the owner, joined us for the day and it was just amazing. Rio knew where to take us for leisurely tours of Lake Travis as well as stops for swims. We had our 3.5 yr old twins and friends and all of us felt safe, welcomed, and like we had known Rio for years. Just a memorable and wonderful experience.

  • Emma
    Emma
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 25th

    I've rented several boats through Boatsetter, and this was the best experience yet! Rio was communicative, timely, and his boat was well stocked for a fun filled day. I highly recommend renting from him, and plan to rent from him again soon.

  • Tray
    Tray
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 09th

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 19th

  • Taffy
    Taffy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 04th

    We highly recommend Rio if your looking for a great time with your family on this boat. It was my husband and 3 boys: 12,8,and 4. They all had so much fun, we sunbathed in the big lilly pad, paddle board, and also soaked in the tubes. Rio knows Lake Travis very well, so he lead us and hosted us with such a great fun relaxed attitude. Just book it and you won’t be disappointed.

  • Stephanie
    Stephanie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 15th

    Rio made it a lot of fun!

  • Justin
    Justin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 15th

  • Neil
    Neil
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 01st

    Had a great time riding the boat. Rio is a perfect captain, we had a fun time with him. Great boat, great instructions from Rio how to get to the boat. A lot of stuff for the water activities. Kidd's approved :)

  • Cinthia
    Cinthia
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 08th

    We had a great time. Will definitely recommend !

  • Krunal
    Krunal
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 22nd

    Rio was great. He was patient and very friendly.