Sail Austin Charters is a Lake Travis private yacht charter service, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country on beautiful Lake Travis. We offer a unique way to experience the best that Lake Travis has to offer… come celebrate your special occasion with us in style! Take a look at just some of the services we provide:

The yacht is a Hunter 450 Passage. She is named Quintessence and is the largest sailing vessel on Lake Travis. Her size is impressive as she is a 27,000 lb center cockpit, sloop-rigged cruiser fully capable of sailing anywhere in the world. She is complimented with two staterooms (bedrooms), each with queen berths (beds). The main salon has a dining table which easily seats 5 – 7 people and which can be converted to sleep two additional people. Finally, the port side seating sleeps a 7th person, if needed. The galley (kitchen) is fully equipped with microwave, three burner propane stove and oven. There are also two heads (bathrooms), each with a toilet and sink. The forward head has a shower and there is also a standalone shower/tub in the main stateroom. Additionally, there is an outside shower on the aft (back) of the yacht which allows you to rinse off with both warm and cold water when exiting the lake. On the back deck are two oversized cushions for taking in the sun as well as two seats built into the aft rail. The center cockpit seats 8-10 people and has a bimini sun cover and convertible table for eating in the fresh air. In short… it is a luxury yacht built for safety and designed to impress.

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Mary Catherine Holcomb

Our Saturday with Captain Tim was amazing! He is such an expert and also made everyone feel “at home” while helping us enjoy our experience to the max! He even photographs your event so you can save all of these memories! I highly recommend Capt. Tim for any of your boating excursions !!
2 weeks ago
Chaslyn

I was completely surprised by my bridal party with the yacht cruise for my bachelorette weekend. Captain Tim was great! He was professional, knowledgeable, sweet, and fun! We had a memorable time sailing with him:-) Thanks Cap’ Tim!
1 month ago
Stephanie Snyder

Loved our evening on Lake Travis with Captain Tim and his big, beautiful sailboat. We sailed until sunset, then dropped anchor and watched a spectacular fireworks show. Sailed home to relaxing music. What a special Fourth of July for our family! Not sure how we’ll top this next year!
1 month ago
John Davernport

The recent Sunset Sail with you was an awesome experience. Not only was the sunset experience beautiful, but it was a joy seeing first-hand an accomplished sea and lake Captain managing the boat with skill.
2 months ago
Amanda Kilpatrick

I want to take the time to express how much I enjoyed sailing with my bachelorette party with Captain Tim. It’s easy to find a party boat to rent for the day, but what really sold me was Captain Tim and his charter. From the beginning, he was very excited for our trip, easy to communicate with, and most of all, fun! The boat is beautiful and has all the great amenities. He made me and my girls feel special and it definitely was a day for the books. I could not recommend his sail boat enough and as a really great bonus, he’s also a photographer so my girls and I have these funny and amazing photos from the day uploaded directly after!
3 months ago
Katie Hogan

We sailed Sail Austin Charters for a day during my bach weekend in Austin and could not be happier with the experience! Cap’n Tim was easy to work with and made the entire experience stress free from the time of booking through the time we got off the boat. Tim made us all feel safe and comfortable and ensured we had a great time. He also takes complimentary photography which was a big hit with our group. The day on his boat was by far my favorite day of the entire trip, I would highly recommend sailing with Tim to anyone considering a boat trip!
4 months ago
Hannah

This was a great excursion! The boat was beautiful and had everything we needed and Captain Tim made sure our bachelorette party had an amazing day! The pictures he took were a nice touch — didn’t have to worry about keeping my phone out and capturing the day… just enjoyed myself!
4 months ago
Veronica Winther

We had the best time on our sunset birthday cruise! Cap’n Tim was such a pleasure, and made everything seem less. I highly recommend the 3 hour sunset cruise, it was the perfect amount of time and the weather couldn’t have been better. Thank you so much for taking photos for us and helping make Greyson’s birthday so special.

We’ll be back for sure!
11 months ago
Jane Uschak

My husband and I just celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary with Captain Tim and 3 other passengers. It was my husbands surprise to me. I had no idea. We had a great time. It was so relaxing. Great company and great music. Loved it.
11 months ago
Josh

Captain Tim and his boat are top notch! We concluded a week long trip to Austin with a nice sunset sail on Lake Travis and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From beginning to end, Captain Tim was helpful, accommodating, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend taking a private charter with him if you’re in the area!
12 months ago
TJ

Captain Tim was AWESOME! My friends surprised me for my birthday with an evening sailboat excursion from 6 – 10 pm. I could not recommend this more. We sailed for a bit, swam for a long bit, and then went night sailing which is something I will never forget. Not to mention Captain Tim was so great, took tons of pictures of us, and even taught some of us how to drive the sailboat. We had 10 people and it was perfect. He let us use the downstairs area to store our food and change. 10/10 experience.
1 year ago
Stephanie Williams

Set sail with Sail Austin and Captain Tim on Sat April 28, 2018 and we had a great time!!!!! Cap’t Tim made our trip very enjoyable. Will definitely sail with him again.
1 year ago
Katherine

What an incredible experience! I came with a group of friends, and enjoyed a beautiful day on the water. The marina is beautiful, the boat is gorgeous and comfortable, and Captain Tim is highly skilled and fun to be around. His consummate knowledge about sailing made us all feel very safe, and we even got to experience some fun gusts of wind! We loved the trip, and Captain Tim did so much to make it fun, safe, and memorable for us. His pictures of our group will be great memories for years to come.
2 years ago
Andrea

I came to Austin for a Bachelorette party and sailing with Captain Tim was the highlight of the trip! He accommodated 8 of us on the boat for 4 hours in the afternoon and we had such a fun time. We packed wine and snacks to relax in the sun, and since it was a hot day in October we went swimming off the back of the boat. Captain Tim took care of everything from keeping us safe and comfortable on board, to providing a cooler for our snacks, and keeping the music playing! He took fantastic photos of our whole experience which he shared with us after the trip. It was such a memorable day and a perfect way to celebrate our Bride to be!!
2 years ago
James Headrick

Our cruise with Captain Tim was beyond amazing and he made it such a fun experience! I chartered a private sunset cruise this past weekend to propose to girlfriend (now fiancee!). This was my first time on a sailboat, and Tim made the entire process so simple and easy. The booking process was very clear and I felt confident that we would have a great time. He was very helpful in helping plan the onboard proposal and offered plenty of tips and ideas to make it perfect.

From the moment we arrived, he took the time to show us around and get to know us. He’s very personable and has some great stories about his nearly 50 years of sailing! We enjoyed sitting and talking with him while we set out from the dock. Once we were underway, we sat out on the back of the sailboat and enjoyed a picnic and wine that I brought along and spent the remainder of the cruise on the bow watching the water splash by and looking at the scenery. He even let us take the wheel for a bit which was awesome!

The sailboat is beautiful, well maintained, and he offers pretty much everything we needed! We felt at home on the boat and enjoyed the gorgeous weather! Captain Tim is also a photographer and took amazing photos of us throughout the cruise and also captured our engagement perfectly! We’ll treasure this experience for a lifetime and I can’t recommend Sail Austin and Captain Tim enough! We will definitely be coming back with friends!
2 years ago
Renee Guthrie

Perfect Day to Sail and a host who made sure our every need was catered to. Captain Tim was the best. Everything we could have asked for and more was provided. Definitely recommend him!
2 years ago
Jason O'Neal

Captain Tim is a consummate gentleman. A generous host with enough experience to know when the guests wish to remain among their own private discourse. The sailboat is lovely, well maintained and is a joy to sail upon.

I highly recommend chartering with Captain Tim. The entire evening built memories that will last a lifetime. I also recommend booking for 3 hours as the standard 2 hour would not have been enough.
2 years ago
Cher Pope

Chartered the boat for 4 hours for 4th of July weekend and what a treat! We had never been sailing before so we didn’t really know what to expect. Talk about pleasantly surprised. Everything was perfect from the huge selection of music to serving up watermelon while we took a dip in the lake. Victoria played my favorite “sailing” song just as the sun staterted to set, I’ll never forget that. Didn’t want it to end but I’m ready to do it again. Thank you captain Tim and Victoria for wonderful memories made.
2 years ago
Maggie C.

Tim was a fabulous captain and photographer and an even more patient human for putting up with our bachelorette party! We were a bit worried about impending weather but Tim was right. We pushed our ride back an hour and by the end, the sun was shining. We all very much enjoyed the experience. 10/10 would recommend.
2 years ago
DavidL

Big thanks to Cap’n Tim! It was a great time relaxing on the lake with friends! If you have never sailed before then I highly recommend you plan an afternoon with Cap’n Tim!
2 years ago
Heather N.

Captain Tim and Victoria were wonderful and the sail was really beautiful. The boat is in pristine shape, and we just loved the entire experience. As we pulled into the slip, we were already arranging our next trip. Can’t wait to do it again!
3 years ago
Utalison10 C.

Sail Austin and Captain Tim were great! It was so peaceful sailing around Lake Austin. The sail boat was really nice and Captain Tim is delightful. Highly recommend Sail Austin for your next charter whether for a bachelorette party or a family and friends outing. Thanks Captain Tim!
3 years ago
Laura N.

The best time, on a stunning boat, with the wonderful Captain Tim! This was the first time our group of friends and family has done a sail boat charter. We are so glad we went with Sail Austin and Captain Tim–and now, we can’t imagine heading out on the lake any other way! Far superior to the party barges and motor boat rentals we’ve done in the past. By the time our sail was wrapping up, we were already planning the next one! Unforgettable experience. Thank you, Captain Tim!
3 years ago
Sallie E.

Cap’n Tim was great! The bride and all of the girls had a fabulous time sailing and celebrating! I definitely recommend Sail Austin to anyone who wants to go sailing or just enjoy a good time in Austin!
3 years ago
Hannah C.

My girlfriends chartered with Cap’n Tim for my bachelorette party. Everything was absolutely perfect!! The boat was pristine, Cap’n Tim was wonderful, and we all had SUCH a fabulous time. Bonus: Cap’n Tim took pictures for us during the whole trip, it was amazing. HIGHLY recommend!!
3 years ago
Amy D.

We sailed with Capt. Tim for a big family event and it was amazing! We had 11 people in our party for a 4-hour sunset cruise on Lake Travis and it exceeded my expectations. Way more fun and entertaining than a party barge. 🙂 It’s a surprisingly large boat, so there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. And despite the heat we were comfortable between the wind and the covered top– and of course the water. We thoroughly enjoyed being able to anchor and swim. Captain Tim was wonderful to work with, and even took pictures for us and sent us a DropBox link within a few days. Worth the money for some great memories. I highly recommend!
3 years ago
Fiona M.

We had a perfect evening on beautiful Lake Travis with Captain Tim for a bachelorette weekend. The boat is beautiful, the lake is gorgeous, and Captain Tim is a gem. I’ve been on many sailboats where we spend a lot of time motoring, but with Sail Austin, we actually sailed the entire time. We ate great food, drank champagne, listened to fun music over the boat’s sound system, and jumped off the boat to swim and float with Captain Tim’s train of pool noodles. I get motion sick easily and Captain Tim even had some essential oils to give me to help with some brief queasiness while we were sitting on the boat before we started sailing (I’m super sensitive) – it was smooth sailing from there on out! The boat trip was a highlight of our group’s weekend in Austin and I’d highly recommend it to anyone!
3 years ago
Andrea C.

What an amazing experience we had on our sunset cruise with Captain Tim! It’s only been a few weeks, but we look at our pictures often to feel that wonderful relaxing feeling again. Nothing like a beautiful sunset cruise on Lake Travis! Captain Tim was a super professional. We had never been sailing before but hope to do so much more often now! Highly recommend!
3 years ago
Pete H.

We had the PERFECT experience on Captain Tim’s boat! There was a group of 8 of us visiting from Chicago and we wanted a getaway from cell phones, offices and all the other bullshit we face on the daily.

From the peacefulness of zipping through the water, to the amazing food (ceviche, guac and chicken salad), to the refreshing dip in the cove to the gorgeous sunset, it couldn’t have been better. If you’re looking to get back to the good life, go pay Tim a visit!
3 years ago
Wes B.

Captain Tim was awesome! We had a group of 6 for a 3 hour evening cruise. He is very fun and knows how to show a great time. Highly recommend.
3 years ago
Theresa K.

Best present I could have ever given! Truly a unique and memorable experience! I booked a 3 hour charter with Captain Tim for my fiancé’s birthday. I kept it a secret from him and he was so surprised when we got there! I don’t think he stopped smiling once the entire time. We got lucky with a beautiful day, the clouds were gorgeous and had a perfect sunset! The sailboat was stunning, then you see the inside and it’s even more amazing. Captain Tim had everything available that you might need, from plates to the bottle opener. We were allowed to bring our own food and drinks, l also brought a birthday cake along. And by far the nicest thing was Captain Tim took pictures! I find in my family I’m always the one taking the pictures so I’m never in any. It was nice for a change to see myself! Captain Tim made it super easy and sent them to me via drop box the next day. He does this at no extra charge! We can’t wait to go back in the summer and go swimming! Thank you so much Captain Tim for such a wonderful time!
4 years ago
Carisa L.

I worked with Captain Tim to plan my boyfriend’s surprise party and it was perfect! He made sure we were prepared ahead of time and we were able to bring our own food, drinks and music! We had a wonderful time swimming and enjoying the sunset. I would recommend to anyone! Try it out – It’ll be an unforgettable experience! 🙂
4 years ago