USCG Licensed · CPR Certified · Veteran‑Owned
Your day on Lake Travis,
in steady hands.
Veteran‑owned charters with Captain Matt — a US Coast Guard licensed captain with decades of first‑responder experience. The kind of calm that turns a great day into a perfect one.
- USCG Licensed
- CPR Certified
- Veteran‑Owned
- First Responder Discount
🇺🇸 25% OFF for verified First Responders & Military — thank you for your service.
Decades of experience. Every charter is safe and easy.
Longtab Charters is a veteran‑owned and operated party boat business on Lake Travis. Captain Matt is a USCG licensed boat captain and CPR certified, with decades of experience as a first responder. Your day on the water is in steady, professional hands.
Charters & Cruises
Pick your day on
Lake Travis.
Two ways to spend the day on the water with Captain Matt. One veteran-owned operation. Everything you need on board — bring your group, your food, and your playlist; we handle the rest.
charter length
flat rate
premium block
Day Charter
$175/hr · 4‑hr minimum
Our most‑booked option. Hours on the water with friends and family — bring food, we bring everything else.
Sunset Cruise
$400 · Sunset block
A shorter, premium cruise timed to the sunset over Lake Travis. Perfect for celebrations and proposals.
Every charter comes with the essentials
The Boat
Charter boat plus fuel for the trip (with few exceptions).
The Captain
USCG licensed, CPR certified — Cpt. Matt drives every trip.
Beverages
Water and non‑alcoholic beverages for everyone on board.
Safety First
Coast Guard‑grade safety gear; calm, professional skipper.
Lake Travis, Austin, Texas
Spring‑fed and surrounded by Hill Country, Lake Travis is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in Texas. We launch from the Austin area and customize every route to your group.
Common questions about a Longtab Charter
How much does a charter cost?
What’s included in the price?
Is there a military or first responder discount?
Ready to set sail?
Tell me the date, your group, and what you're hoping for. I'll send back availability, a confirmed quote, and where to meet — usually the same day.