Your Local Escape on Lake Ray Hubbard

DFW Boat Ride is a local, family-owned business offering scenic public boat rides and private charter cruises right from the Rockwall Harbor in Dallas.

Browse Public Cruises

10,000+

Sunset Cruises

150,000+

Happy customers

18+

years of experience

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Create Memories on the Water

For date night or family fun, life is simply better on the water! With years of experience navigating Lake Ray Hubbard, our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable, personalized service.

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Locally Owned & Operated

As a proud locally owned business, we treat every passenger like family. We hire only experienced, mature, licensed captains and crew to keep you completely safe on the water.

The "No Stress" Promise

We take pride in our highly professional crew. Every trip is navigated by Coast Guard-licensed captains so you can sit back and relax.

Fully captained and professionally crewed (no boat rentals required).

BYOB friendly (beer, wine, seltzers welcome in small/medium coolers).

Complimentary water, sodas, and cups of ice provided.

Feel free to bring a picnic or takeout from The Harbor Rockwall.

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A Fleet Designed  for You

Our Lake Ray Hubbard fleet features three distinct, fully crewed double-deck motor vessels: the Sapphire Star, Harbor Lights, and Sapphire Moon.

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Cruise Your Way

Whether you need an intimate open-air cruiser with VIP lounge seating or a 140-passenger climate-controlled venue for a special event, we have the perfect boat for your next outing.

Private Cruise Info

Three Boats for 49 to 140 Guests

Harbor Lights, a double-deck boat with an enclosed main deck, on Lake Ray Hubbard

Harbor Lights enclosed main deck set with tables

Harbor Lights lit up on the lake at night

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Harbor Lights

90guests

72seated per deck

57 ftlong

Fully enclosed, climate-controlled main deck wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, with an open sky deck above. Three flat screens with HDMI, a PA microphone and Bluetooth stereo. Manual-wheelchair-accessible boarding and restroom.

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Sapphire Star, the largest inland boat in Texas, at the dock

Sapphire Star main deck decorated for a private event

Sapphire Star main deck set with tables at golden hour

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Sapphire Star

140guests

96seated main deck

28 ftwide

Our flagship and the largest inland boat in Texas, 67 feet long and 28 feet wide. Heated and air-conditioned main deck with oversized windows, plus cocktail tables and shaded seating on the upper deck. Built for large parties, weddings and corporate events.

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Sapphire Moon, an open-air double-deck cruiser with lounge seating

Guests on the Sapphire Moon lounge seating at sunset

Guests at a decorated table on Sapphire Moon

Guests around a table of food and drinks on Sapphire Moon

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Sapphire Moon

49guests

3bar areas

52 ftlong

Open air on both decks, with wrap-around lounge seating and stainless bars. A good fit for birthdays, small groups and sunset cruises with the people you know best.

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