Avoid DUI & Legal Risk
Enjoy drinks with your group while a sober, licensed captain runs the boat — no worrying about the ride home on the water.
USCG Licensed & Insured
Your Boat Captain at Lake of the Ozarks
Captain Ethan operates your boat — or one you've already rented — so you can relax, stay safe, and enjoy your group.
A Steady Hand on the Water
A day on Lake of the Ozarks should be fun — not stressful. Between heavy boat traffic, tight docking, and keeping everyone safe, it can quickly turn into more work than relaxation.
That's where Captain Ethan makes the difference. As a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, he provides a professional, steady hand so you don't have to think about navigating, docking, or managing the boat.
You show up ready to enjoy your time. He handles the rest.
What a Captain Does for Your Day
Navigate Busy Water Safely
From the Bagnell Dam strip to the main channel, Ethan knows the traffic, the no-wake zones, and how to keep everyone safe.
Skip the Stressful Docking
Tight slips and crowded marinas are no problem. Pickup and drop-off at your dock, marina, or rental property.
Local Route Planning
Popular spots or quiet coves — your day gets planned around your group, the weather, and the crowds.
Captain services only
- Captain your personal boat
- Operate a boat you've already rented
- Pickup at your dock, marina, or rental property
- Help guide your day based on your plans
Captain Ethan does not rent boats or arrange rentals. You provide the boat — owned or rented — and he provides the licensed captain.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Straightforward hourly packages with a 4-hour minimum: half-day (4 hrs) $500, the most popular lake day (6 hrs) $700, and a full-day premium (8 hrs) $900.
Serving Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, and the surrounding areas.
Ready for a Better Day on the Lake?
Weekend and holiday dates fill fast — check availability now.