Lake Austin Party Boat Rentals: Pontoon or Double Decker?
Whether it's a bachelorette, a birthday, a reunion or a team outing, a party boat is the best way to celebrate on Lake Austin. We run two kinds of party boats, and choosing the right one comes down to group size and how much action you want.
Option 1: Party Cove Pontoon
Guests: up to 15
Price: from $294 plus tax and tip (3 hours, Monday to Thursday)
Onboard: shade cover, large cooler, Bluetooth speaker, lily pad, life jackets
Best for: birthdays, bachelorettes up to 15, families, and laid-back days at Party Cove
Option 2: Double Decker with two slides
Guests: up to 24
Price: from $585 plus tax and tip (3 hours, Monday to Thursday)
Onboard: two full decks, two waterslides off the upper deck, shade, Bluetooth stereo, giant lily pad
Best for: big bachelorette and bachelor groups, kids' parties, corporate outings, anyone who wants the slides
How to choose
More than 15 people? Go double decker.
Want slides? Go double decker.
Smaller group or tighter budget? The pontoon is the best value on the lake.
Mixed ages? Both work. The double decker gives kids something to do; the pontoon is calmer.
Every party boat includes
A licensed captain, so nobody in your group drives
Fuel, with no per-person fees
BYOB in cans or plastic (no glass, no red wine)
Pickup at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp under the Pennybacker Bridge
A typical 3-hour party
Board, meet your captain and cruise under the Pennybacker Bridge
Anchor at Party Cove to swim, float and slide
Cruise past the lakefront mansions and Little Venice for photos
Optional restaurant drop-off at Hula Hut or Ski Shores (4-hour trips recommended)
Tips for booking
Saturdays sell out first, especially in summer.
Weekdays cost less and the lake is quieter.
Use rideshare to the ramp; parking is limited.
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