Big Tex Party Boats: Lake Travis - Party Barge, Double Decker, and Tritoon Charters with Captain, Waterslide, YETI and more

4.9 (71)

3hr
Starting at $900/party

About this Experience

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What you'll do:

Get ready to sail into the ultimate party bash. You and your crew will embark on a stunning 30-minute sightseeing boat ride across Lake Travis, ending at the notorious party destination "Devils Cove". Let your captain handle all of the deets as you mix and mingle with other boats, or anchor nearby to swim and lounge with your besties. When it's time to head back, your trusty captain will ensure a safe return to the dock, so you can keep the festivities going. Memories like these are what your party weekend is all a-boat, don't miss out!

Why we love it for your party:

BYODecorations (surprise your friends & make your party boat even more Insta-worthy)
Designate a DJ (start building your playlist ASAP for the ultimate party vibes)
Choose the booze (there's a cooler on board, just bring bevs and mixers that you love)
Or stocked and ready to rock (captain will stock the cooler at your request)
One word — waterslide (there's literally nothing more fun than a waterslide!)

About this experience partner: Howdy, we're Big Tex Boat Rentals, and we provide a high-end, safe, and affordable booking experience to the Austin, Texas area. Dedicated to creating lifelong memories for our guests we guarantee you, we will make sure you have a memorable experience on the water. Each boat charter comes with a qualified boat captain to take care of your group. Big Tex proudly provides some of the most upscale and high-end luxury charter boats in all of Austin. Our fleet consists of yachts, party boats, double deckers pontoons, tritoons, wake/ski boats, and more.

What's Included:

Luxury Trtioon, Double Decker Party Boat, or Yacht
Experienced Big Tex Captain
Custom installed state of the art bluetooth sound system
Yeti Cooler with ice ($20 additional for ice)
Large Lilly Pad 6'x18' floating mat
Bimini Top for shade
Floats & XL noodles
Safety gear

Additional information: BYOB or we can stock the cooler at your request. Ice additionally for $20, no glass, no Styrofoam, no red wine, no glitter, and no shoes on the boat. Please bring sunglasses, towels, sunscreen, and good vibes! 20% mandatory Gratuity is required for the captain.

Provided by Big Tex Boat Rentals

Joined December 2021

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32 ft Premier Double Decker Party Boat w/slide
Starting at$1,200per party
4hr
Introducing the 32’ Premier Boundary, our upscale double-decker tritoon that takes luxury and fun to the next level—literally!Not only is this boat a spacious 10 feet wide, providing ample deck space for dancing and socializing, but it also features a thrilling water slide from the second floor. Lounge in cushioned comfort on both decks, pump up the tunes with the incredible sound system, and then make a splash with a quick ride down the slide into the cool lake waters.If you’re looking to elevate your lake day or party cove experience, the 32’ Premier Boundary delivers an unbeatable blend of style, comfort, and non-stop excitement. 20% Mandatory Captain Fee is due to the boat captain at the end of your reservation, if its not pre-paid. Anything more is additional tips, and is greatly appreciated.
Rates
Monday - Thursday (weekday rate): $225/hr
Friday & Sunday (weekend rate): $250/hr
Saturday: $325/hour
Holidays: $325/hr
25' Double Decker Pontoon with Slide
Starting at$740per party
4hr
4 Hour Rental, up to 11 guests. 20% Mandatory Captain Gratuity required. The Avalon Double Decker Funship! This boat is super clean and is an absolute blast. The Avalon double decker is perfect for family and friends for groups of 11 people or less. This boat is perfect for all occasions ranging from family gatherings, birthdays, bachelor, and bachelorette parties. With its affordability and all its features, this is the best bang for your buck for smaller groups on Lake Travis. Making it the most affordable luxury double decker on Lake Travis.
When you are on top of the upper deck you'll have an amazing view of the lake. The slide on the double deck is always going to be a hit among kids and adults who are feeling up for it. This boat has an awesome bluetooth sound system with a subwoofer.
Rates
Monday - Thursday (weekday rate): $175/hr
Friday - Sunday (weekend rate): $185/hr
Holidays: $225/hr
28' Windjammer Double Decker Party Boat with Slide
Starting at$80per party
4hr
4 Hours. Up to 15 guests. 20% Mandatory Captain Gratuity is required. The Avalon Windjammer double decker tritoon! The premier high end model tritoon boat provided by Avalon. The Avalon double decker is perfect for family and friends for groups of 15 people or less with a Big Tex captain. This boat is perfect for all occasions ranging from family gatherings, birthdays, bachelor, and bachelorette parties.
When you are on top of the upper deck you'll have an amazing view of the lake. The slide on the double deck is always going to be a hit among kids and adults who are feeling up for it. This boat has an awesome bluetooth sound system with a subwoofer.
Rates
Monday - Thursday (weekday rate): $200/hr
Friday - Sunday (weekend rate): $250/hr
Holidays: $275/hr
28' Boundary Double Decker Party Boat
Starting at$900per party
4hr
4 Hours. Up to 16 guests. 20% Mandatory Captain Gratuity required. This is our 28’ Premier Double Decker Tritoon boat. This tritoon double decker is the perfect high end model pontoon boat for cruising the lake and hitting the party cove.
Rates
Monday - Thursday (weekend rate): $200/hr
Friday - Sunday (weekend rate): $225/hr
Holidays: $275/hr
30' Double Decker Tritoon with Slide
Starting at$1,200per party
4hr
4 Hours. Up to 16 guests. 20% Mandatory Captain Gratuity required. This is our 30' Premier 300 Sunsation Tritoon double decker. This tritoon double decker is the perfect high end model pontoon boat for cruising the lake and hitting the party cove.
Rates
Monday - Thursday (weekday rate): $250/hr
Friday - Sunday (weekend rate): $300/hr
Holidays: $325/hr

Location
Austin, TX

17141 Rocky Ridge Rd, Austin, TX 78734, USA

Cancellation Policy

generous Cancellation Policy

Full refund on cancellations with 7+ days notice. No refund within 7 day window.

Reviews

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4.9 (71 Ratings)

Cassandra B.

July 2024 • birthday Party

I used Big Texas Boat Rentals for my birthday party. I rented the 25 foot double decker pontoon with the Lilly pad. Our captain was accommodating and friendly. I enjoyed being on Lake Travis. I would recommend using Big Tex Boat Rentals. They are professional and communicative.

Amanda H.

July 2024 • bachelorette Party

We rented a boat for my sister's bachelorette on Lake Travis. Everyone I dealt with from this company was great! Captain Kramer had the boat and cooler ready and looking nice for us! He was very thoughtful and very thorough with all of the rules. I appreciate their dedication and commitment to safety, which I understand is why the rules are in place! We drove out to the "devil's cove" area and really just parked and floated, we didn't go any place else, but it was fun!

Emma S.

July 2024 • bachelorette Party

Jake was the most awesome captain for our trip out on Lake Travis! He was sweet, kind, fun, and went above and beyond to make our day the best. Big Tex is more than lucky to have him as a captain in their crew!

William M.

July 2024 • birthday Party

Big Tex rentals is amazing! Thank you so much Collin for making it a great birthday boat party

Hannia G.

July 2024 • bachelorette Party

Colt was a great! He’s funny, he went above and beyond to make sure we had fun. 10/10 recommend!

Alexander Y.

July 2024 • other Party

We’ve used Big Tex a few times now, but went this past weekend with about a dozen friends, who were visiting. It was another great time. Cole the Captain was awesome. We’ll be out again soon!

Hunter K.

July 2024 • other Party

My family and I loved our boat day with Captain Jake! The lake was so beautiful. There was a really cool party spot but we ended up spending most of the time at a more secluded peaceful area. Would definitely go again!

Corinne W.

July 2024 • other Party

Communicative, reliable, delivered on what was promised. We had an amazing time w/ a group of pre-teens - non-stop play on the slides and lily pad. The company was on top of communication, really ensuring we were prepared and had what we needed.

Corey T.

July 2024 • bachelor Party

Awesome experience! Corbin is a rad dude. He made sure we had a great time and showed us around. Highly recommend going with this company, you won’t regret it!

Britnee W.

July 2024 • birthday Party

I rented a boat at the end of June for my 30th birthday & we had an incredible experience with Bix Tex Boat Rentals!!! Captain Jack took great care of us on the water & we loved having him hangout with us. Special shoutout to Thomas for hooking me up with the friends & fam discount!! 🤟🏻 Will def be back out on the water w Big Tex in the very near future! 🫶🏻

Ian L.

July 2024 • bachelor Party

Corbin was great. Came out for a bachelor party and wasn't disappointed. Probably the best part of the trip tbh.

Yahari M.

July 2024 • birthday Party

came out to Lake Travis for my birthday and decide to rent a boat with Big Tex Rentals. My group and I had a great time and really appreciated Captain Jake, who was very attentive of us and made sure we were all having great time. Big Tex Rentals is now my go to for future rental boats :)

Kaitlyn F.

July 2024 • bachelorette Party

I went out for a birthday party yesterday on lake Austin and we used Big Tex Rentals. Our captain was Jake S. and he was AMAZING!! He was so helpful, friendly, and talkative. 10/10 recommend using them and requesting Jake S.

Ali R.

July 2024 • bachelorette Party

Great day out on the lake! Have been out on the lake a ton of times and Charlie was by far THE BEST captain. He went out of his way to make this a great trip and even showed us a magical little cove that we didn’t know existed! THANKS CHARLIE!

Patrina O.

July 2024 • other Party

Captain Cole was the perfect fit for our family sunset boat charter at Lake Travis. He was conversational, played great music, we all had a fun time! Thank you, Captain Cole!

Samantha T.

July 2024 • bachelorette Party

Fun time out on the lake with Captain Kramer and Big area boat rentals for our 11 person bachelorette. Highly recommend the double slide boat and pre-ordering the ice & cooler. Our captain was super helpful loading the cooler for us and making sure we had a great time out on the water! Would book again!

Jenna L.

July 2024 • bachelorette Party

Jake was a rock star! He was our tour guide, our bouncer, our bartender, and our amazing host! He was fun, inviting, kept us safe, and had the best chill vibes.

Nika K.

July 2024 • bachelorette Party

After much research with all of the boat companies for Lake Travis, we rented a boat a couple of weekends ago for a Bachelorette, and it was really fun! Our captain was very polite and helpful. We were a bit late for our time, but he still accomdated us and helped with all of our belongings. He even had his dog, sheila! We rented a pontoon with a slide, and it was perfect for eight girls. The boat came with a yeti cooler and Bluetooth speakers. The captain will stop at the marina store on the way to the Cove, and I would recommend using the bathroom here as there was none on the boat. Would recommend this company!

Austin L.

July 2024 • group-trip Party

Bill and Phil were great from the start, Corbin helped with any questions prior to booking then the captains took over with the rest. Making sure we all had our wavers filled out prior and getting everything set prior to board to make the most out of our time. While on the water they were respectful whist reminding some of our guests of the rules, very accommodating to where we’d like to go, knew the lake well, and allowed us to have a really great time. Needless to say Bill & Phil crushed it on the 3 hour tour😏 Thanks again y'all for making a night worth remembering

Yenah J.

July 2024 • birthday Party

My group had a great time with Big Tex Boat Rentals and Captain Corbin. Corbin did a great job for our trip. They respond within a day via email. We celebrated the Fourth of July and got to see the fireworks. Tip: I'd recommend booking a 4 hour trip if you can because ours was 3 hours and it felt too short. Nonetheless we had a fun and memorable time!

Diana W.

June 2024 • group-trip Party

Our office desperately needed a day out to reconnect as a team. Big Tex made the entire process very easy. Everything can be done online or call a friendly office person. Corbin, our Captain, was very polite and took great care of us. We had a great day on the lake!!!