30-Foot Solid Craft Double-Decker Party Barge with Dueling Slides
Celebrate on Lake Travis aboard a spacious party barge with a captain and fun water toys.
From$1,285/ boat
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Celebrate on Lake Travis aboard a spacious party barge with a captain and fun water toys.
Discover what we've curated for you
3–8 hrs
Up to 22 people
Captain, Fuel, Large Cooler
Explore Lake Travis on a 30-foot double-decker party barge with a professional captain. Bring up to 22 guests to relax, slide into the water, and enjoy a powerful Bluetooth sound system.
Up to 22 passengers. Only available on Lake Travis. Rentals are 3–8 hours; a 4-hour minimum applies on Saturdays and holidays. Pick-up at Paradise Cove Marina.
Cancel 8+ days before for no charge. Within 7 days, 50% is charged; within 48 hours, no cancellations and 100% charged. Trips run rain or shine; the operator may cancel or adjust for unsafe conditions. If they cancel for safety, you may receive a full refund (minus non-refundable booking fee) or reschedule. No-shows are charged in full.
Paradise Cove Marina • 17141 Rocky Ridge Rd, Austin, TX
Big Tex operates with a team of excellent captains who consistently make Lake Travis outings memorable. Names like Jake, Captain Cole, Brandon, and Ben come up repeatedly, with reviewers praising their professionalism, safety awareness, and ability to balance fun with responsibility. The captains know the lake well, finding the best spots to anchor and ensuring everyone has a relaxed yet exciting time on the water. The boats themselves are clean and well-maintained, with options like double-decker tritoons complete with slides. Groups love this provider for bachelor parties, bachelorettes, and family outings alike. Captains go the extra mile, helping with photos and videos, accommodating last-minute extensions, and genuinely caring about their passengers. With over 2,000 reviews maintaining a perfect rating, the consistency of positive experiences speaks volumes about their reliability and service quality.
We had the best day with Big Tex! Captain Colt was amazing- we were having such a good time we wanted to extend our time and he had no problem with us doing that! Our bachelorette group all agreed that the boat was our favorite part of the trip!! We loved his dog Sheila too!!
Alexandra Colucci
October 6, 2025
We had the best day with Big Tex! Captain Colt was amazing- we were having such a good time we wanted to extend our time and he had no problem with us doing that! Our bachelorette group all agreed that the boat was our favorite part of the trip!! We loved his dog Sheila too!!
Alexandra Colucci
October 6, 2025