Rent a 34-foot double-decker pontoon on Lake Travis with a slide and captain
3-12 Hours rentals
Up to 25 people
Captain, fuel, water slide
Explore Lake Travis on a 34-foot double-decker party barge with a water slide and space for up to 25 passengers. Meet at Paradise Cove Marina and let the included captain handle the ride.
A mandatory 20% captain fee/gratuity is required; it may be prepaid or paid to the captain at the end of the trip. Four-hour minimum rentals apply on Saturdays and holidays.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 25 guests.
Cancel 15+ days before for full refund of deposit minus 6% booking fee. 14-9 days: $100 fee + 6% booking fee. 8-3 days: 50% charged + 6% booking fee. Within 72 hours: no cancellations; 100% charged. Full refund (minus non-refundable booking fee) if operator cancels for unsafe weather.
Plan to pay a mandatory 20% captain fee/gratuity that is due to the captain at the end of your reservation unless you pre-paid it. Paradise Cove Marina also charges entry and parking fees; confirm current amounts with Greetwell before booking.
Yes. A four-hour minimum applies on Saturdays and holidays.
You will not receive compensation for late arrivals or early returns.
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.
Tommy was great!! We had the best time for our friends bachelorette. Highly recommend
Joel Wyman
April 3, 2026
Tommy was great!! We had the best time for our friends bachelorette. Highly recommend
Joel Wyman
April 3, 2026