Lake Travis Party Boat Rentals: Double Deckers, Pontoons and Cove Day Planning

Lake Travis is the Austin-area lake most people picture for big group boat days: coves, double-deckers, pontoons, slides, and more space to spread out once you are on the water.

Search Console is already showing impressions around Lake Travis boat rental terms, so this guide is built for the person who knows they want a Lake Travis boat but still needs help choosing the right type.

Best Lake Travis boat types for parties

• Double-decker boats: best when the slide and upper deck are part of the reason you are booking.
• Party barges: better for bigger groups that want room, music, floats, and a captain.
• Pontoons: easier for relaxed family or mixed-age groups.
• Wake boats: better when wake surfing or watersports matter more than hanging in one cove.

Live booking calendars

30ft Solid Craft Double-Decker Party Barge

Lake Travis Cactus Jack Double-Decker with Dual Slide

12 Passenger Pontoon with Float On Captain on Lake Travis

Planning notes before you book

Check guest count first, then minimum rental time, captain details, pickup location, and what is included on board. The cheapest boat is not always the best fit if your group has to split up or give up the lake experience they actually wanted.

For a broader comparison, use the Lake Travis boat rentals page.