The 3-Day Austin Bachelorette Itinerary

Friday: Arrival and 6th Street energy

Most bach groups land at AUS between 2 and 5 PM on Friday. Check in at your downtown Airbnb or hotel — South Congress, East Austin, or downtown all work; pick whichever is closest to the bars you want to hit Saturday night. By 7 PM, dinner. Top picks: Uchi (sushi, splurge), Veracruz All Natural (tacos, casual + fast), Suerte (modern Mexican, photogenic), or Loro (Asian smokehouse — bach groups love the courtyard). Reserve 4-6 weeks ahead for Friday night anywhere good.

After dinner, head to Rainey Street first (8:30–10 PM) — converted bungalows, courtyards, easy mingling, lower stakes than 6th Street. Banger's, Container Bar, and Lustre Pearl are the rotation. Around 10 PM, move to 6th Street if the group still has energy. Halcyon, Kung Fu Saloon, and Buford's (the goat-rodeo dive bar that bach groups adopt) are reliable. End by 1 AM if possible — Saturday is the main event and a hangover takes 4 of the 12 best hours.

Saturday: The Lake Travis private charter

Wake up around 9 AM, breakfast tacos at Veracruz, El Primo, or Tacodeli. Coffee at Greater Goods or Houndstooth. By 11 AM, leave for Anderson Mill Marina — 25 minutes from downtown via 183 North. Free parking right next to the dock, no stairs anywhere from car to boat. If the group is 8+, book a party bus instead of Ubers — it stays with you for the day and the ride becomes part of the pre-party.

12 PM: Cast off on Premier's private charter. Most bach groups book Meeseeks or The Irony (25–30 guests) or Day Tripper (14 guests). The captain runs a 4-minute safety briefing, then you cruise to a swim cove on a Lake Travis nature preserve. Anchor for 1.5–2 hours — float, swim, music, photos. Cruise back at your pace. The whole thing is yours: timing, music, swim spots, dance breaks, toasts. By the time you hit the dock at 4 PM, half the group is already ranking it the best day of the weekend.

Saturday night: dinner at Lin Asian Bar, Sammie's, or Better Half (good for groups). After dinner, decide whether the group wants Rainey, 6th Street, or a quieter pivot to Hotel Magdalena's rooftop. Vincent (cocktail bar) or P6 at The LINE Austin (rooftop with Lady Bird Lake view) are both great Saturday closers. Bed by 1 AM if possible.

Sunday: Brunch, sendoff, recovery

Brunch is mandatory for any bach group. Top picks: June's All Day (small but iconic), Sour Duck, Snooze, Fixe (Southern), or the brunch at Hotel San Jose for the South Congress vibe. Bloody Marys all around. After brunch, the group splits — flights start at 1 PM and run through evening, so a final group photo on South Congress, in front of a mural, or at the bride's favorite spot from the weekend is the closer.

If the group has time before flights: Zilker Park, the Greenbelt, Lady Bird Lake walking trail, or one more set of margaritas at Maudie's. Don't try to add anything ambitious — Sunday is a wind-down day, not a third main event.

Booking the boat: when, what, and how much

Book the Lake Travis charter 6–10 weeks ahead. April–October weekends fill 8+ weeks out for groups of 25+. Premier's private charter base rates start at $200/hour on Day Tripper (up to 14 guests), $225/hour on Meeseeks or The Irony (25–30), $250/hour on Clever Girl (75). 4-hour minimum on weekends. Texas sales tax (8.25%) and 20% gratuity for the crew are added on top of the base rate as transparent line items.

What's included: TPWD-licensed captain, fuel, premium Bluetooth sound, large coolers (BYO ice or order pre-iced from Party On Delivery), life jackets every size, on-board restroom, and Anderson Mill Marina access (free parking, no stairs). BYOB beverages are typically $10–$25/guest depending on what the group brings. Optional add-ons: floating bar, DJ, photographer, custom decor.

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