Austin Party Boat Pricing Guide
Austin party boat pricing explained: per-hour vs per-person base rates (from $200/hr or $85–$105/person), how Texas tax (8.25%) + 20% gratuity layer on top, weekday vs weekend pricing, group-size discounts, add-on costs, plus DIY-pontoon comparison math.
The complete Austin party boat pricing guide. All Premier Party Cruises rates listed here are STARTING BASE RATES — Texas sales tax (8.25%) and a 20% gratuity for the captain + crew are added on top as transparent line items at checkout. We list base rates so you can compare apples-to-apples against other Lake Travis operators.
Base rates by boat
Day Tripper (up to 14 guests): from $200/hour. Intimate party barge for small bach groups, birthdays, and tight-knit family events.
Meeseeks (25–30 guests): from $225/hour. Mid-size entertainer with premium sound and large open layout.
The Irony (25–30 guests): from $225/hour. Same size and same price as Meeseeks — different boat, same value.
Clever Girl (31–75 guests): from $250/hour. Premier's flagship, large dance floor, stage area, premium audio, the boat for weddings, large corporate, and combined bach groups.
All private charters: 4-hour minimum on weekends, 3-hour minimum on weekdays. Weekday charters run 20–30% lower than weekend rates.
ATX Disco Cruise per-person pricing
The ATX Disco Cruise is the public, mixed-group format on Clever Girl. Per-person base prices by time slot: $85 (Friday 12–4 PM), $95 (Saturday 11 AM–3 PM), $105 (Saturday 3:30–7:30 PM). 21+ only. Texas tax + 20% gratuity added on top. The disco runs March–October weekends; tickets sell out for prime Saturdays 6+ weeks ahead.
Per-guest math at full capacity
Day Tripper at 4 hours ($800 base) ÷ 14 guests = ~$57/guest at base rate. Meeseeks or The Irony at 4 hours ($1,200 base) ÷ 30 guests = ~$40/guest. Clever Girl at 4 hours ($2,000 base) ÷ 75 guests = ~$27/guest. Add Texas sales tax (8.25%) and 20% gratuity to get the all-in per-guest total. Add BYOB beverages ($10–$25/guest) and any add-ons.
Add-on pricing
Floating bartender (3-hour minimum): from $200. Pro DJ (3 hours, mic, requests, announcements): from $450. Photographer (2-hour shoot, edited gallery in under 5 days): from $350. Custom decor and signage: quoted per job. Overnight docking: quoted per night. Party On Delivery (sister company) BYOB pre-stock: retail prices, 100% buyback on unopened.
What's included in the base rate (and what's added on)
Included: TPWD-licensed captain, fuel, premium Bluetooth sound system, large coolers (BYO ice or order pre-iced via Party On Delivery), USCG-approved life jackets every size including infant + child, on-board restroom, marina access (free parking, no stairs from car to boat).
Added on top of the base rate as transparent line items: Texas sales tax (8.25%), 20% gratuity for the captain + crew. We do not bake gratuity into the headline rate because we want the base hourly rate to be directly comparable to other Lake Travis operators.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the base rate?
TPWD-licensed captain, fuel, premium Bluetooth sound, large coolers, USCG life jackets every size, on-board restroom, Anderson Mill Marina access (free parking, no stairs).
Are tax and gratuity included?
No — base rates are PRE-tax and PRE-gratuity. Texas sales tax (8.25%) and 20% gratuity for the crew are added as transparent line items at checkout.
Do you offer weekday discounts?
Yes — Mon–Thu rates run 20–30% below weekend rates. 3-hour minimum weekdays vs 4-hour minimum weekends. Best value for corporate offsites and family groups.
How does Premier compare to a budget Lake Travis pontoon?
A budget pontoon is $400–$800/day for the boat alone — you drive, you bring music, you haul coolers, you coordinate safety. Add a captain ($200–$300/day extra), sound, floats, and logistics, and the budget option usually costs more than Premier on a total basis. Premier starts at $200/hour with captain + audio + safety included.