BYOB Rules on Lake Travis Party Boats
BYOB rules on Lake Travis: cans and plastic only (no glass, statewide), 21+ to consume. What Party On Delivery pre-stocks, items captains turn away at the dock, cooler logistics.
BYOB rules on Lake Travis are simpler than most groups expect. Two hard rules — cans and plastic only (no glass, statewide), and 21+ to consume. Beyond those, the lake is one of the most permissive party-boat venues in the country. The article below is the operator-direct rule set: what is allowed, what gets turned away at the dock, what Party On Delivery pre-stocks, and the small list of items that captains routinely flag. The bottom line: bring what you want as long as it is in cans or plastic, and let Premier coordinate the cooler logistics so the boat is ready when you board.
The two hard rules
No glass on Lake Travis. Texas Parks and Wildlife rule, statewide on inland waters. Glass bottles, glass mixers, glass anything — turned away at the dock. The captain checks coolers before pushoff.
21+ to consume alcohol. Same as Texas state law on land. Premier captains do not enforce ID at the dock for private charters — the booking organizer is responsible for the group. The public ATX Disco Cruise checks IDs at boarding.
What is allowed
Cans of any kind — beer, seltzer, wine in cans, cocktails in cans, sodas, water. The dominant BYOB format on Lake Travis.
Plastic bottles — liquor in plastic 1.75 L handles, plastic mixer bottles, plastic water bottles. Stemless plastic wine glasses upgrade the photos.
Snacks and food — anything that does not require glass. Most groups bring a charcuterie tray, sandwiches, fruit, and chips. Premier coordinates Lake Travis caterers for full meal service on request.
What Party On Delivery pre-stocks
Party On Delivery (Premier’s sister company) is the operator pre-stocking service. Order the night before; the cooler is iced and stocked 30 minutes before boarding.
The most-ordered packages: 2 cases of White Claw, 2 cases of canned wine, a 1.75 L plastic tequila with margarita mix in cans, Topo Chico in cans for mixers. Bagged ice included.
Custom orders run through the same channel — specific brands, dietary alternatives (NA seltzer, kombucha in cans), or themed bachelorette/corporate packages. Premier handles the run from the BYOB store to the dock so the booking organizer never carries coolers.
Items captains turn away at the dock
Glass anything — beer bottles, wine bottles, glass mixers, glass mason jars, glass anything. Turned away.
Kegs — not allowed under Lake Travis party-boat operating rules (drainage and weight issues). Bring cans or plastic 1.75 L bottles instead.
Frozen drinks in glass thermoses — turn away the thermos, transfer to plastic. Captain helps coordinate at the dock if the booking team flagged it in advance.
Cooler logistics and trash sweep
Premier provides the coolers — every boat carries 2–3 large coolers iced before boarding. Bring drinks in any container the captain accepts (cans, plastic) and the deckhand transfers to the boat coolers.
Trash sweep at the cove anchor block. The captain runs a quick sweep to bag empty cans and trash before pushoff. Lake Travis is a drinking-water source; leave-no-trace cove rules are standard.
Recycling on the dock at Anderson Mill Marina. Cans go in the recycle bin; trash in the trash bin. Premier crew handles the unload.
What's next?
BYOB on Lake Travis is simple: cans or plastic, 21+. Let Party On Delivery pre-stock so the cooler is ready when you board. To explore the full BYOB and Lake Travis pre-trip planning guide, see /boat-drinks-byob-guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring glass on a Lake Travis party boat?
No — glass is banned statewide on Texas inland waters. Cans and plastic only. The captain checks coolers at the dock and turns away glass.
Do I have to be 21 to drink on the boat?
Yes — Texas state law applies on the water. 21+ to consume alcohol. Private charters welcome all ages onboard; the public ATX Disco Cruise is 21+ only.
What is Party On Delivery?
Party On Delivery is Premier’s sister company — it pre-stocks the boat with iced BYOB 30 minutes before boarding. Order the night before; the cooler is ready when you arrive.
Are kegs allowed on Lake Travis party boats?
No — kegs are not allowed under operating rules (drainage and weight). Bring cans or plastic 1.75 L bottles instead. The captain turns away kegs at the dock.