What to Wear on the ATX Disco Cruise
ATX Disco Cruise outfit guide: soft dress code (disco, themed, sparkle), hard rule (closed-toe or strap-secured shoes for the swim platform). Four most-photographed group themes.
The ATX Disco Cruise has a soft dress code (disco, themed, or anything with sparkle) and a hard rule (closed-toe or strap-secured shoes for the swim platform). The article below shows what guests actually wear, what to avoid, and the four most-photographed group outfit themes from the past disco-cruise season. The disco cruise runs Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings/afternoons from March through October on Clever Girl, the 75-guest Premier flagship. Tickets from $85 per person; 21+ only. The full pricing breakdown is on /atx-disco-cruise; this article is the outfit guide.
The hard rules
Closed-toe shoes or strap-secured sandals on the swim platform. Open-toe slip-on sandals slip off in the water and are turned away from the platform. Bring a backup if you wear them at the dock.
No glass on the boat. Cans and plastic only — BYOB rule that applies to the disco cruise the same as private charters.
21+ only. The disco cruise is the public 21+ Premier sailing; private charters welcome all ages but the disco cruise is adults-only by design.
The four most-photographed outfit themes
Disco classic — sequins, metallic shirts, platform shoes (with a backup pair for the swim platform). The dominant look on most disco-cruise sailings; the photographer’s favorite.
70s revival — bell-bottom jeans, fringed vests, oversized sunglasses, headbands. Strong on Friday afternoon sailings.
All-white — white linen, white denim, white sundresses. Saturday afternoon sailings specifically. The photo set on Clever Girl’s upper deck against the gold cove backdrop is the most-shared photo type.
Themed group costumes — the bachelorette in white, the bridal party in coordinating colors, the corporate group in matching tees with the company logo. Pre-coordinate with the booking organizer; the photographer routes the photo block to favor the group.
What to skip
Heels of any kind. The dance floor is the upper deck of a 75-guest party boat — stable, but heels concentrate weight and damage the deck finish. The captain asks heels-wearers to remove them.
Loose accessories — hats without chin straps, scarves, dangling jewelry. The lake breeze takes them off the deck and into the water.
Glass anything — mirrored sunglasses are fine, glass bottles are not. Same statewide rule as private charters.
Practical layers and gear
A windbreaker for the run-out and dock-back blocks. The boat cruises at 15–20 mph; the wind chill at sunset is real even in summer.
Sunscreen for the cove anchor block. Lake Travis sun is intense even in late September. Reef-safe sunscreen specifically — Lake Travis is a drinking-water source.
Swim gear under the outfit. Most disco-cruise guests jump from the swim platform during the cove anchor block. Bring a quick-change layer or wear swim-friendly fabric under the outfit.
Friday vs Saturday outfit differences
Friday 12–4 PM: 70s revival and casual disco dominate. Lower-key crowd, slightly older average age. Photo block at 1:30–2:30 PM.
Saturday 11 AM–3 PM: brunch-disco hybrid — white linen, sundresses, light disco accents. Highest brunch-mimosa group ratio.
Saturday 3:30–7:30 PM: full disco. Sequins, platforms, the metallic shirts, the photo block at 5:30–6:30 PM with golden-hour light. The most-shared sailing on Premier social.
What's next?
The ATX Disco Cruise sails Fridays and Saturdays March through October on Clever Girl. Tickets from $85 per person, 21+ only. To reserve your seat, see /atx-disco-cruise.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a dress code for the ATX Disco Cruise?
Soft dress code — disco, themed, or anything with sparkle. Hard rule: closed-toe or strap-secured shoes for the swim platform. Heels are asked to come off on the upper deck.
Can I wear heels on the disco cruise?
Heels are allowed on the dock and lower deck but not on the upper deck dance floor. Bring platform sandals with straps or flat slip-ons as a backup.
What should I wear for the swim block?
Swim gear under the outfit, plus closed-toe or strap-secured shoes for the swim platform. Most guests jump from the platform during the cove anchor block.
Is the disco cruise 21+?
Yes — the public ATX Disco Cruise is 21+ only. Private Premier charters welcome all ages.