How much does a party boat rental in Austin cost — and what do you actually get for that money? The ATX Disco Cruise is $85–$105 per person all-inclusive (tax and gratuity included), exclusively for bachelor and bachelorette parties, with no minimum group size — groups of 2 to 25+ can book individual tickets. Private charters run $200–$400 per hour (4-hour minimum) and are open to any occasion. The difference is not just price — it is what is included, who else is on the boat, and the atmosphere. This is the most transparent, complete Austin party boat cost breakdown for 2026, with real numbers and a clear recommendation for every bach group size.
The ATX Disco Cruise operates on a per-person ticket model. Current 2026 pricing: Friday 12pm–4pm: $95/person. Saturday 11am–3pm: $105/person. Saturday 3:30pm–7:30pm: $85/person. These prices are all-inclusive — 8.25% Texas sales tax and 20% gratuity are already included. There is nothing additional to pay.
What you get at that price: 4-hour cruise on Lake Travis, USCG-certified captain and crew, professional DJ for the full 4 hours, professional photographer with digital delivery after the cruise, Clever Girl flagship vessel with 14 disco balls, giant 6x20 foot lily pad floats, coolers pre-loaded with ice, cups, koozies, and bubbles. BYOB is the only variable cost — cans and plastic only, absolutely no glass.
Private charters with Premier Party Cruises are priced by the hour with a 4-hour minimum. Day Tripper (up to 14 guests): $200–$350/hour. Meeseeks or The Irony (up to 30 guests): $225–$375/hour. Clever Girl (up to 75 guests): $250–$400/hour. A typical 4-hour private charter on Meeseeks runs $900–$1,500 base before tax, gratuity, or add-ons.
Private charters do not include a DJ (Bluetooth sound system is provided — you control the music) or a professional photographer. If you want those elements, budget: DJ $300–$500 for 4 hours, Photographer $200–$400 for 4 hours. Total for a 4-hour Meeseeks charter with DJ and photographer: $1,400–$2,400 before tax and gratuity. Add 8.25% tax and 20% gratuity and the all-in number climbs substantially.
8 people: ATX Disco Cruise at $95/person = $760 all-in with DJ + photographer. Private charter Meeseeks 4hrs = $900 base + DJ $400 + photographer $300 + tax + tip ≈ $2,000+. Savings on Disco Cruise: $1,240+.
12 people: ATX Disco Cruise at $95/person = $1,140 all-in. Private charter ≈ $2,100+. Savings: $960+.
15 people: ATX Disco Cruise at $95/person = $1,425 all-in. Private charter ≈ $2,200+. Savings: $775+.
25 people: ATX Disco Cruise at $95/person = $2,375 all-in. Private charter Clever Girl ≈ $1,900–$2,800 (without DJ/photographer). At this size the math is close — private charter makes more sense for groups wanting exclusivity.
DJ hire: Save $300–$500. Photographer: Save $200–$400. Ice and cups: Save $40–$60. Gratuity calculation anxiety: Gratuity is already included. Booking coordination for multiple vendors: Save hours of planning time. The ATX Disco Cruise eliminates five separate vendor bookings and replaces them with a single per-person ticket.
Most transparent pricing in Austin: What you see on the ATX Disco Cruise booking page is what you pay. No service fees added at checkout beyond the listed ticket price. No gratuity reminder at the end. No separate invoice for supplies. Contact Premier Party Cruises at (512) 488-5892 or visit Private Boat Rentals to compare options for your group size and dates.