Lake Travis Boat Rental Budget Calculator

Quick budget by group size

**6–10 guests, 4 hours, casual day:** Pontoon (self-drive) $400–$600 boat + $80 fuel + $40 ice + $50 floats = ~$570–$770. OR Premier Day Tripper (captained, 14-guest capacity) from $857.03 all-in for 4 hours (Mon–Thu; weekends higher) — tax and 20% gratuity already included, nothing added at checkout, everything included.

**14–25 guests, 4 hours, bach / corporate:** Premier Meeseeks (25 guests) from $988.88 all-in for 4 hours (Mon–Thu; weekends higher) — tax and 20% gratuity already included, nothing added at checkout. Comparable on ATX Party Boats. Pontoon won't fit this size — would need 3 pontoons.

**30–50 guests, 4 hours, family reunion / corporate:** Premier The Irony (30) from $988.88 all-in OR upgrade to Clever Girl (75) from $1,120.73 all-in for 4 hours (more room) — Mon–Thu rates; weekends higher; tax and 20% gratuity already included.

**75+ guests, 4 hours, big bach / company milestone:** Premier Clever Girl (75) from $1,120.73 all-in for 4 hours (Mon–Thu; weekends higher) — tax and 20% gratuity already included. At capacity, about $15/guest Mon–Thu. The only single-boat option this size on Lake Travis.

Hidden costs most groups forget

**Texas sales tax (8.25%)** — already included in Premier's all-in price, not added at checkout.

**Gratuity (20%)** — already included in Premier's all-in price for the captain + crew, not added at checkout. The number you're quoted is the number you pay.

**BYOB drinks** — $25–$40/guest typical for a Lake Travis day. Party On Delivery (Premier's sister) pre-stocks for $30/guest including ice and coolers.

**Party-bus shuttle** (optional) — $600–$1,500 round-trip from downtown to Anderson Mill Marina. Worth it for groups of 20+ who don't want to drive.

**Catering / cake** (optional) — $20–$60/guest depending on what you order. Salt Lick + Stiles Switch deliver to the marina.

**Photography** (optional) — $300–$800 for 2–3 hours. Worth it for milestone events. We have 4 Austin photographers we recommend.

Sample all-in budgets

**Bachelorette, 25 guests, 4-hour Saturday on Meeseeks, BYOB pre-stocked, party-bus shuttle:** boat $1,779.98 all-in (tax + 20% gratuity included, nothing added at checkout) + ~$750 BYOB + ~$1,000 shuttle. Includes the boat, drinks, transport.

**Family reunion, 50 guests, 4-hour Sunday on Clever Girl, catered Salt Lick BBQ:** boat $1,384.43 all-in (Sunday; tax + 20% gratuity included, nothing added at checkout) + ~$1,500 catering, no shuttle.

**Corporate offsite, 14 guests, 3-hour Wednesday on Day Tripper, light catering:** boat from $857.03 all-in (tax + 20% gratuity included, nothing added at checkout) + ~$400 catering, no shuttle. Pay by major card with a 25% deposit.

**Couple's anniversary, 2 guests, 3-hour Day Tripper sunset cruise:** boat from $857.03 all-in (tax + 20% gratuity included, nothing added at checkout). Self-catered or private chef adds $0–$500.

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