Party Barge

30ft A&M Bulldog Wide Deck Double Decker with Dueling Slides

Lake Austin3 to 8 hours

  • Licensed captain included
  • Fuel included
  • Serving Lake Austin & Lake Travis

About this service

A wide deck double decker with two dueling slides, so nobody has to wait their turn. A favorite for birthdays and group hangouts on Lake Austin.

  • Party Barge
  • Lake Austin
  • Double Decker

Why homeowners choose this

  • Two dueling slides, side by side
  • Upper deck for sunbathing and views of Lake Austin
  • Fits up to 18 guests
  • A short drive from downtown Austin

What is included

  • A licensed captain, included on every trip
  • Fuel, included in the hourly rate
  • A premium Bluetooth sound system
  • A large floating mat and water floats
  • All required safety equipment
  • A spacious cooler stocked with ice

How it works

  1. 1

    Request your free estimate

    Tell us what you need through the contact form or by phone, and we will follow up quickly with pricing.

  2. 2

    We schedule your service

    Pick a schedule that works for you, weekly, bi-weekly, or after each snowfall.

  3. 3

    We do the work

    A wide deck double decker with two dueling slides, so nobody has to wait their turn. A favorite for birthdays and group hangouts on Lake Austin.

  4. 4

    We follow up

    We check in to make sure everything looks great and answer any questions.

See Big Tex in action

A quick look at a real day out on Lake Austin and Lake Travis.

Questions about 30ft a&m bulldog wide deck double decker with dueling slides

What's included with the boat rental?

Each rental comes with a licensed captain, fuel, a premium Bluetooth sound system, a large floating mat, water floats, all required safety equipment, and a spacious cooler stocked with ice.

Can I drive the boat myself?

No. For your safety and for insurance purposes, only Big Tex captains are allowed to drive and operate the vessel.

Where is the pickup location?

Lake Travis pick ups are at Mansfield Dam Park or Paradise Cove Marina (fees apply), and Lake Austin pick ups are at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp ($5 cash per person).

What customers say

  • More than 43,000 happy guests have booked a trip with Big Tex Boat Rentals since launch.

    Big Tex Boat Rentals, Guests since launch

  • Recognized as the number one boat rental service on Lake Austin and Lake Travis.

    Big Tex Boat Rentals, Local recognition

  • Rated Excellent, 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on more than 3,000 Google reviews.

    Google Reviews, Aggregate rating

Book Your Trip

Ready for your day on the water?

Check availability on Lake Austin or Lake Travis and see why Big Tex is rated 5.0 with more than 3,000 Google reviews.

  • Licensed captain and fuel included on every trip
  • Premium sound system, floats, and cooler included
  • Serving Lake Austin and Lake Travis
  • Rated 5.0 with 3,000+ Google reviews

A 6% online booking fee applies. Gas, captain, and safety equipment are always included.

Group celebrating a bachelorette party aboard a Big Tex boat rental