45ft Destination Yacht Party Barge with Slide
Lake Travis2 to 12 hours
- Licensed captain included
- Fuel included
- Serving Lake Austin & Lake Travis
About this service
Our largest charter, built for big groups who want room to spread out. Forty guests fit comfortably across the deck, with a slide straight into the lake for the kids, and the whole party.
- Yacht
- Lake Travis
- Slide
Why homeowners choose this
- Fits up to 40 guests, the biggest boat in the fleet
- Built in slide for a straight drop into the lake
- Wide, shaded deck space for large groups
- Ideal for corporate outings and big celebrations
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
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
We schedule your service
Pick a schedule that works for you, weekly, bi-weekly, or after each snowfall.
- 3
We do the work
Our largest charter, built for big groups who want room to spread out. Forty guests fit comfortably across the deck, with a slide straight into the lake for the kids, and the whole party.
- 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 45ft destination yacht party barge with slide
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
Rated Excellent, 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on more than 3,000 Google reviews.
Google Reviews, Aggregate rating
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
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.

