How many people can do Party Boat on lake Travis?

8–16 guests — we size it to your group and handle the booking.

Can you add Party Boat on lake Travis to a bachelor party weekend?

Yes. Party Boat on lake Travis is one of the Austin add-ons Connected Austin books and runs as part of a full weekend, with timing and logistics handled so it fits the rest of the itinerary.

Is Austin good for a bachelor party?

Austin is one of the strongest bachelor party destinations in the country — live music on every block, Lake Travis boat days, world-class BBQ, and two full nightlife districts (Sixth Street and Rainey) within walking distance of each other. Add F1 at Circuit of the Americas, SXSW, and ACL, and the city scales from a chill guys' weekend to a full takeover. Browse our weekend packages, activities, and group stays.

Why Austin instead of Vegas or Nashville?

Vegas is a theme park and Nashville is a karaoke bar at airport prices. Austin is a real city — lake days, ranches, and BBQ by day, live music and two nightlife districts by night. It hits the sweet spot between "actual trip" and "party weekend" without the cover-charge arms race. See our guides for the full breakdowns.

When is the best time of year to come?

March - May, September - November are peak — mild weather, patio season, and full lake days. Summer runs hot but Lake Travis is at its best. Event weekends (F1 in October, SXSW in March, ACL in October) are a different gear entirely and book up fast. See what's on in our activities catalog.

How much does an Austin bachelor party weekend cost?

Most groups land between $500 and $1,000 per person for the core weekend; full turnkey builds with housing run $1,500+ all-in. Every number we quote includes tax, tips, and entry — no surprises after the trip. See the package tiers or start an inquiry for a custom quote.

How do groups typically split the costs?

Each guest pays their share directly through a secure group portal — no chasing Venmos, no fronting the whole cost as the organizer. Your group gets its own live portal once the itinerary is locked. Start the inquiry and we'll walk you through it.

What is included in a weekend package?

Everything bachelor-party related: housing, boat charters on Lake Travis, clay shooting and gun ranges, BBQ catering and private chefs, steakhouse reservations, nightclub table service, gentlemen's clubs, party buses and airport transfers, plus a dedicated concierge through the weekend. Browse packages, activities, and stays — then tell us what to add.

How far in advance should we book?

Four to eight weeks is the safe window for premium housing, large dinner reservations, and boat availability. F1, SXSW, and ACL weekends go much faster — for those, think months, not weeks. We also rescue last-minute groups all the time; reach out and we'll tell you what's still open.

How many guests can you host?

From a tight crew of 6 to large-format groups of 20+. Two things to know: we can run the planning side with or without housing — stay wherever you want and we'll build the weekend around you — and our stays portfolio covers houses sized for real group takeovers.

What kind of housing do you offer?

Group-tested houses and multi-unit properties picked for bachelor parties — walkable to downtown or set up for a compound weekend, with the bed count, common space, and parking a real group needs. Browse the stays portfolio or read our where to stay guide.

Do you handle restaurant and nightlife reservations?

Yes — steakhouse private rooms, hibachi chefs at the house, nightclub tables with bottle service, and gentlemen's club access. Large groups of guys get turned away at doors routinely; ours don't, because entry is coordinated before you land. See the activities catalog for what we book.

What is the drinking age, and when do bars close?

The drinking age in Texas is 21, and bars close at 2:00 AM. Sixth Street and Rainey Street both run right up to last call, and the after-party moves back to the house — which is why our houses are picked for exactly that.

What if our group size or dates change?

Group sizes shift constantly — guys drop, dates flex around weddings. As long as you give us a heads-up, most changes are no problem, and pricing updates automatically as the group changes. We handle every update a best man would otherwise deal with himself. Start the inquiry and we'll build the flexibility in from day one.

EXPERIENCE

PARTY BOAT ON LAKE TRAVIS

A private party boat on Lake Travis is the anchor of an Austin bachelor party done right. Your group gets the whole boat — captain included — with room to spread out, a sound system that actually slaps, and coolers ready for whatever you load them with. Three hours of open water, cliff views, and swim stops at Devil's Cove where the flotilla culture does the entertaining for you.

AVAILABLE

DETAILSYear-round with date-based availability

CAPACITY8–16 guests

ACCESS LEVELDaytime anchor

LOCATIONLake Travis

AVAILABILITYYear-round with date-based availability

ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

We handle the charter booking, timing, and the round-trip logistics from your house, so nobody's coordinating pickup trucks at a marina hungover. You show up, step on, and the lake handles the rest. Pairs perfectly with a night circuit afterward — most groups make this the Saturday daytime centerpiece.

INCLUDED IN2 COLLECTIONS LINKED

This experience is included in the following collections:

BOATS AND BIRDIES

Day 1: Butler Pitch & Putt, Private Room at the Steakhouse Day 2: Tee Time reservation (round paid for at course), Frozen Margarita Machine, On-Site Chair Massages – 3 Chairs / 2 hrs, Hibachi Chef, Bar Hopping (Evening) Day 3: Breakfast Taco Catering, Private Party Bus , Party Boat on lake Travis, Bar Hopping (Evening) Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

8–12 GUESTS5N$1,500

SIXTH STREET SOIREE

Day 1: House Stocking, Steakhouse Dinner Reservation, Bar Hopping (Evening) Day 2: Breakfast Taco Catering, Pool Party Cabana Rental, Gentlemen's Club Access, Table Service at the Nightclub Day 3: Lake Travis Roundtrip Transfer , Party Boat on lake Travis, Dinner Reservation Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

8–12 GUESTS5N$1,500

DAYTIME

BUTLER PITCH & PUTT

Austin's beloved 9-hole pitch-and-putt, reserved for your group — beers in hand, wedge and putter only, right in the middle of the city. It's golf the way a bachelor party actually wants golf: fast, drinkable, and impossible to take seriously.

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DAYTIME

CLAY SHOOTING

Sporting clays at a proper range outside the city — shotguns, flying targets, and an instant competitive bracket for the group. Instruction and equipment are handled, so first-timers are dialed in within fifteen minutes and talking trash within twenty.

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DAYTIME

GO-KARTING

High-speed electric karts on a proper track — helmets on, lap times posted, egos on the line. Two hours of heats, and the leaderboard doesn't lie about who peaked in high school.

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5 minutes. Zero pressure. Even if you don't book, you'll plan a better weekend.

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