AUSTIN EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Double‑deck shark barge, a slide, and a lake full of parties — Lake Travis by Tritoon
A 3–7 hour party-barge outing from Mansfield Dam Park featuring a double deck, a water slide, and a high‑powered sound system — this guide helps planners, families, and teams set expectations and logistics.
Double‑deck shark barge, a slide, and a lake full of parties — Lake Travis by Tritoon.
Experience the Shark Tritoon Party Barge on Lake Travis: a spacious double‑deck tritoon fitted with a thrilling water slide and a top‑notch sound system, where an expert captain navigates to the lake’s hottest spots for swimming, BBQ and social anchoring with other boats — built for bach parties, birthdays and company outings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Double‑deck social space
The Shark tritoon features a roomy double deck that gives groups space to spread out, socialize, and run a party setup on the water.
Slide, swim and anchor
A built‑in water slide sets the pace for swim stops; the captain can tie up with other boats for communal beach‑like gatherings at popular coves.
Party system and event focus
Equipped with a high‑quality sound system, the barge is configured specifically for celebrations — birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties and team‑building outings.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Boarding the Shark tritoon means settling into a floating party platform: with a captain at the helm you cruise Lake Travis’s popular stretches, stop for swims and slides, tie up alongside other boats for shared anchoring, and run BBQs and music from the double deck — all within a 3–7 hour window tailored to your group.
THE PLATFORM
Double‑deck social space
The Shark tritoon features a roomy double deck that gives groups space to spread out, socialize, and run a party setup on the water.
THE WATER
Slide, swim and anchor
A built‑in water slide sets the pace for swim stops; the captain can tie up with other boats for communal beach‑like gatherings at popular coves.
THE SOUND
Party system and event focus
Equipped with a high‑quality sound system, the barge is configured specifically for celebrations — birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties and team‑building outings.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should plan otherwise.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guests are encouraged to bring BBQ gear, cake and beer for onboard celebrations; note there is a mandatory park entry fee at the launch.
Current boarding location is Mansfield Dam Park, 4370 Mansfield Dam Road, Austin, TX 78734 on Lake Travis.
Mansfield Dam Park requires a $5 cash per person entry fee to be paid at the park (no exceptions).
Trips run approximately 3–7 hours depending on your booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the typical outing?
Trips run approximately 3–7 hours.
Where do we board?
Current boarding location is Mansfield Dam Park, 4370 Mansfield Dam Road, Austin TX 78734 (Lake Travis).
Is there a park entry fee?
Yes — Mansfield Park requires a $5 cash per person entry fee to be paid at the park; there are no exceptions.
How many people fit on the barge?
Capacity is 16 people plus the captain.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes — the operator invites groups to bring BBQ, cake and beer for onboard celebrations.
What kind of outings is the barge intended for?
The boat is configured for events — bach parties, birthdays, family gatherings and company/team‑building outings with music and social anchoring.