Double‑deck shark barge, a slide, and a lake full of parties — Lake Travis by Tritoon

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.

Duration
3-7 Hours
Location
Austin
Operator
Wave in Water
Category
Events
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

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 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.

Slide, swim and anchor
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
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.

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.

Double‑deck social space

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.

Slide, swim and anchor

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

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.

1
Bach parties and large social groupsDesigned for celebratory groups looking to cruise, anchor with other boats and run a soundtrack — fits well so long as the party stays within the 16‑person plus captain limit.
2
Birthday parties and family gatheringsA compact, social platform for birthdays and family get‑togethers; families will appreciate the space and slide but must observe the boat’s 16‑person capacity.
3
Company/team buildingWell suited for team outings that want music, a BBQ vibe and group activities on the water — ideal for small company groups within the passenger limit.
4
Very large groups or overflow guest listsNot ideal for gatherings that exceed the 16‑person capacity; groups larger than that should book multiple boats or stagger attendance.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Guests are encouraged to bring BBQ gear, cake and beer for onboard celebrations; note there is a mandatory park entry fee at the launch.

Meeting & Launch

Current boarding location is Mansfield Dam Park, 4370 Mansfield Dam Road, Austin, TX 78734 on Lake Travis.

Park entry fee

Mansfield Dam Park requires a $5 cash per person entry fee to be paid at the park (no exceptions).

Duration

Trips run approximately 3–7 hours depending on your booking.

Booking Notice

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.