30ft Double Decker Triple Slide Party Boat with Captain up to 22

Party Cove is the main event: you cruise across Percy Priest Lake on a 30-foot double-decker pontoon, then slide straight from the upper deck into the water. With three slides, a four-person tube, and a float pad, this is a boat outing built for groups that want to play together, not just admire the shoreline.

I like two things in particular: the boat comes ready for a group day, with ice, a cooler, a sound system, and space for games; and the captain helps set the tone, balancing safe boating with a sociable, hands-on outing. Past captains named include Matt, Sean, Dave, and Taylor, though you should not assume you’ll have a particular one.

The main trade-off is time. Three hours goes quickly when you share it between the ride to Party Cove, tubing, swimming, sliding, and relaxing on the float pad. If your group wants a long, lazy lake day, this slot may feel short.

The essentials at a glance

• Three slides lead from the upper deck into Percy Priest Lake, turning the boat itself into part of the water play.
• Party Cove is the destination, a popular gathering spot where more than 100 boats may be together.
• The activity is private for your group, with a listed price of $1,099 for up to 15 people.
• The boat holds up to 22 passengers, but the stated group price covers up to 15, so confirm the arrangement if your party is larger.
• Your captain handles the boat and helps keep the day on track, while you bring your own alcoholic drinks and towels.
• The outing lasts about three hours, starting and ending at 3979 Bell Road in Hermitage.

Setting out from Hermitage for Percy Priest Lake

You meet at 3979 Bell Road in Hermitage, outside central Nashville, and return there at the end. The trip is focused on the lake rather than downtown sightseeing. If you want honky-tonks, historic sites, or a city tour, this is a different sort of Nashville day: you trade pavement and music venues for open water, swimming, and a social cove.

The boat is a 30-foot Solid Craft double-decker pontoon with a 200-horsepower Suzuki engine. That gives your group a large platform for moving around and a proper upper deck for the slides. It is not a quiet sightseeing launch. The sound system, beer pong table, floats, and water activities make clear that this is designed for a group celebration.

The activity is private, so your party does not share the boat with unrelated customers. That matters for a bachelor or bachelorette party, a family gathering, or a friends’ reunion: you can set your own mood and spend the time together. The boat’s maximum capacity is 22, while the advertised group rate is for up to 15. Do not assume the listed price automatically applies to a group larger than 15.

Party Cove is a social stop, not a quiet beach

The boat heads to Party Cove, one of Nashville’s party coves on Percy Priest Lake. The setting is social by design. More than 100 boats can gather there, so expect a lively scene rather than a secluded patch of water. If you like meeting people and watching the cove’s activity from the boat, that is part of the appeal. If you’re after a peaceful swim with a wide berth around you, this may not be your ideal lake outing.

Once the boat reaches the cove, you have several ways to spend your time. Take turns on the slides, go tubing, climb onto the float pad, or stay aboard and enjoy the music and company. The mix is useful because not everyone in a group wants the same thing. Some will want a turn on every slide; others may prefer to float, chat, and take a break in the shade or on the boat.

There’s a practical catch to the three-hour schedule: the ride to the cove and back uses part of your time on the water. The exact time spent at each activity is not specified, so I would not plan on three full hours parked at the cove. If your group has a long list of things to try, agree on priorities before departure. It is easier to share the slides and tube when everyone knows they want a turn.

Slides, tubing, and a float pad

The boat’s three upper-deck slides are the signature feature. They let you launch directly into the lake without needing a separate water park or dock. That setup suits a group that wants activity and easy repeat turns. It also means getting in and out of the water is central to the outing, not an optional extra.

The four-person raft adds another kind of fun. It gives a small group a shared tubing ride while others stay on board or in the water. You can’t count on everyone tubing at once, so plan on taking turns. The exact towing time or number of rides is not specified, and the captain will be managing the boat as well as the group.

A large inflatable float pad rounds out the water gear. The included list describes an 18-foot float pad, while the activity description also refers to a 5-by-10-foot lily pad. Since those measurements do not match, it is sensible to confirm the pad’s size when booking if that detail matters to your group. Either way, the point is a floating place to lounge between swims and slides.

The boat also includes floats, a cooler with ice, a premium sound system, and a beer pong table. Those are useful touches, not just a list of extras: you don’t have to organize every piece of water gear yourself, and the cooler gives you a place to keep drinks cold. Alcohol is not included, and towels are not provided, so bring your own beverages and towels.

What the captain adds to the day

A captain is included, which means you do not have to appoint someone in your group to drive the boat. That changes the feel of the day in a practical way: everyone in your party can join the outing, rather than having one person take on the job of operating the vessel. The captain also plays an important role in managing the activities and keeping the group safe around the water.

Captains named on past outings include Matt, Sean, Dave, and Taylor. People have particularly valued a captain who does more than steer, someone who helps with games, points the group toward a good spot, and keeps a sensible balance between fun and safety. You can’t count on a specific captain being assigned, but the captain-led setup is an important part of what you’re paying for.

The boat has also been praised for being clean and having a cooler large enough for a group. For a private outing, those basics matter. A messy boat or too little room can sour a celebration quickly. The 30-foot size gives a group space to spread out, though the available room will naturally feel different with 10 people than with a full boat.

Is $1,099 a fair price for your group?

The listed price is $1,099 per group of up to 15. At a full group of 15, that works out to about $73 per person before your own drinks and any other expenses. With fewer people, the per-person cost rises, so this is best value when your party has enough people to share the rate.

You are paying for a private, three-hour boat outing with a captain, rather than simply renting a vessel and managing the day yourself. The slides, tube, float pad, ice, cooler, and sound system are part of the package. That makes the price easier to justify for a milestone celebration where the boat and water activities are the main event. It is a less compelling deal if only a few people are going or if your group mainly wants a quiet cruise.

The maximum boat capacity is 22, but the stated price is for up to 15. Treat those figures as separate details: capacity tells you the boat’s limit, while the quoted rate tells you the group size covered. If you have more than 15 in your party, confirm the pricing and arrangements before committing.

Who will enjoy this boat day most?

This outing suits a lively group that wants to swim, slide, tube, listen to music, and spend time together. It is particularly well matched to bachelor and bachelorette parties, which have been a common reason to book, but it can also work for friends and family who enjoy an active day on the water. The private format helps keep your group together, while the range of activities gives people options beyond sitting on the boat.

It is not the best choice for everyone. You may want another kind of lake trip if your group prefers a quiet natural setting, has little interest in getting wet, or wants a longer outing. The social atmosphere at Party Cove, with many boats in one area, is a feature for some and a drawback for others.

Think about your group’s pace, too. People who want to spend an hour on each activity may find the three-hour slot tight. A group that is happy to rotate between slides, tubing, floating, and time aboard should make better use of it. Reviews of the outing often praise the captains and the fun of the boat, while also wishing the time slot were longer. That is a fair warning: the day can be a hit and still leave you wanting another hour.

A few practical details before you book

The activity is offered in English, uses a mobile ticket, and is described as suitable for most participants. Confirmation is provided at booking. It is a private activity, and it starts and ends at the Hermitage meeting point. The booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed, so be certain your group is ready to commit before paying.

Bring towels and your own alcoholic beverages if you want them. Ice and a cooler are supplied, but alcohol is not. You may also want to coordinate your group’s playlist preferences, since a premium sound system is included and music is part of the boat’s party-ready setup.

The trip is booked, on average, about 82 days ahead. That is not a guarantee that you must book that early, but it is a useful signal for planning: if you have a fixed celebration date or a larger group to coordinate, leave time to secure the outing and confirm the details that matter, especially capacity and float-pad size.

Should you book this Percy Priest Lake party boat?

Book it if your group wants a private, captain-led lake party with built-in water fun. The three slides, tubing raft, float pad, and social stop at Party Cove give the outing a clear purpose, while the captain, cooler, and sound system save you from organizing every detail yourself. The strongest reasons to choose it are the activity-packed boat and the consistently praised captain service.

Think twice if your priorities are solitude, a long stretch of unhurried lake time, or a low per-person cost for a small group. Three hours is a compact outing, and Party Cove is popular rather than secluded. For a well-sized group celebrating together, though, this is a straightforward way to turn a Nashville day into a proper lake party.

FAQ

How long is the boat outing?

The activity lasts about three hours. The schedule includes cruising to Party Cove and returning to the original meeting point.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts and ends at 3979 Bell Road, Hermitage, Tennessee 37076.

How many people can join?

The boat holds up to 22 passengers. The listed price of $1,099 covers a group of up to 15, so confirm the rate and arrangement if your party is larger.

What is included?

The outing includes a captain, ice, a cooler, a premium sound system, a beer pong table, floats, a float pad, and a four-person tubing raft. The boat also has three slides.

Are alcoholic drinks and towels included?

No. Alcoholic beverages and towels are not included. Ice and a cooler are supplied.

Is the outing private?

Yes. It is a private activity, so only your group participates.