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A party boat is a memorable venue, but the decision still needs to make sense for your group, budget, and event plan.
Houston Party Boats
OUR Rates
Houston Party Boats uses flat-rate charter pricing rather than charging admission as a public cruise. Because availability, boat selection, event timing, and other details may affect the quote, the best way to receive accurate information is to submit the existing quote request form or speak directly with a representative.
The team will explain the recommended boat, current rate, deposit, charter duration, included amenities, food and alcohol policies, weather procedures, and any additional charges that may apply. Clear information at the beginning helps hosts plan with confidence and avoid surprises later.
What Affects Your Charter Quote
Pricing may vary based on the boat selected, preferred date and time, cruise duration, availability, event type, and any approved special requirements. The Houston Party Boat accommodates up to 49 guests, while Celebration accommodates up to 75. The current website promotes affordable flat-rate pricing and flexibility to bring finger foods or catering and alcohol without additional food or alcohol fees.
Ask for a complete written quote that identifies the charter rate, deposit, payment schedule, included services, overtime or additional-hour charges, cancellation terms, rescheduling terms, gratuity expectations, and any event-specific costs. Policies can change, so the final agreement should be treated as the controlling information for the reservation.
What the Boats Include
Both boats are designed and equipped for private celebrations. Their open layouts provide room for dancing, mingling, food service, and group activities without separating guests into several small rooms.
- Expansive open deck and dance floo
- Sound system and decorative or disco lighting
- Perimeter seating and table space
- Buffet station and bar area
- Beverage staffing included
- ADA-accessible restrooms
- Professional captain and crew
- Beverage staffing included
Choose the Right Boat for Your Group
Food and Catering
The current website states that customers may bring their choice of finger foods or catering without additional fees. This flexibility allows hosts to select a menu and provider that match the event and budget. Confirm all current requirements for preparation, delivery, serving, warming equipment, cleanup, table coverings, and containers before finalizing a caterer.
The boats provide buffet and table space, but hosts should not assume that cookware, refrigeration, ice, serving utensils, plates, cups, napkins, or full-service catering are included unless specifically confirmed. Ask what the company supplies and what the host or caterer must bring.
Alcohol and Beverages
The current website states that customers may bring alcohol without additional fees and that beverage staffing is included. Before the event, confirm current rules for age and identification, permitted beverages, container types, glass restrictions, coolers, ice, mixers, service responsibilities, and guest conduct. The captain and crew retain authority to enforce safety requirements during the cruise.
Conditions
Deposits, Payments, and Additional Charges
A reservation is not complete until the required agreement and deposit have been received and confirmed. Ask when the remaining balance is due, which payment methods are accepted, whether gratuity is included, how overtime is calculated, and whether additional fees apply to special schedules, vendors, cleaning, damage, or unusual setup requirements. All terms should appear in the final booking documents.
Weather and Marine Conditions
Weather is one of the most important concerns for a host planning an event on the water. Both boats are listed as fully covered and equipped with drop curtains and heat, which can support comfort during changing conditions. However, coverage does not make every weather condition safe for cruising.
The captain or company will make operating decisions based on marine conditions, passenger safety, and applicable requirements. Ask who makes the decision, when guests will be notified, and what rescheduling, credit, or refund options apply if the company cannot operate the cruise. The final written agreement should provide the current policy.
Arrival, Parking, and Boarding
Houston Party Boats is based at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Boulevard, League City, Texas 77573. Because meeting points and boarding instructions can vary, hosts should provide guests with the exact directions supplied for the event rather than relying only on a map search.
Confirm the required arrival time, parking instructions, loading procedures, boarding time, accessibility needs, and late-arrival policy. Encourage guests to arrive early enough to park, gather, use the restroom if needed, and be ready for boarding. A private charter normally cannot delay indefinitely for late guests.
Planning Timeline
Request availability and a quote with your date, occasion, guest count, and boat preference.
Review the rate, duration, deposit, cancellation policy, weather policy, and included amenities.
Reserve the date by completing the required agreement and deposit.
Confirm food, beverages, music, decorations, entertainment, vendors, and final attendance.
Send guests the final address, parking instructions, arrival time, boarding directions, and event reminders.
Rates & Information FAQs
Rates depend on the boat, date, time, duration, availability, and event requirements. Submit the existing quote request form for current pricing.
The current website describes affordable flat-rate pricing. Confirm exactly what the quoted flat rate includes and whether any additional charges apply.
Yes. The current website allows finger foods or catering. Confirm current rules for setup, warming equipment, containers, cleanup, and service supplies.
The current website allows alcohol and states that beverage staffing is included. Confirm age, identification, container, service, and conduct requirements before the cruise.
Capacity should be calculated using every person aboard. Provide the full expected count and ask the team to confirm.
Choose comfortable event-appropriate clothing and stable shoes suitable for boarding and moving around a boat. Consider the season, wind, and evening temperatures.
Both boats are listed as ADA accessible and include ADA-accessible restrooms. Discuss each guest’s specific mobility needs before booking so the team can explain boarding and onboard access.
Ask for current decoration rules before purchasing supplies. Decorations must not interfere with safety equipment, walkways, vessel surfaces, or cleanup requirements.
Outside vendors may be possible with advance approval. Discuss equipment, power, setup time, access, and whether vendor personnel count toward capacity.
Covered decks, drop curtains, and heat may help with some conditions, but the captain or company determines whether marine conditions are safe. The booking agreement should explain rescheduling, credit, or refund terms.
Submit the quote request form or contact Houston Party Boats. The date is generally secured after availability is confirmed and the required agreement and deposit are completed.
Request Form
Use the existing form introduction and fields so the new page preserves the current lead-capture process and does not create a disconnect with the website workflow.
Celebrating an upcoming event?
Send us a quote request with information about your party, and one of our representatives will contact you with special pricing.