Austin River Float Trips Party Bus Rental

River tubing is a Texas institution. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of Texans load up coolers, inflate tubes, and float down the state's crystal-clear spring-fed rivers under the blazing sun. It is the quintessential warm-weather activity — lazy, social, refreshing, and best enjoyed with a group of friends and a cooler of cold drinks.

The rivers near Austin offer some of the best floating in the state. The San Marcos River, fed by springs at Aquarena Center, stays a constant seventy-two degrees year-round — refreshing even on the hottest August days. The Guadalupe River between Canyon Lake and New Braunfels offers longer floats through stunning Hill Country scenery. The Comal River in New Braunfels is the shortest navigable river in Texas but one of the most popular — its gentle current and bar-lined banks make it ideal for social floating.

But here is the catch every float-trip veteran knows: getting to the river and back is the worst part. San Marcos is thirty-five minutes from Austin. New Braunfels is fifty minutes. The drives are on I-35, which is Texas's most congested highway. After four to six hours of sun, swimming, and BYOB beverages, the last thing anyone should do is drive sixty miles on a freeway. DUI enforcement along the I-35 corridor between Austin and New Braunfels is aggressive during summer weekends, and the consequences are severe.

Therefore, a party bus from Austin Party Ride is the responsible, comfortable, and fun way to do a river float trip. The bus handles the drive, carries all your gear, and delivers everyone safely home at the end of a perfect day on the water.

Float trip party buses are one of our most popular summer bookings. Call 512-900-8324 or submit a quote form with your date, group size, and preferred river.

Most groups book six to eight hours — enough for the drive to the river, the float, a lunch stop, and the drive home. Full-day bookings of ten to twelve hours allow for a longer float plus additional activities (Gruene Hall, wine tasting, or a New Braunfels bar crawl).

Groups of ten to twenty fit in our party buses. Larger groups of twenty-five to fifty can book coach buses. The bus has ample storage for coolers, towels, and a change of dry clothes for the ride home.

Summer weekends (Memorial Day through Labor Day) are peak float season. Book at least two to three weeks in advance for Saturday dates. Weekdays are significantly less crowded on the rivers and easier to book.

Pricing is hourly, all-inclusive. The bus is BYOB — bring your float drinks and your ride-home drinks. We provide ice, cups, and a clean, air-conditioned sanctuary after a day in the Texas sun.