About this tour
When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked the whole pontoon for a group, we got three hours on Percy Priest Lake with a captain who actually knows Nashville's waters inside out. It's a proper party setup — 30ft double-decker with a slide, capacity 16, your own cooler, ice, and a decent sound system. The vibe is flexible: you can anchor in party cove and float among other boats, or find quieter spots to mess around on tubes and inflatables. Families and groups after a looser day both fit here.
Highlights
- Double-decker slide straight into the lake — genuinely fun, not just gimmick
- Captain knew every inlet, party spot, and chill anchorage on the lake
- Whole boat private rental means your group sets the pace and playlist
- 10ft float pad and multiple tubes included, zero hassle setup
- Party cove social scene if you're keen, quiet bays if you're not
- Three hours enough to slide, float, and anchor without feeling rushed
- Suitable for mixed fitness levels and ages — no gatekeeping
What to expect
We showed up to a clean, well-maintained pontoon with the captain already prepping. He didn't just drop us at a location — he steered us toward the best spots based on what we wanted that day, narrating Nashville history and lake facts without being pushy. The first hour we spent taking turns on the slide and mucking around on the float pad. The water was clear enough that you weren't worried about what you couldn't see. Second hour we drifted toward party cove, where other boats were anchored and people were floating between them — it's a social thing if you want it, but you're not forced into it. Third hour we moved to a quieter arm of the lake, killed the music, and just floated.
Pacing felt natural — no rush, no dead time. The slide works great (it's slippery and fast). The sound system is decent for a boat. One thing: you bring your own booze if you want it; that's the BYOB model. Towels aren't included, so bring your own or go without.
Good to know
This is genuinely good value if you've got a group of 8–16. You're not fighting for pool space or competing with dozens of other tours. The captain's local knowledge means you get actual recommendations, not scripted patter. The slide is a legitimately fun centrepiece. It works well for mixed-age groups — kids love the slide, adults love the float and chill.
No towels included, which is a minor annoyance on a hot day. Bring your own or accept you'll air-dry. It's a private rental, so you're paying a group rate — works out cheaper per person with 12–16 people, pricier with fewer. Three hours is tight if your group is scattered getting ready; you'll lose 20 minutes to boat setup. Mid-summer weekends mean party cove can be hectic if that's not your scene — ask the captain about quieter options.
Bring sunscreen, towels, a change of dry clothes, and whatever drinks you want (no glass). Ice and cooler space provided. Max 16 passengers. Bring flip-flops; the pontoon deck gets hot. Public transport nearby if you don't drive. No special fitness required.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.