party barge

Lake recreation vessel

A party barge is a large, flat-bottomed pontoon boat designed for leisurely group outings on lakes or rivers.

Unlike speedboats or fishing vessels, party barges prioritize deck space and stability over performance—essentially floating platforms for socializing, drinking, and sunbathing: We rented a party barge for the bachelor party.

The term sometimes extends to any oversized, unwieldy recreational boat.

Related
  • pontoonBuoyant platform or vessel
  • floatBuoyant object or vehicle
  • lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
  • summerYear's warmest season
  • coolerInsulated storage container

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