Boat Party Ideas: Fun & Safe Gatherings

Snackle box

You’ve heard of charcuterie, but have you heard of a snackle box? This simple boating hack combines all the organization of your favorite tackle box with snacking. We recommend buying yourself a brand-new tackle box for this to separate your snacks from your bait. Rinse out your snackle box and fill each partition with your favorite treat. Layer on the meats and cheeses for on-the-go charcuterie or fill with fruits, veggies, and dip for a healthy, vegetarian alternative. No matter what snacks you fill in each section, it’s sure to wow your crew when you open a full spread on open water.

Blender

Boat slushies sound like a dream, but with the hot sun melting away your favorite treat all day, it’s not the ideal boat snack — until now! With a portable blender, you can take your slushie and smoothie expertise on the water. Bring aboard some ice, your favorite fruit or flavorings, and stay refreshed all day long.

Boat tents

Don’t want the fun to end when the sun goes down? With a boat tent, it doesn’t have to. Boating tents can turn your boat into a floating campsite where you’re rocked to sleep by the gentle tide. They can also protect you, your crew, and your boat’s upholstery from the sun, strong winds, and rain. Make sure your boat is anchored, moored, or tied to a dock before setting up camp. Check out the array of tent options available to turn almost any boat into the perfect campsite.

Batten down the hatches

It’s all fun and games until a rogue wave spills snacks and drinks all over your boat. To combat spills during rougher tides, it’s good to keep a roll of non-slip cabinet liner aboard. Unroll a piece over slippery surfaces like a tablecloth to keep everything in place. You can even cut the material to the perfect size and shape of each surface. They sell rolls of this liner online and in stores like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot in a variety of colors to match your upholstery. Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that keep the party going like non-slip fabric and comprehensive coverage to protect everything onboard.

Watermelon

No summer excursion is complete without watermelon, the unofficial fruit of summer. It’s great for salad, drinks, snacks, and you can even turn the iconic summer treat into healthy fruit roll-ups. Use a melon baller for a fun, bite-sized, packable snack or cut it into large pieces to create that iconic watermelon smile. If you’re not afraid of a little mess, you can cut a watermelon in half and dig in with a spoon. It’s a healthy snack that will keep you hydrated in the sun. Plus, who can resist the juicy treat sure to beat the heat.

Decorations

No party is complete without decorations. Solar LED lanterns, tablecloths, and string lights will elevate any pontoon party and can turn a good boat party into a great themed party. Grab a pirate flag, decorative netting, and some foam swords for a pirate themed party. Some gold draping and artificial grapes will make the perfect floating toga party. Stringing lights and bringing some glow in the dark face paint will give you and your crew an extra excuse for a night cruise. Just make sure your decorations are properly fastened and you’re cruising slow, so your décor doesn’t end up in the water.

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