easy
1 to 3 days
Minimal fitness required; suitable for all ages and ability levels.
Cruise Salamonie Lake aboard a 36ft. Party Barge from Pirates Cove Marina. Perfect for groups, this rental boat features shaded areas, water slides, and all the basics for a fun day on Indiana’s water.
Up to 15 People • 1 to 3 day rentals • Drivers Must Be 18+ • Pickup Between 7:30am and 3:00pm
1 to 3 Day Rentals
Our party barges feature large shaded areas and water slides. Ladders, anchors, life jackets, and chairs are also included. Boat rentals are from 7:30AM to 6:30PM. For Muti-day Rentals, the boat MUST be brought back each night by 6:30pm.
All motorboat rentals include CGA life jackets. Major credit card required for reservations. Additional damage deposit required at time of rental. 48 Hour advance cancellation required. Rental boats begin the day with a full tank of fuel and will be refilled at Pirates Cove Marina upon rental return. Must be 18 years of age. No pets or grills permitted on boats. No tubing or towing allowed behind any Pirates Cove Marina rental boats.
Pirates Cove Marina is popular on summer weekends, so booking early and arriving by 7:30am helps secure your preferred launch time.
No radios are installed on the barge, so pack a battery-powered speaker if you want soundtrack vibes while you cruise.
To maintain safety and cleanliness, pets and grills are prohibited on all rental boats at Pirates Cove Marina.
The party barge comes with a full tank of fuel; renters must refill the amount they use upon return to the marina.
Salamonie Lake is part of a state recreation area created in the 1960s to provide flood control and outdoor recreation in northeast Indiana.
Pirates Cove Marina encourages responsible boating practices to protect aquatic life and minimize shoreline erosion on Salamonie Lake.
Protect your skin during long hours exposed to the sun on open water.
summer specific
Ideal for jumping off the water slide or taking a dip in the lake.
summer|spring|fall specific
Bring your own music since radios aren’t provided on the boat.
Evenings on the water can cool off quickly outside of summer months.
spring|fall specific