It's Pontoon Picnic Party Time

Take your lake entertainment to the next level in style

It’s the little things that make the difference between a good day on the lake and one that will live in the memories of friends and family forever—and pontoon boat picnics are a delightful and versatile way to make it happen. We’ve gathered together a few ideas to help you get started.

Setting the Atmosphere

1. Pillowscape on the Water

Build an inviting pillowscape with outdoor pillows that are designed to stand up to the marine environment with water- and UV-resistant fabrics. Both kids and adults will enjoy the comfort they provide, and you can stow them in your Harris’s roomy under-seat storage before and after.

2. Keep ‘Em Covered

Stow a few extra caps for guests who may have forgotten a hat and need a bit more shade on a sunny day. They can be surprisingly inexpensive, and a practical keepsake can really make your guests feel special. Custom caps are widely available, so personalize them if the mood strikes you!

3. Transform Your Towels

Pack a stack of unique, colorful beach towels for your guests to make them feel like they’re at an exclusive resort. Customize them with monograms or your boat’s name and each guest can relax with their own plush towel.

Setting the Table

4. Brilliant Beverages

Keep tasty and unique beverages cool on your Harris pontoon in the built-in cooler available on some models, or bring your own cooler aboard. Pack unique sodas, durable plastic glassware, and mixers for cocktails and prepare them in the on-board entertainment centers on some of our boats—and don’t forget non-alcoholic choices as well.

5. Seal in the Deliciousness

Organizing your lake picnic properly will ensure brilliant success, and nothing helps more than attractive, sealing containers.

6. Sweet Treats

Don’t forget dessert! Sliced fruits like melon, pears, and peaches make for a delicious and nutritious treat—or bring cookies like these macarons and take them along to surprise and delight your guests.

7. Fancy food for floating

The wide availability of farm-to-table and artisan food has made creating unique and portable picnic foods more accessible than ever. With the ability to add a rail-mounted grill on many Harris pontoons, you can prepare burgers and grilled veggies with ease.

Live your dream picnic

At Harris, we design pontoons to make every moment on the water more memorable. Start your journey toward the ultimate form of relaxation today by finding the boat that’s right for you.