How it works
CHOOSE LOCATION
Cruisin’ Tikis® sets sail in some of the coolest locales around. Pick your tiki paradise to get the party started.
Pick Your Date
Snag individual seats to mix and mingle with other guests or book a private tour for your own tiki extravaganza!
Invite Your Friends
Select your squad, pack your favorite beverages, and make sure everyone's ready for a tiki-tastic time. Don't forget to have everyone sign the pre-tour waiver!
Meet Up
Make your way to the starting dock at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Our tiki captains will help stash your drinks, go over safety guidelines, and prep your crew.
Do Some Cruisin’
Cue up your ultimate beach playlist, pop open a drink, and let the tiki vibes flow. Cheers to a boatload of fun!
Carolina Beach FLOATING TIKI BOAT CRUISES
Bring your favorite beverages and cruise on a floating tiki bar in Carolina Beach! Take in all the city has to offer, but from the water. Our one-of-a-kind tiki boats are all about fun and the best way to experience Carolina Beach, NC. We provide USCG-certified captains, coolers with ice, and Bluetooth radio to play your favorite tunes. You can even play your own music if you want. Book your floating tiki bar trip online today!
ABOUT CRUISIN’ TIKIS Carolina Beach
Set sail on the ultimate Carolina Beach adventure aboard a floating tiki bar! Cruise past sandy shores and winding marshes while dolphins play in the waves and the sun sets in vibrant colors. Bring your favorite drinks, jump in for a refreshing swim, and soak up the laid-back coastal energy. With good tunes, great friends, and endless scenery, Carolina Beach is your playground for sun-soaked fun.
SPECIAL EVENTS WELCOME!
Cruisin’ Tikis Carolina Beach will offer special packages throughout the year for holidays, concerts, sports, or recreational events on the water. Please contact us for availability and options.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cruisin’ Tikis is a floating tiki bar experience—cruise with friends, soak up the views under the thatched roof, and enjoy the vibes.
The most up-to-date availability is shown online. Online booking typically shuts down 12-24 hours before the tour time; call or text (910) 222-7703 for same-day requests.
401 Marina St, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. Our captain will meet you on the docks.
Arrive 15 minutes before departure with digital waivers completed. Late arrivals may lose time on the water.
If the schedule, captain, and weather allow, you can extend while underway; additional time is charged to the card on file.
Yes! Children are welcome. U.S. Coast Guard regulations require anyone under 6 to wear a life jacket while underway (provided on board). Dogs are welcome on private tours only.
Yes—keep it simple (snacks and sandwiches). It’s a casual booze cruise, not a dining experience.
Yes. A large cooler with ice is provided. Per NC law, beer, wine, seltzers, champagne are permitted. Hard liquor is not allowed.
Totally! We are more than happy to make a pit stop if anyone wants to hop out & take a dip!
Dress comfortably—bathing suits, beachwear, tank tops, and flip-flops. Skip blazers and high heels.
Yes. Each tiki has a Bluetooth-compatible sound system…connect your playlist and jam out.
A U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captain operates every tiki for your safety.
Cruises operate rain or shine. Most of the boat is covered by the tiki roof, and summer showers are usually brief.
No. Restrooms are available near the dock before and after your cruise.
Cruisin Tikis offers trip insurance, which will allow you flexibility in the case your plans change (72 hrs), or if the tour needs to be canceled due to the inclement weather. Otherwise, all sales are final.
Our licensed captains are just certified veseel operators by the United States Coast Guard, they’re also there to keep the beat alive, be fun, entertaining & a great pal to converse with. It is standard in the maritime tourism industry to tip 18-20% of your cruise cost.
Sunscreen, your favorite beverages (no beer glass bottles), snacks, towels, and a good attitude! We’ll provide the cooler and ice.
Yes! We host birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate outings, and sunset cruises. Contact us for custom packages.
Nothing with a lighter is permitted to be used on board.
FRANCHISE YOUR OWN TIKI BOAT BUSINESS.
INTERESTED IN OWNING A FRANCHISE?
Cruisin’ Tikis® is looking for Franchise operators in great territories ! If you love being out on the water and want to run your own business, join our team! We sell fun and we put smiles on peoples faces… one cruise at a time!
