How it works
CHOOSE LOCATION
Cruisin Tikis sets sail in the coolest locales around. Pick your tiki paradise to get the party started.
DATE
Looking to commandeer the entire tiki boat? Book a private tour for your own tiki extravaganza! Alternatively, snag individual seats to mix and mingle—perfect for those who love a spontaneous tiki party!
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 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Our tiki captain will help stash your drinks, go over safety guidelines, and prep your crew for a blast on the water.
CRUISE!
Cue up your ultimate beach playlist, pop open a drink, and let the tiki vibes flow. Cheers to a boatload of fun!
St. Petersburg FLOATING TIKI BOAT CRUISES
Bring your favorite beverages and cruise on a floating tiki bar in St. Petersburg! 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 St. Petersburg, Florida. 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 St. Petersburg
Experience the beauty of Southern Florida with a floating tiki bar in St. Petersburg! You can choose between seeing dolphins playing, a gorgeous Florida sunset, visiting local sand bars, and more. Cruisin’ Tikis St. Petersburg offers a one-of-a-kind experience that you will remember forever!
Travel in style and throw a party at sea on your own floating tiki bar with our private cruises! Looking for a unique way to celebrate your bachelor or bachelorette party? Look no further and book a tiki bar cruise in St. Petersburg. Book online today!
SPECIAL EVENTS WELCOME!
Cruisin’ Tikis St. Petersburg 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
YES children six and older are allowed. We don’t want them to miss out cruisin’ on the tiki boat. Children under the age of 10 are required to wear a life jacket which we have on board or you can bring your own (recommended). Please let us know if you plan to bring children so that we can make the appropriate accommodations for life jackets. We recommend booking a private cruise if you have kids under 12 to ensure a family-friendly cruise.
Yes, all routes are subject to change due to weather or current conditions, USCG restrictions or captains’ discretion. Our primary goal is to keep everyone safe while having a great time!
Yes, there is a type 1 PFD for every passenger. Along with all the coast guard requirements for the vessel including a first aid kit.
No, our octagon shaped floating tiki bars are the only authentic tiki boat in Tampa. Our small tikis offer a much different and a one-of-a-kind experience compared to overcrowded pontoon boats claiming to be a tiki boat because they have added a thatch roof. Don’t sell yourself short and do the real thing!
Yes, Red Tide and the seaweed bloom has not affected any of our cruises and has not resulted in any cancellations.
Yes, we have island music playing, or connect your music to our bluetooth Kicker speaker system and play your choice of music.
The US Coast Guard regulations for our tiki boats is 6 people plus crew…. this includes children… For larger groups, please call us. We can accommodate groups up to 24 people.
No, guests are permitted to bring their favorite drinks, alcohol and food onboard. We provide a big yeti cooler and plenty of ice. Alcohol and food can be purchased at the marina.
We do operate in the rain as the tiki boats have a roof. However, the captain can decide at anytime to cancel due to conditions (typically high winds or thunder storms). If you are unable to reschedule and still want to go on one of our cruises, the captains may under certain conditions go out to cruise in calmer water which is protected by islands or mangroves.
The tiki boat has a cruising speed at around 5 mph.
90 Minutes to 120 Minutes depending on the tour chosen. Most tours can be extended during booking. For special events or custom tours, please call and we can discuss your options.
Guests must be 6 years old or older to cruise on the tiki boat.
Our Captains do work for tips, so gratuity is greatly appreciated. We suggest a 20% gratuity for our captains… they are very experienced, knowledgeable, and work hard to ensure your safety and to provide an amazing tiki experience for our guests!
Our tikis are not equipped with restrooms, so we encourage guests to use the restroom before leaving the dock. There are restrooms at the pick-up/drop-off locations and we can stop along the route at a bar or sandbar if a pit stop is needed.
Bookings are fully refundable if cancelled 48 hours prior to reservation. We reserve the right to cancel any tour at any time due to weather, safety, mechanical or behavioral issues. If your tour is canceled, you will be given a rain check to re-book at another time (this excludes behavioral related cancellations which will not be refunded). For weather related issues, we may “wait out” a brief shower, reschedule for another day during your stay, or refund if unable to reschedule. “NO SHOWS” will not be refunded or rescheduled!
Tampa: 1710 N Highland Ave Tampa, FL 33602
Clearwater: Clearwater Beach Marina; 25 Causeway Blvd at slip #40 Clearwater, FL 33767
St. Pete: 500 1st Ave SE St. Petersburg FL 33701
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!
