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Key West Tiki Bar Boat Cruise to a Popular Sand Bar
Badge of ExcellenceKey West, USA
- 4 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Getting out on the water is one of the best ways to explore Key West, but many big tours cram their boats with passengers. This private tour promises an un-crowded experience. Head out onto turquoise water aboard a unique tiki bar boat and look out for marine life such as turtles and dolphins as you cruise to a sandbar where you can swim or just soak up the sun.
- Private boat tour of Key West: Avoid the big boats
- Set sail aboard a distinctive tiki bar boat: Unique experience
- Learn all about the local area and marine life from your captain
- Includes time for swimming or chilling on the sandbar
What's Included
- Ice, Cups, water.
- Bottled water
- Restroom on board
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tiki Boat Adventures Key West711 Eisenhower Dr Slip #8, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Tiki Boat Adventures is located at the Garrison Bight Marina, Angelfish Pier at slip number 8. The address is 711 Eisenhower Drive, however the actual entrance is from Palm Avenue in Front of the Thai Island restaurant. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Parking is free.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Signed waiver required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Featured review
Joelle_F
If you’re on the fence about booking the tiki boat, do it. My husband and I went out by ourselves and our wonderful tour guide/captain, Madison, and we had the best time. While it was windy, we were still able to float for hours on a beautiful sandbar and take a tour of the harbor. Madison gave great service and we will definitely book again!
Reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Katelynn_P, Apr 2024
My 3 siblings and their spouses booked the Tiki Bar Boat Cruise as a way to experience Key West in a fun way and it was a success! We had Captain Zappa who you can tell is a local. He knew everything about the islands. He even invited us to his band's show at the Schooner Warf the next day (which we went to and it was awesome!). I highly recommend this tour for a fun boat ride, a chance to swim and lounge on a sandbar/island, and hang out with friends and family.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Katelynn_P, We're are thrilled to receive such a fantastic review and even more stoked to hear Captain Zappa made your trip unforgettable! Having a local captain like Zappa truly elevates the experience. His knowledge of the islands is like a treasure map, leading you to the best spots and sharing fascinating stories along the way. We're not surprised he invited you to his band's show - that's just the kind of island hospitality he brings on board! Sounds like you all had an amazing time swimming, lounging, and soaking up the Key West vibes. Thank you for choosing Tiki Boat Adventures and for highlighting Captain Zappa's fantastic service. We'd love to have you all back on board for another adventure sometime! In the meantime, we'll be sure to pass your compliments on to Zappa - he'll be thrilled to hear he made your trip a success.
Mahalo for sailing with us!
Joelle_F, Mar 2024
If you’re on the fence about booking the tiki boat, do it. My husband and I went out by ourselves and our wonderful tour guide/captain, Madison, and we had the best time. While it was windy, we were still able to float for hours on a beautiful sandbar and take a tour of the harbor. Madison gave great service and we will definitely book again!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Joelle_F, Mahalo for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you and your husband had such a memorable time with Captain Madison on the tiki boat. We appreciate you braving the wind and are so glad you could enjoy the sandbar and harbor tour. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
Deborah_S, Mar 2024
What a great private experience! Our captain was fantastic and catered to us! Fun for all and would absolutely book again!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Deborah_S, Aloha! We are thrilled to hear you had a fantastic private adventure with Tiki Boat Adventures! Our captains strive to make every trip unforgettable, and we're glad yours was no exception. Thank you for the 5-star review and for considering us again - we'd love to have you back on board!
David_G, Mar 2024
Very happy with our sand bar excursion !!! The Captain Jimmy was the best . He was very friendly and was just a joy to be hanging out with. Highly recommended !!!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi David_G, A huge "Mahalo" (thank you!) from the entire crew at Tiki Boat Adventures for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a delightful time on your sandbar excursion with Captain Jimmy. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him, he'll be happy to hear he made your trip so enjoyable. Thanks so much for choosing Tiki Boat Adventures!
Carol_D, Feb 2024
The experience was very fun and Jimmy our captain was very informative and helpful. The only draw back was the time it took to get to the sand bar and back, would have loved to go somewhere closer and maybe to different bays and spend time there.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Carol_D, Mahalo for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience with Tiki Boat Adventures! We're thrilled you had a fun and informative trip with Captain Jimmy. We understand your feedback about the travel time to the sandbar. While the closest sandbars are located approximately 8.5 miles from Key West, we know that sometimes guests would prefer a closer destination to maximize their time exploring and enjoying different bays. To offer a wider range of experiences, we do have some 2-hour charter options that explore other beautiful locations closer to Key West. These options might be a good fit for guests seeking a different itinerary with less travel time. Thank you again for choosing Tiki Boat Adventures and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable adventure!
Megan_Z, Feb 2024
Loved our tour! It was a little windy and chilly when we went but Jimmy took us through the mangroves and found a secluded beach for us to get out and enjoy the day!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Megan_Z, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on your recent 2-hour private sandbar cruise with Tiki Boat Adventures! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience on TripAdvisor. While we're sorry the weather wasn't perfect during your trip, we're glad that Captain Jimmy was able to find a sheltered location for you to enjoy the day. Thank you again for choosing Tiki Boat Adventures and for sharing your wonderful review. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Corinna_W, Dec 2023
Excellent time. Highly recommend!! Boat ride was smooth, water was a little chilly initially but was comfortable once you were in. We saw small sharks, a sting ray and some small variety of fish while at the sandbar. Played football and frisbee with a boat next to us. Loved the entire day.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Dear Corinna_W, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time on our Tiki Boat tour and that you highly recommend us! We strive to provide all of our guests with a memorable experience, and we're so happy that we were able to do that for you. It's fantastic that you spotted some amazing wildlife like sharks, stingrays, and different fish while at the sandbar. And it sounds like you had a blast playing football and frisbee with another boat! Those are the moments that make these sandbar trips so special. We're grateful for your kind words and for sharing your experience with others. We hope to welcome you back on board soon for another tiki boat adventure!
RANDALL_Y, Dec 2023
we had a party of 6 which was perfect our private Tiki Boat. We had a blast! Jimmy was our captain for our 4 hour excursion out to the sand bar. Jimmy was awesome! I highly recommend!
the ride was comfortable, low moderate speed listening to music over about 2-3 ft of water out to the sand bar. My wife who has high anxiety of lakes and ocean.... loved this trip and wants to do it again when we come back!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Dear Randall_Y, Mahalo for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had a blast on your private Tiki Boat excursion with Captain Jimmy. Your kind words about him truly mean the world to us. He definitely knows how to make sure everyone has a fun and memorable time on the water. We're so happy that your wife was able to enjoy the trip and wants to do it again! The moderate pace and calm waters of the sandbar are perfect for those who may be a bit hesitant about open water. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable adventure!
Traci_G, Dec 2023
Jimmy was very knowledgeable and a great captain! We had a great time! He pointed out some of the wildlife on the way out of the harbor and attentive to anything we needed.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hi Traci_G, We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience with Jimmy as your captain on your private sandbar adventure! His passion for the local environment and attentiveness to his guests are what make him such a valuable member of our crew. We're so glad he was able to share his knowledge of the wildlife and create such a memorable experience for you. Thanks again for choosing Tiki Boat Adventures!
Bryan_B, Oct 2023
Captain Jimmy was fantastic. Even though it was too windy for our first destination, he had a great backup plan. He found a small sandbar tucked away from the main channel - it was wonderful! The boat comes with an inflatable, but if there are 6 people in your party, I’d recommend bringing more or inquiring about that. The boat was perfectly kitschy with a thatched roof and tiki signs on board. We had an excellent time celebrating a milestone birthday. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Bryan_B, Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're so glad to hear you and your guests had a great time celebrating a birthday at the sandbar. We appreciate your kind words about Capt. Jimmy, and will be sure to share your review with him. Thanks so much for choosing Tiki Boat Adventures! We hope to see you again.
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