FAQ

• $55/per person – for 1-1/2 Hour
• $65/per person – for 2 Hour (Most Popular)
• 3 Hours as Private Tour Only
• 90 Minute & 2 Hour tours book per seat or private charter.
  • We offer both per-person bookings and private charters for the entire boat (all 6 seats). A 3-hour charter must be booked as a private charter only.
• Per Seat Ticket is for 1 Person
• Teens 13 & UP with Parent/Guardian
• Teens still count as 1 Person 🙂
• We can accommodate wheelchairs only at our Naples location; unfortunately, our Bonita location is not equipped for wheelchairs due to the docks.
• As of June 3, 2022 – 3 Hour Tours are private tours only ($525 for up to 6 people)
• Private Tour is all 6 seats so please book a Private Tour

Our Tiki Boats are the most photographed boats on the Waterway! Each tiki boat accommodates up to 6 people per Coast Guard Regulations. Per person tickets are for a shared boat with other guests who may not be part of your group. If you want a private tour, then you must book the entire boat as a private charter. All pricing is current in our booking system. This chart is for planning purposes only.

We offer Adult Tiki Fun Cruises with teens 13 and over allowed when accompanied by parent or guardian. We need a minimum of 2 people to move the boat. We have 2 boats in Naples. With the rental of an additional boat, we can include up to 6 more guests so that we can accommodate a party of up to 12 people. The Rates List below shows our rates as of October 1st, 2021. If you are booking a private charter tour and a dock pickup* on the Bay is available there is an additional fee of approximately $75 based on pick up location. *Currently our schedule does not allow time for private dock pick ups.

If you require 2 boats for more than 6 people you will need to book them as private charters from Dec- April

• Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour time
• Please call or arrive 45 minutes ahead to order food
• Please arrive 30 minutes ahead to pick up your orders
• Please arrive 45 minutes prior to tour time to use restrooms
• Boathouse Restrooms: Please only 3 people at time
• Complimentary Valet Parking at Boathouse. Please be kind and tip valet!
• You may also self park at the Boathouse
• You may also arrive by Uber or Lyft
• DO NOT PARK in COVE INN designated lot. YOU WILL BE TOWED from Cove Inn lot!
• At Boathouse you will walk through outside deck to get to the tikis on the dock.
• Please be courteous to people eating on the patio while moving through with your coolers and party.
• Women MUST wear a cover up over bathing suit!
• Men MUST wear shirts
• Please do not bring more than 6 people per boat
• Please remember to get a baby sitter
• No children under 13 allowed
• We recommend bringing bug spray for evening tours
• If you are late your tour will be shortened! AND you will NOT be refunded for lost time.
• Tiki tour pricing is subject to change

Best Rule #2 Have a Tiki Fun Time!

From Boathouse on Naples Bay Restaurant
990 Broad Ave, Naples FL 34102

From The Fish House Restaurant
4685 Bonita Beach Rd. Bonita Springs 34135

No Dock Pick Ups On The Bay

We apologize we can no longer do dock pickups with our tight running schedule!

Do NOT book a tour expecting a dock pick up at this time thank you.

2 boats available. Up to 6 People per boat.

Private Tours Reserve all 6 seats

Book 2 Boats to accommodate up to 12.

Best way to book 2 boats is to contact us!

• $330 – 90-minute private charter up to 6 people
  • We offer both per-person bookings and private charters for the entire boat (all 6 seats). A 3-hour charter must be booked as a private charter only.
• $390 – 2 hour private charter up to 6 people.
  • We offer both per-person bookings and private charters for the entire boat (all 6 seats). A 3-hour charter must be booked as a private charter only.
• $525 – 3 hour private charter up to 6 people

All our Captains have been vetted and trained thru the U.S Coast Guard requirements and chosen based on boating experience and local area knowledge. ALL of our Captains have also been certified in tiki boat fun! Please remember gratuities for the captains are greatly appreciated! 18%-25% is average. Thank you.

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Inclement Weather: For weather related issues, we may “wait out” a brief shower, reschedule for another day during your stay, or refund if unable to reschedule. All Other Cancellations: No refunds if you cancel within 3 days of the tour.

Cruisin’ Tikis Naples will make the weather call, not the customer.

READ ENTIRE CANCELLATION POLICY

Yes.

No children under 13. Teens 13 & up are allowed when accompanied by parent or guardian. Teens count as 1 person per boat on an adult ticket.

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.

The US Coast Guard regulations for our tiki boats is 6 people plus crew…. this includes teenagers… NO EXCEPTIONS, SORRY! Your skinny, 90-pound Aunt or Cousin can’t squeeze in. Ha Ha! For larger groups, you may rent an additional tiki and cruise together. We are NOT permitted to tether together while cruising, however if anchored on a swim stop, we may tether together for larger groups (over 6 persons). If you have more than 6 people you have 3 options: A. Book the first boat and however many seats you need on the second boat and then we will book additional people to fill the seats OR B. you can book both boats completely for the 2-hour tour (so book for 12 people even if you have less) OR C. book both boats for the private 3-hour charter. Feel free to call us if you need help with your booking.

Besides relaxing with a cold drink, we can pretty much book anything you can imagine. From bachelorette and bachelor parties, corporate meetings, birthday parties, weddings… you name it, and we will try to make it work. Give us a call for special requests or large group (over 6 persons) reservations.

Please remember sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, water to drink on your tour and maybe a hat. We do NOT provide bottled water. A light jacket, long sleeve shirt or cover up might come in handy. We have coolers but you can still bring your own cooler. This is a BYOB & Food Cruise. See BYOB & Restaurant information below.

In Naples we have moved to a NEW LOCATION as of June 1st, 2022. We encourage you to use the Complimentary Valet Parking at the Boat House Restaurant. Please be kind and tip valet. You may also self park in the Boat House on Naples Bay Parking lot or take an Uber. Please come early to visit the restrooms. They are located inside the Boathouse Restaurant. Please only 3 people at a time. DO NOT PARK in the COVE INN designated lot! YOU WILL BE TOWED! To get to the Tikis you will walk through the outside deck of the Boathouse restaurant to get to the dock. Please be courteous to the people eating on the patio as you move through with your coolers and party.

In Bonita please park in the Fish House Restaurants Additional Lot at 4685 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL. 34135. It is on the same side as the restaurant. Watch for signs with arrows pointing to the lot.

“NO SHOWS” will NEVER be refunded or rescheduled!

No shows and cancellations of less than 72 Hours will never be refunded. If you call a minimum of 48 hours before the tour, we will try to reschedule your tour. Read More on our Cancellation Page.

Yes, Our Captains do work for tips, so gratuity is greatly appreciated. We suggest a 18-20% gratuity (on the regular price if using discount) 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!

We do operate in the rain as the tiki boats have a roof. However, the captain can decide at any time to cancel due to conditions (typically high winds or thunderstorms). We do not make the decision to cancel a tour due to weather until the day of the tour. We operate under USCG’s rules. The USCG does not advise going out if wind speeds exceed 23 knots which is 26.7 mph. 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.

Our tikis are NOT equipped with restrooms. We strongly encourage you to use the restrooms before leaving the dock. At the Boathouse on Naples Bay, you may use the restrooms inside the restaurant. Please arrive 45 minutes ahead of your tour time to visit the restrooms and please only 3 people at a time. If Captain is notified at the beginning of our 3 hours tours, we can make a potty stop at Bayview Park restrooms or the City Dock. Our schedule does not allow enough time for restroom stops on tours less than 3 hours. If you know you will need a restroom stop then please book a 3-hour tour only. So please do not drink more than you are able to “hold” while on your tour! We do have ladders for water access and a camping potty bucket for emergencies.

at the fish house in bonita springs you may use their restrooms or 3 hour tours can make a restroom stop at cochahatchee state park.

Yes, all routes are subject to change due to weather or current conditions, docking, USCG restrictions or captain’s discretion.

No, at this time we are not offering dock pickups do our tight schedule. This type of charter cannot be booked online for scheduling reasons.

TIKI BOAT ATTIRE: Boat shoes or flat sandals are recommended. Your feet may get wet during the cruise. Bathing suits or comfortable clothes are recommended. If launching from the Boathouse on the Bay Restaurant Women MUST wear a coverup over their swimsuit when in the restaurant areas. Men MUST wear a shirt. A light jacket, long sleeve shirt or cover up might come in handy especially for evening cruises.

Yes, the Tikis are wheelchair accessible due to our new metal railings. Our Boathouse location features a floating dock that rises and lowers with the tide. We can accommodate wheelchairs only at our Naples location; unfortunately, our Bonita location is not equipped for wheelchairs due to the docks.

We encourage you to dine at either of our great locations:

• Boathouse on Naples Bay offers a 20% discount on your group’s food (excluding alcohol) up to $25 on the day of your cruise. This location features both indoor and outdoor dining with amazing views.
• Fish House in Bonita also provides excellent indoor and outdoor dining on the water.

You may bring your own alcohol, wine, beer, soda, mixers, water, or beverage of choice, as well as snacks. There is an ABC Liquors nearby in Naples or Publix in Bonita, or you can get to-go drinks for the tiki from either of our locations. Please remember to bring mixers, as we do not provide them. Additionally, note that we do not have shore power for a blender.

Get take out from the restaurant whose dock we launch from at www.boathouseonnaplesbay.com. The Boathouse is offering a 20% discount on dine in or take out food for our Tiki tour guests. Arrive 45 minutes early to place your food order. Arrive half hour before your tour time to visit the restrooms at The Boathouse.

We provide coolers with ice, cups, bottle opener/wine opener, a blue tooth stereo to link with for choice of music, Hawaiian Leis, Tiki Fun Entertainment and all US Coast Guard Safety equipment. We do not serve any food or other drinks.