1.5 hours · Up to 6
Clearwater Beach Tiki Cruise
The standard run along the beach.
| Per person | $49.95 |
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Editorial spotlight · Slip 40, Clearwater Beach Marina
2026 Sunshine Awards nomineeBest Floating Tiki Bar
Cruisin' Tikis Clearwater
An octagonal thatched bar that floats, six guests and a Coast Guard captain, moving at about five miles an hour toward a sandbar. You bring the drinks, they bring the Yeti full of ice and a speaker that takes your playlist.
- Tiki cruise
- $49.95
- Private boat
- $299
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 729
Editorial spotlight. Cruisin' Tikis Clearwater is a nominee in the 2026 Sunshine Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The operation
A real tiki bar, not a pontoon with a roof
The company draws a line between its boats and the pontoons that have had a thatched roof added: these are purpose-built octagonal floating tiki bars, built to look the part, and they cruise at about five miles an hour. Coast Guard rules cap them at six passengers plus crew, so every cruise is effectively a small private group; larger parties book several boats and run up to 24 people together.
Every cruise carries a USCG-certified captain, Type 1 life jackets for every passenger and a first aid kit. The boat supplies a large Yeti cooler with ice and a Bluetooth Kicker speaker; guests bring their own drinks and food. Cruisin’ Tikis is a franchised brand with locations in several states; this is the Clearwater operation.
“Cruisin’ Tikis’ one-of-a-kind tiki boats are all about fun and the best way to experience Clearwater, Florida.”
The site does not list captains by name; reviewers mention Captains Brian and Dylan.
The one to book
Island Sandbar & Swim Tiki Cruise
Ninety minutes out to a Gulf sandbar with time in the water, which is the version most people actually want. Six aboard, your cooler, your music.
The straight Clearwater Beach cruise and the dolphin tour are $49.95; sunset is $69.95; a private boat is $299 and the three-hour two-island run is $595.
| Per person | $54.95 |
|---|---|
| Private boat | $299 |
| Three-hour, two islands | $595 |
Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
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What a floating tiki bar is
Per the Clearwater page.
Hull
- Shape
- Octagonal, purpose-built
- Speed
- About 5 mph
Capacity
- Passengers
- 6 plus crew
- Groups
- Up to 24 across boats
Aboard
- Provided
- Yeti cooler with ice, Bluetooth speaker
- Safety
- Type 1 PFDs, first aid kit
Book it
Cruises
Priced per person for groups up to six; private boats per charter. Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
1.5 hours · Up to 6
Dolphin Tiki Tour
Out looking for the resident pods.
| Per person | $49.95 |
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2 hours · Up to 6
Sunset Tiki Cruise
The long golden-hour version.
| Per person | $69.95 |
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Custom · Private
Private Cruise · Special Events
Birthdays, bachelorettes, proposals.
| Per boat | $299 |
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3 hours · Private
3 Hour Two Island Sandbar Tiki Adventure
Two sandbars with swim time at each.
| Per boat | $595 |
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1.5 hours · Up to 6
Island Sandbar & Swim Tiki Cruise
Anchor at the sandbar and get in.
| Per person | $54.95 |
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Before you go
Know before you go
Departure
25 Causeway Blvd, Slip 40, Clearwater Beach Marina.
Cancellation
Fully refundable 48 hours or more before departure. No-shows are not refunded or rescheduled.
Weather
The boats run in rain under the roof; the captain cancels for high wind or lightning, and you get a refund or a rain check.
Ages and tipping
Six and up; life jackets are required under ten. The company suggests a 20 percent gratuity for the captain.
Reviews
What guests say
- 4.9Google729 reviews as of October 2, 2026
- 6GuestsPlus crew, per USCG rules
- 5 mphCruising speedPer the site
Reviewers name Captains Brian and Dylan, mention dolphins and sea turtles alongside, and book it for engagements and girls’ weekends.
Questions
Good to know
Where does it leave from?
Slip 40 at 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach Marina.
What does it cost?
$49.95 a seat for the beach cruise or dolphin tour, $69.95 at sunset. Checked October 2, 2026.
Can we bring drinks?
Yes. BYOB; the boat provides a Yeti cooler with ice.
How many can come?
Six plus the captain on one boat; up to 24 across several boats.
Six people, one floating tiki bar
Beach cruises from $49.95, the whole boat for $299.
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