About this tour
When Charlie from our team booked a private tiki cruise, we got a custom-built boat and a captain for two hours of pottering around the water with whoever we brought along. The whole thing's USCG-certified, handcrafted, and built to put grins on faces—their actual mission statement. It's the kind of low-key float that works whether you're after a boozy arvo with mates, a family jaunt, or just something different on a weekend. No frills, no forced activities, just you, the captain, and the open water.
Highlights
- Handcrafted boats built to ABYC and Coast Guard specs—proper kit, not sketchy.
- Two hours entirely private; no sharing with randoms.
- Captain on board handles navigation; you just show up.
- Wheelchair accessible throughout—ramps, surfaces, loos all sorted.
- BYOB policy; marina sells drinks until 5pm if you forget.
- Portable loo on board; no scrambling back to shore.
- Works for prams, strollers, service animals—genuinely family-friendly.
- Ice and cooler provided; bring your own food and drinks.
What to expect
Charlie showed up, met the captain, and settled into a boat that actually looked like care went into it—not a dodgy inflatable. The two-hour window is plenty of time to cruise without feeling rushed or bored. You're genuinely private; no other groups tagging along. The captain steers and knows the area; your job is to relax, chat, and enjoy the water. Weather permitting, it's genuinely pleasant—you'll feel the breeze, see the shoreline, and have proper space to move around. Pacing is dead easy; there's no forced snorkelling, no high-energy activities, just cruising at a sensible speed.
The BYOB angle is handy if you know what you're after, but worth noting: the marina bar shuts at 5pm, so late-afternoon bookings mean you're bringing your own. Parking costs ten quid extra. The boat's small enough to feel intimate but solid enough to feel safe. If you've got kids, prams fit fine. If you've got accessibility needs, everything's sorted—ramps, open decking, accessible loo.
Good to know
This is genuinely private, which beats any shared tour. The boat's properly made and certified. Two hours is a sweet spot—long enough to feel like a proper outing, short enough to keep energy up. Works for mixed groups: families, couples, mates keen to get on the water with beers. Wheelchair access is real, not an afterthought.
You bring your own food and drink, which means planning ahead. Parking is a tenner on top. If weather turns rough, the water might get choppy (not specific to this tour, just water). Peak times (weekends, holidays) will book quickly. The marina bar closes at 5pm, so no last-minute booze runs for evening cruises. Group size: private, so whatever you book is yours. Best to check cancellation and weather policies before committing. Bring sunscreen—two hours on open water adds up.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.