New for 2026 路 Oct 30 & 31
Boos Cruise: A Halloween Tiki Boat Cruise in Sarasota
Introducing the Boos Cruise, our first-ever Halloween cruise on Sarasota Bay. Put on a costume, bring your drinks, and spend two hours on the water as the sun goes down and the spooky night comes in. We sail Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at 5:45 PM from 1101 10th Street in downtown Sarasota.
Boos Cruise at a Glance
- Friday, Oct 30: Public Boos Cruise, $89 per person, champagne toast at sunset included
- Saturday, Oct 31: Private Halloween Night Charter, $1,000 for the whole boat (up to 16 guests), champagne toast at sunset included
- Departs: 5:45 PM, back about 7:45 PM
- Where: 1101 10th Street dock, Sarasota, FL 34236 (free parking next to the dock)
- Boat: USCG-certified tiki boat for up to 16 guests, with a restroom on board
- Drinks and food: BYOB for guests 21+. Snacks are welcome. We provide coolers, ice and bottled water.
- Costume contest: the best costume on board wins a Barefoot Tiki shirt
Halloween on the Water
Most Halloween plans mean a crowded bar or a living room full of candy wrappers. The Boos Cruise takes you out on Sarasota Bay instead. You leave in daylight, cruise into the sunset (about 6:50 PM in late October), and come back to the dock under the city lights as the night gets properly spooky.
The tiki roof keeps everyone covered, the music is playing, and the only dress code is costumes on, shoes off.
- Sunset to spooky. Golden hour, the sunset and the first stars, all in one trip.
- A champagne toast at sunset. It’s included on both nights.
- A costume contest. The best costume wins a Barefoot Tiki shirt. Group costumes count, and they usually win.
- Bring your own drinks. Pack a cooler with your favorite drinks and Halloween treats.
- A restroom on board. It’s a two-hour trip, so this matters.
- Room to spread out. The boat carries no more than 16 guests.
Choose Your Night
Friday, October 30: Public Boos Cruise
5:45 PM to about 7:45 PM 路 $89 per person 路 champagne toast at sunset
Come on your own, as a couple or with a few friends, and share the boat with other guests in costume. We raise a champagne toast as the sun goes down, and the costume contest is open to everyone on board. There’s room for 16 guests, so tickets are limited.
Saturday, October 31: Private Halloween Night Charter
5:45 PM to about 7:45 PM 路 $1,000 for the whole boat 路 up to 16 guests 路 champagne toast at sunset
Have Barefoot Tiki to yourselves on Halloween night. It’s the one to book for a Halloween birthday, a costume party with friends or a family group. We’ll raise a champagne toast at sunset, and the best costume in your group wins a Barefoot Tiki shirt. There’s one boat, so once Saturday is booked, it’s gone.
What to Bring
- Your costume. Pick something you can sit down and move around in on a boat. Skip long trains, stilts and anything that would blow away in a breeze.
- Drinks and snacks. BYOB for guests 21+. Cans and plastic are better than glass.
- A light layer. Late-October evenings on the water can feel cool once the sun goes down.
- Your phone. Costumes in front of a sunset make great photos.
- Flat shoes, or none. Shoes come off on board anyway.
Boos Cruise FAQ
When and where does the Boos Cruise depart?
The Boos Cruise leaves at 5:45 PM on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026, from the 1101 10th Street dock in Sarasota. There’s free parking in the lot next to the dock. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
How much does the Boos Cruise cost?
Friday, October 30 is a public cruise at $89 per person. Saturday, October 31 is a private charter at $1,000 for the whole boat, up to 16 guests. Both nights include a champagne toast at sunset.
What is the difference between Friday and Saturday?
On Friday you share the boat with other guests and buy tickets per person. On Saturday you book the whole boat as a private charter for just your group.
How long is the cruise?
About two hours. You’ll be back at the dock around 7:45 PM.
Do we have to wear costumes?
No, but we strongly encourage them. The best costume on board wins a Barefoot Tiki shirt, and group costumes count.
Can we bring alcohol and food?
Yes. Barefoot Tiki is BYOB for guests 21 and older, and snacks and food are welcome. We provide coolers, ice and bottled water. The champagne toast is for guests 21 and older.
Is the Boos Cruise good for kids?
Costumed kids are welcome, and the cruise is back by about 7:45 PM, which still leaves time for trick-or-treating on Saturday. Guests under 21 can’t drink alcohol, including the champagne toast.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We cruise rain or shine, and the tiki roof keeps you covered through a passing shower. If conditions are unsafe, we’ll contact you about rescheduling or a refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 5 or more days before your cruise for a full refund or a credit toward another tour. If we cancel, you get a full refund.
Reserve Your Boos Cruise
Two nights, one tiki boat, and our first-ever Boos Cruise. Book online or call 941-866-3000 to claim your spot.
Not free on Halloween weekend? See our Sarasota sunset cruises or plan a private charter for another night.