Private charters · Up to 16 guests
Private Tiki Boat Charters in Sarasota
The whole boat, your crew.
Birthdays, bachelorettes, family reunions and team outings on Sarasota Bay, BYOB and never shared.
Private Dolphin & Mimosa Cruise
$750 up to 16 guests
Private Sunset or Dolphin Charter
$800 up to 16 guests
Private Sandbar Charter
$1,200 up to 16 guests
Custom charters run 2 to 8 hours (4 hours $1,500). Board downtown at the 10th Street dock, or add a free pickup at Nora Patterson Park on Siesta Key or Ken Thompson Park near Lido and Longboat Key. Questions? Call 941-866-3000.
Experiences
Premium Private Experiences
Barefoot Tiki is built for guests who want something more special than a typical tourist boat. Choose a private charter with tropical style, personalized routing, and memorable moments for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette parties, and effortless days on the water. Every charter is BYOB, so see how our BYOB party boat works.
Private Sandbar Excursions
Cruise out for a private sandbar day with time to relax, swim, celebrate, and soak up Sarasota’s coastal beauty in a more exclusive setting. 3 Hour Cruise -$1200 for up to 16 guests.
Dolphin And Sunset Cruises
Enjoy the ultimate private cruise with dolphin spotting by day, including our Dolphin & Mimosas cruise, or golden-hour views at sunset, all with the relaxed vibe for which Barefoot Tiki is known.
Bespoke Itineraries
Create a custom private charter that can include sandbar stops, beach time, or restaurant and bar hopping for a fully tailored Sarasota charter experience from 2 to 8 hours. Enjoy a 1.5-hour private Dolphin & Mimosa cruise for $750, a 2-hour private dolphin or sunset cruise for $800, or a 4-hour private charter for $1,500, for up to 16 guests.
Private Tiki Bar Boat Charter in Sarasota
Want the whole tiki bar boat to yourselves? A private Barefoot Tiki charter gives your group the boat, the captain and the thatched roof for up to 16 guests, with no other passengers on board. It is the easiest way to host a birthday, a bachelorette weekend, a family reunion or a company outing on Sarasota Bay.
Your group gathers on the stools around the bar under the thatched roof, and two of the boat’s three coolers are built into the bar. It is BYOB: bring your own drinks (guests 21 and older) and snacks, and we fill all three coolers with ice and bottled water. A 500-watt Bluetooth sound system plays our carefully curated Buffett-inspired island playlist, or connect a phone and stream your own. There is a restroom on board, so nobody has to cut the day short.
How long
Private sunset charters run about two hours and cost $800 for the whole boat. Custom charters run three to eight hours and can add a sandbar stop, beach time or a waterfront restaurant.
What it costs
Private tiki boat charters start at $750 for the whole boat. With a full group of 16, that works out to about $47 per person.
Where we leave from
The 1101 10th Street dock in downtown Sarasota, with free parking next to the dock. It is a short drive from Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key.
Planning around an evening? See the private sunset charter. Bringing a crowd? Read how our BYOB party boat works.
Celebrations and group charters
Planning something specific? These guides cover the most popular private charters for groups of up to 16.
- Bachelorette party boat: the whole boat for the bride tribe, with sandbar or sunset plans
- Bachelor party boat: a BYOB day on the water for the groom and his crew
- Birthday boat party: cake, decorations and the birthday playlist are welcome
- BYOB party boat: how BYOB works on board, with coolers and ice provided
- Corporate and team building cruises: team outings and client appreciation on Sarasota Bay
- Things to do for wedding guests: welcome cruises, bridal party mornings and groomsmen sandbar days
- Boos Cruise private Halloween night: Saturday, Oct 31: the whole boat for up to 16 guests, $1,000, with a champagne toast at sunset
FAQ
What Guests Ask Most
Planning your tiki cruise should feel easy. Here are a few common questions before you head out on the water.
Request a charter quote
Tell us the date, group size and occasion. Captain Stephen will reply with availability and a quote.