Mac's Place · 2 hours
Sunset Cruise
The flagship. Sunset on the Gulf side, harbor lights home.
| Per seat | $79.95 |
|---|---|
| Private tiki | $450 |
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Cruisin' Tikis
A round floating tiki bar with a captain, six chairs, a cooler and a Bluetooth speaker. Bring your own drinks and playlist; they bring the sunset.
- Seats from
- $59.95
- Whole tiki from
- $325
- Tripadvisor
- 4.9
- Guests
- 6 max
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The company
Five tikis, two docks, one captain each
Cruisin' Tikis Key West has run since 2018 and is a Key West Chamber member. The boats are hand-built in the US to Coast Guard standards: a round thatched-roof bar on a pontoon hull with a 30-horsepower outboard, six chairs and a wet bar. Every cruise has a licensed captain; the Coast Guard caps each tiki at six guests.
Two regular docks. Mac's Place on North Roosevelt runs the sunset, seaport and swim-stop cruises; Schooner Wharf in the Historic Seaport runs the shorter Makai cruises. Both take public bookings by the seat or the whole tiki as a private.
“Freaky, Leaky, Squeaky, Sneaky and Tipsy.”
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Captain
Capt. Kathy
- B
Captain
Capt. Brian
- C
Captain
Capt. Chase
- C
Captain
Capt. Chris
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Captain
Capt. Forrest
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Captain
Capt. Ryan
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Captain
Capt. Diana
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Captain
Capt. Dustin
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Captain
Capt. Wendy
Captains as named by guests in Tripadvisor reviews; the current roster is Cruisin' Tikis' to confirm.
The one to book
Sunset from Mac's Place
Two hours out of the Mac's Place dock on North Roosevelt, timed to the sunset, with the harbor lights on the way back. Iced coolers, water, sodas and cups are aboard; you bring the rest. Book seats on a shared tiki or take all six for your group.
No restroom aboard, so plan accordingly. Kids are welcome and count toward the six; under-12s wear a life jacket.
| Per seat | $79.95 |
|---|---|
| Whole tiki, up to 6 | $450 |
Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026.
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What a tiki boat actually is
Same hull at both docks. The Makai cruises from Schooner Wharf are shorter and cheaper; the Mac's Place cruises are two hours.
The tiki
- Hull
- Pontoon with thatched-roof bar
- Power
- 30 hp Suzuki four-stroke
- Seats
- 6 bar chairs
- Aboard
- Wet bar, iced cooler, Bluetooth stereo, 8 life jackets
- Restroom
- None
Docks
- Mac's Place
- 1605 N Roosevelt Blvd
- Schooner Wharf
- 202 William St, Historic Seaport
- Hurricane Hole
- 5130 Overseas Hwy, events only
- Check-in
- 15 minutes early, waiver at the dock
Book it
Cruises
Public seats are per person; private is the whole tiki for up to six. Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026. Holiday cruises (Fourth of July, lighted boat parade, New Year's) are seasonal.
Mac's Place · 2 hours
Seaport Cruise
A daytime loop of the harbor and the seaport at tiki speed.
| Per seat | $74.95 |
|---|---|
| Private tiki | $400 |
Mac's Place · 2 hours
Swim Stop Cruise
Motor out to shallow water, drop the noodles, float. No November dates on the calendar at this check.
| Per seat | $74.95 |
|---|---|
| Private tiki | $400 |
Schooner Wharf · 1 hour
Makai Daytime Cruise
The short one from the Historic Seaport. Cheapest seat on the water in Key West.
| Per seat | $59.95 |
|---|---|
| Private tiki | $325 |
Schooner Wharf · 2.5 hours
Makai Swim Stop Cruise
The longest cruise on the list, with a swim stop, from the seaport.
| Per seat | $84.95 |
|---|---|
| Private tiki | $475 |
Schooner Wharf · 1.5 hours
Makai Sunset Cruise
Sunset from the seaport side, an hour and a half.
| Per seat | $79.95 |
|---|---|
| Private tiki | $450 |
Seasonal: the Lighted Boat Parade cruise on December 12, 2026 ($110 a seat, $600 private). The Hurricane Hole cruises are not currently bookable.
Before you go
Know before you go
Where to board
Mac's Place dock, 1605 N Roosevelt Blvd, or Schooner Wharf, 202 William St. Your confirmation says which. Arrive 15 minutes early; waivers are signed at the dock.
Parking
Mac's Place: free street parking on Truman Avenue by Bayview Park or on Eisenhower Drive. Schooner Wharf: the paid Historic Seaport lot.
Bring
Your own drinks, food and playlist. Coolers, ice, water, sodas and cups are aboard; the stereo takes Bluetooth. Pool noodles on swim-stop cruises.
Kids and capacity
Six guests per tiki including children. Under-12s wear a life jacket. There is no restroom aboard.
Reviews
What guests say
- 4.9TripadvisorRating as of September 30, 2026
- #31of 397Boat tours and water sports in Key West, Tripadvisor
- 2018SinceKey West Chamber member
Reviewers talk about the captain more than the boat, name them, and come back for the sunset timing and the bring-your-own format. The honest caveat in reviews: the swim stop is shallow water off the flats, not a scenic sandbar.
Questions
Good to know
How many people fit on a tiki boat?
Six, including children. That is a Coast Guard limit, not a policy.
Can we bring alcohol?
Yes. It is BYOB; the tiki has a cooler, ice, water, sodas and cups.
Is there a bathroom?
No. Use one at the dock before you board.
What does it cost?
Seats from $59.95 for the one-hour Makai cruise to $84.95 for the 2.5-hour swim stop. A whole tiki for your group runs $325 to $475. Checked September 30, 2026.
Where do the cruises leave from?
Mac's Place dock on North Roosevelt Boulevard, or Schooner Wharf in the Historic Seaport, depending on the cruise.
Take a tiki out at sunset
Two hours, six chairs, your cooler. From Mac's Place or Schooner Wharf.
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