Three honest tiers, real live prices: grab a single seat, book a private boat for your group, or go big for a bachelorette or birthday. Here's what each costs and how many people fit.
A per-person seat is priced per adult on a shared boat. A private charter is one flat rate for the whole boat, split across your group. For 4+ people, private usually wins on cost per head.
| Trip type | Price basis | Capacity | Best for | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared tiki cruise | Per person (adult) from $60/person |
Book 1+ seats | Solo, couples, and small groups paying by the seat | 1–2 hours |
| Private tiki boat | Whole boat, up to 6 from $300 flat |
Up to 6 | Bachelorette, birthday, families who want the boat to themselves | 1.5–4 hours |
| Big group / premium | Whole boat, up to 8–12 from $1,049 flat |
Up to 8–12 | Larger parties, bar crawls, all-day sandbar trips | 4+ hours |
Per-adult seats on a shared tiki boat. The lowest-cost way onto the water — book one seat or a few. BYOB on most cruises.
A per-seat daytime tiki cruise out of Schooner Wharf. The cheapest single seat on this page — BYOB, Bluetooth, and a cooler with ice aboard.
Check AvailabilityA per-seat harbor cruise from Mac's Place dock. Book individual seats; the whole boat is also available if you'd rather buy it out for your group.
Check AvailabilityA per-seat sunset tiki cruise through Key West harbor. Adult rate; BYOB. A cheap way to catch the golden hour on the water without booking a whole boat.
Check AvailabilityA per-seat sunset cruise from Mac's Place dock. BYOB, Bluetooth speaker, cooler and ice aboard. Whole-boat buyout also available.
Check AvailabilityOne flat rate for the boat, up to 6 guests — the bachelorette and birthday pick. Split it across your group; BYOB and a Bluetooth speaker on every trip.
A 90-minute private tiki-bar boat cruise through the harbor — the cheapest whole-boat option here. BYOB, up to 6.
Check AvailabilityA private 2-hour tiki party out to a sandy-bottom spot for a swim. BYOB, up to 6 — a popular bachelorette pick.
Check AvailabilityA private morning tiki cruise through the harbor and backcountry — calmer water, BYOB mimosas, up to 6.
Check AvailabilityA private 4-hour tiki boat out to a Key West sandbar — the most time on the water in this tier. BYOB, up to 6.
Check AvailabilityLarger boats (up to 8–12) and longer charters for big bachelorette groups, bar crawls, and all-day sandbar trips. Whole-boat flat rates.
A private tiki charter with sightseeing and a Boca Chica sandbar stop. Whole-boat rate, up to 6 — a step up in time and range from the shorter party boats.
Check AvailabilityA private party tiki boat for up to 12 — the big-group option. Four-hour whole-boat rate (six hours also available). BYOB.
Check AvailabilityA private 4-hour tiki bar crawl by water for up to 8 — cruise between waterfront spots. Whole-boat rate.
Check AvailabilityThe premium private tiki day: Snipe Point, a sandbar stop, and sunset on one charter. Whole-boat rate, up to 6.
Check AvailabilityThree tiers: a per-person seat on a shared cruise runs about $60–$80 per adult; a private boat for up to 6 (bachelorette/birthday) runs about $300–$525 for the whole boat; a big-group or longer charter, up to 8–12, runs about $1,049–$1,500. For 4+ people, a private whole-boat charter usually beats buying individual seats on cost per head.
A licensed captain, a cooler with ice, a Bluetooth speaker, and life jackets — plus float mats on most sandbar trips. Drinks and food are usually not included (most boats are BYOB). Captain gratuity (15–20%) is customary and not in the base price.
Yes. Florida law allows passengers to drink on a chartered vessel as long as the captain is sober and licensed. Most tiki boats are BYOB — no glass containers (cans and plastic only), don't board visibly intoxicated, and drink responsibly.
Most hold 6 to 12, set by Coast Guard certification. Common capacities: 6 (couples and small groups), 8 (bachelorette/birthday), and 12 (larger party charters). For groups over 12, book two boats.
BYOB means Bring Your Own Beverage. The operator provides the captain, boat, speakers, and a cooler with ice; you bring your own drinks — beer, wine, seltzers, or pre-mixed cocktails. No glass; cans and plastic only. BYOB is the default for Key West tiki boats because it lets your group bring exactly what it wants.
Yes — a private tiki boat is one of the most popular bachelorette activities in Key West. Book a private whole-boat charter (up to 6, or up to 8–12 for bigger groups), BYOB, bring decorations and a playlist, and add a sandbar stop. Private for up to 6 runs about $300–$525.
Pick a tour above and tap Check Availability — it opens the operator's live FareHarbor calendar, where you choose a date and party size and book directly with the operator. Weekends, sunset slots, and bachelorette season fill early, so reserve ahead.
Grab a single seat, or book the whole boat for your group — live availability, direct with the operator.
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