Carolina Beach Private Soundside Scenic Cruise: Floating Tiki Bar

Steer your playlist and let the boat handle the route

A private soundside cruise on Carolina Beach's waterways where you bring your own drinks and music, and a USCG-licensed captain runs the boat while you float. The tiki bar seats your group alone, with a cooler of ice and Bluetooth speakers built in. The whole thing runs 90 minutes and leaves the planning to someone else.

The experience

What makes this different from renting a boat yourself is that you show up with your drinks and your phone, and the captain does the driving. You float along Carolina Beach's waterways (the kind of place where the light hits the water differently every hour), while the Bluetooth speakers play whatever you queued up. The cooler stays stocked with ice. The captain knows the route and the tides. You get to be the one who decides the soundtrack and when to crack open the next cold drink.

The whole thing runs 90 minutes, which is long enough to feel like you've actually left the shore but short enough to fit into an afternoon without eating your whole day. A USCG-licensed captain comes with the booking, so you're not managing navigation or worrying about the water. You're just there. Bring whatever beverages you want, cue up your playlist on your phone, and let the tiki take care of the rest. The oceanside breeze does its thing whether you're paying attention or not.

What’s included

• USCG-licensed captain for the full 90 minutes.
• cooler with ice.
• Bluetooth speakers so you control the music from your phone.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Cruisin Tikis Carolina Beach

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to control the music and pace on a private boat with a licensed captain handling navigation.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What do I need to bring on the Carolina Beach soundside cruise?

Bring your own beverages and whatever snacks you want. The boat supplies a cooler with ice and Bluetooth speakers so you can play your own music from your phone. Everything else (the captain, the route, the boat itself) comes with the booking.

How long is the private soundside cruise?

The cruise runs 90 minutes on Carolina Beach's waterways, which is enough time to float out and back without the whole afternoon disappearing.

Who operates the boat on this cruise?

A USCG-licensed captain steers the private tiki bar and handles all navigation so your group can focus on the water, the music and the drinks.

Can I play my own music on the boat?

Yes. The tiki bar has Bluetooth speakers connected so you can stream your playlist straight from your phone for the whole 90 minutes.

Is this cruise suitable for someone who doesn't swim well?

The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels and you stay on the boat the entire time, so swimming ability is not a factor. Service animals are allowed on board.