Carolina Beach Soundside Scenic Cruise: Shared Floating Tiki Bar

You bring the playlist. The captain brings the boat and the ice.

The Soundside Scenic Cruise is a 90-minute shared floating tiki bar on Carolina Beach's waterways where you float along with a USCG-licensed captain, Bluetooth speakers for your own music, and a cooler stocked with ice. Bring your favorite beverages and let the boat handle the rest while you take in the oceanside breeze and sky.

The experience

This is not a guided tour of landmarks. You're floating on a shared tiki bar with a small group, and the whole point is the water, the breeze, and whatever you want playing through the speakers. The captain navigates. You set the vibe. Bring your drinks, queue up your playlist on your phone, and spend 90 minutes on the water without planning anything else. The cooler comes stocked with ice, the Bluetooth speakers are ready, and the USCG-licensed captain handles the driving so you can actually relax.

The boat is shared, so you'll meet other people looking for the same thing: a casual afternoon or evening on the water without the fuss. The oceanside breezes and the sky are the main attractions here, not a list of stops. If you've got a free afternoon in Carolina Beach and want to be on the water without renting your own boat or booking a formal tour, this fills that gap.

What’s included

• USCG-licensed captain.
• cooler with ice.
• Bluetooth speakers for your own music.

Before you book

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

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 6

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

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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 you want to bring your own music and drinks. You're steering the vibe on a shared boat with friends or family, not following a set itinerary.

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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.

Can I bring my own drinks on the Carolina Beach Soundside Scenic Cruise?

Yes, bring your favorite beverages. The cruise includes a cooler stocked with ice, so you can keep everything cold for the 90 minutes on the water.

Do I get to choose the music on the boat?

Yes. The tiki bar has Bluetooth speakers connected to the boat's system, so you can play your own playlist from your phone the entire cruise.

How many people will be on the shared cruise?

The cruise is shared, so you'll be on the boat with other guests, but the exact group size varies by departure. The captain is USCG-licensed and handles all navigation and safety.

What if I'm visiting Carolina Beach for the first time? Is this cruise good for that?

Yes. The cruise floats along Carolina Beach's waterways, so you'll see the area from the water. There are no scheduled stops or formal narration. The focus is on the water, the breeze, and your own company or group.

How long is the Soundside Scenic Cruise?

The cruise runs for 90 minutes on the water, starting and ending at the dock in Carolina Beach.