Key Largo: Sunset Floating Tiki Bar Cruise & Swim Experience

Summary

Key largo sunset cruise floating tiki bar music swim stop

You’ll kick back on a floating tiki bar in Key Largo with music playing and cold drinks close by as you cruise through turquoise waters at sunset. Swim off the boat if you want or just watch pelicans glide past while your local captain shares stories. The vibe is relaxed — friendly strangers might become friends by the time you head back in.

What’s the experience like?

Somebody handed me a Solo cup before I’d even sat down — that’s how the sunset cruise started. The tiki boat bobbed gently at the dock in Key Largo, and our captain (Mike, with a sunburnt grin) was already queuing up Jimmy Buffett on the iPad. There were six of us, plus Mike, all strangers at first but it didn’t feel awkward. Maybe it was the way the salty air mixed with coconut sunscreen or just the fact that we were literally sitting at a floating bar shaped like a giant tiki hut. I kept glancing at the water, that weird blue-green you only get in the Florida Keys.

We drifted out past some mangroves while Mike pointed out a pelican perched on a channel marker — “He owns this spot,” he joked. Someone asked if we could swim and next thing I knew, Mike had tossed out this big floaty raft (“Flip and Float,” he called it) and there we were, splashing around with life jackets on, laughing about who could do the worst cannonball. The water felt warm but still woke me up; I could smell sunscreen and YETI-cold bottled water when I climbed back aboard. There was music for every taste — one couple played old Motown, then we switched to country. Nobody argued about it.

I didn’t expect to see dolphins (and honestly we didn’t), but watching the sky turn pink behind those palm silhouettes was enough for me. Mike poured shots for whoever wanted them — there’s this ShotSKI thing where you all take one together, which is harder than it looks when you’re rocking on gentle waves. We talked about nothing and everything: best local seafood spots, how weirdly quiet it gets right before sunset out here. I still think about that moment when everyone just went silent for a minute as the sun dipped low — not awkward silence, just… peaceful.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunset cruise and swimming in Key Largo

• Board floating tiki bar
• Enjoy music from iPad
• Swim in aqua blue waters
• Watch for wildlife
• View sunset from boat

Top questions

How many people fit on the Key Largo floating tiki bar?

The tiki boat holds up to 6 guests per cruise.

Is swimming included during the sunset cruise?

Yes, there are stops for swimming using provided rafts and life jackets.

Are drinks included on the Key Largo sunset cruise?

Bottled water is included; you can bring your own drinks to keep in the YETI cooler onboard.

Is music available during the floating tiki bar tour?

Yes, music is streamed via an iPad with your choice of playlists during the cruise.

Can kids join the Key Largo floating tiki bar cruise?

Yes, children and infants are welcome; life jackets are available for all ages.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the floating tiki bar is wheelchair accessible for guests.

Are private cruises available or do you share with others?

You can book either private trips or share with other groups depending on availability.

Are service animals allowed on board?

Yes, service animals are permitted during the tour.

What’s included

Your evening includes use of a Flip and Float raft for swimming stops, an iPad streaming your favorite music genres, life jackets for everyone including kids and infants, a YETI cooler stocked with ice and bottled water (plus openers if you bring wine), Solo cups for drinks, and even a ShotSKI board if you’re feeling social before heading back after sunset.