Tiki Boat Sunset Cruise: Santa Rosa Sound with Dolphins

A tiki boat lets you float the sunset with your own playlist and drinks.

A tiki boat sunset cruise around Santa Rosa Sound and Little Sabine Bay, led by a USCG-licensed captain who handles navigation while you relax on the water. The boat carries a full Bluetooth stereo to link your music, a large cooler stocked with ice, and an electric pump for floaties if you bring them. You bring your own beverages and snacks. The cruise runs 90 minutes and wildlife sightings (dolphins, osprey, pelicans) are common.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise around Sabine Bay

• Board the tiki boat
• Cruise around Little Sabine Bay
• Explore Santa Rosa Sound
• Watch the sunset on the water
• Enjoy views of waterfront restaurants and bars

The experience

The tiki boat is built for floating, not rushing. A USCG-licensed captain steers while you settle in, bring your own drinks and snacks, and queue up whatever music fits the moment on the boat's Bluetooth stereo. The route loops through Little Sabine Bay and out into Santa Rosa Sound, where the sun drops over the water and the waterfront restaurants and bars along the shore light up. The whole thing takes 90 minutes, which is long enough to feel like a real escape and short enough to fit into an evening without eating the rest of your day.

Wildlife shows up regularly (dolphins, osprey, pelicans, fish), but the point is not a guarantee. It is the water itself and the company you bring. The boat carries a large cooler full of ice for mixing or chilling drinks, and if you want to float on floaties, there is an electric pump on board to fill them. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The boarding process involves steps, so limited mobility makes it difficult. Severe vertigo is not a good fit for being on the water.

What’s included

• USCG-licensed captain guiding the route.
• full Bluetooth stereo to connect your music.
• large cooler full of ice for mixing and chilling drinks.
• electric pump for floaties if you choose to bring them.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cruisin' Tikis Pensacola Beach

Is this one for you?Book this if you are traveling with friends or family who want to float together at sunset with your own music and drinks. The tiki boat is built for groups who want to set the vibe themselves, not follow a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

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 and music on the tiki boat?

Yes. Bring your beverages of choice and your playlist. The boat has a full Bluetooth stereo to link your music to. Snacks are optional and welcome too.

What wildlife might I see on Santa Rosa Sound?

Dolphins, osprey, pelicans and fish are common sightings, though no wildlife encounter is guaranteed. The captain knows the water and the routes where animals tend to gather.

How long does the sunset cruise last?

The cruise runs 90 minutes, looping through Little Sabine Bay and out into Santa Rosa Sound to watch the sunset.

What is included on the boat?

The boat includes a full Bluetooth stereo to connect your music, a large cooler stocked with ice for drinks, and an electric pump for floaties if you bring them. The captain is USCG-licensed and handles all navigation.

Is this cruise suitable for infants or people with mobility concerns?

Infants are welcome and sit on an adult's lap. The boarding process involves steps, so limited mobility makes it difficult. Severe vertigo is not recommended for being on the water.