Tybee Island Sunset Tiki Cruise: Private Vessel Sunset

The sky changes color while you float past two historic landmarks instead of watching from shore.

A 90-minute guided sunset cruise on Tybee Island aboard a private tiki-style vessel, with your captain and first mate narrating the route past Cockspur Lighthouse and Fort Pulaski bridge. The boat holds small groups and families. You drift through calm water during the hour the light turns gold and the sky shifts through its colors. Infants travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise around Tybee Island

• Board the Tybee Tiki Boat
• Cruise past Cockspur Lighthouse
• Pass under Fort Pulaski bridge
• Enjoy sunset views on the water

The experience

What makes a sunset better than watching it from the beach? Being on the water when it happens. The Tybee Tiki Boat departs with your captain and first mate aboard, and the route takes you past two landmarks most visitors only see from land: Cockspur Lighthouse stands alone in the water, and Fort Pulaski's bridge spans the channel. The 90-minute timing is built around the hour the light turns, so you're drifting through the best of it instead of arriving when it's already fading.

The vessel itself is the point: a tiki-style boat designed for sitting, not rushing. Families bring infants in a pram or stroller without hassle, and small groups fit comfortably on the deck. Your captain handles the navigation and the narration, so you're free to watch the water and the sky. The calm waters around Tybee mean the ride is smooth enough for all fitness levels, and the pace is slow enough to actually see what's passing.

You're welcome to bring your own food or drinks aboard, which means you can turn the cruise into whatever the evening calls for: a quiet moment, a celebration, or a family outing. The boat leaves from Tybee Island itself, and public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving. The whole thing is guided, so there's no navigation to figure out. You just show up and the captain takes it from there.

What’s included

• 90-minute guided sightseeing cruise with your captain and first mate.
• passage past Cockspur Lighthouse and Fort Pulaski bridge.
• private tiki-style vessel for your group.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 16:00 and 17:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tybee Island Watersports

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, the cruise fits into an afternoon or evening without eating the whole day, which means you can pair it with dinner on the island or another activity before or after. If you need a longer time on the water or want to venture farther out, a different tour might suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do we pass on this cruise around Tybee Island?

The route takes you past Cockspur Lighthouse, which stands alone in the water, and under or by Fort Pulaski bridge. Both are visible from shore, but the boat puts you close enough to actually see the details as the light changes.

How long is the sunset cruise, and when does it leave?

The cruise runs 90 minutes and departs timed to the sunset hour, so you're on the water during the time the sky actually changes color. The exact departure time shifts with the season.

Can we bring food and drinks on the boat?

Yes, you're welcome to bring your own beverages and food aboard, so you can pack whatever you'd like for the evening.

Who guides the cruise, and what do they explain?

Your captain and first mate guide the trip in English, narrating the route and the landmarks you pass (Cockspur Lighthouse and Fort Pulaski bridge) as you drift through the sunset.

Where does the boat leave from, and how do we get there?

The Tybee Tiki Boat departs from Tybee Island itself. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have your own transport.