Tybee Island Tiki Boat Tour: Dolphins & Lighthouses

A tiki boat holds a comfortable capacity, so a group books one vessel instead of splitting across two.

The Tybee Tiki Adventure Boat is a 90-minute guided tour around Tybee Island waters led by a USCG-licensed captain on a custom tiki boat built for groups up to 16. The route passes Cockspur lighthouse, cruises toward Fort Pulaski, and runs along the back side of Tybee Island beach, with dolphin sightings on most departures. Bring your own beverages if you'd like. Gratuity to the captain is optional at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tybee Island coastal boat cruise

• Board the Tybee Tiki Adventure Boat
• Cruise by Cockspur lighthouse
• Cruise toward Fort Pulaski
• Cruise the back side of Tybee Island beach

The experience

If you've got an afternoon free on Tybee Island and want to get out on the water without renting your own boat, this tiki boat departs with a captain who knows where the dolphins run. The boat itself is the draw: a custom-built tiki design that seats up to 16, which means a family or group books one vessel and stays together instead of splitting across multiple tours. The captain handles navigation and commentary. You watch the water and the shoreline pass.

The route covers three main stretches on most tours: Cockspur lighthouse, the approach toward Fort Pulaski, and the back side of Tybee Island beach. Dolphins show up frequently enough that the captain plans the route around them. The whole outing runs 90 minutes, long enough to feel like you've left the beach behind but short enough to fit between lunch and dinner. A USCG-licensed captain and guide are aboard, so the boat is insured and the person steering knows the waters.

Bring water or snacks if you want them: the tour doesn't include beverages, but you're welcome to bring your own aboard. If you'd like to tip the captain at the end, that's a choice you make when you book. Service animals are allowed, and the boat suits all fitness levels since you're seated the whole time.

What’s included

• 90-minute guided tiki boat tour with a USCG-licensed captain and guide.
• dolphin sightings on most departures.
• passage by Cockspur lighthouse and Fort Pulaski.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 13:30, 14:00 and 15:30

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 effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tybee Island Watersports

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group is between 4 and 16 people. The tiki boat's size means everyone travels together on one vessel instead of splitting across multiple bookings. The fixed 90-minute length fits a free afternoon without eating up your whole day.

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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's the chance of seeing dolphins on the Tybee Island tiki boat tour?

Dolphins appear on most tours, so the captain plans the route around them. There's no guarantee on any given day, but the waters around Tybee Island are home to them year-round.

Can I bring my own drinks on the tiki boat?

Yes, you're welcome to bring your own beverages aboard, including alcohol. The tour doesn't include drinks, so pack what you want to have during the 90 minutes on the water.

How many people fit on the Tybee Tiki Adventure Boat?

The boat holds up to 16 passengers, so groups and families book one vessel and stay together. A USCG-licensed captain and guide are aboard with you.

What landmarks does the tour pass?

The route includes Cockspur lighthouse, a cruise toward Fort Pulaski, and the back side of Tybee Island beach. These three stretches make up most departures on the water.

Is this tour suitable if I have limited mobility?

Yes, the tour suits all fitness levels since you remain seated throughout the 90-minute cruise. Service animals are allowed aboard as well.