Cruise to a Gulf swim stop on a tiki boat
2 Hours
Up to 6 people
Captain, cooler, water & sodas
Cool off on a 2-hour Swim Stop Cruise departing from Mac's Place Dock in Key West. Ride out to a swim spot in the Gulf of Mexico and hear Key West fun facts and history from your captain.
There is no parking at Mac's Place; use free street parking nearby. Routes may change due to conditions, USCG restrictions, or captain discretion.
All bookings are non-refundable. Minimum 5 days’ notice required for cancellations. No-shows are never refunded or rescheduled; if a credit card is held and you do not show up, your card will be charged the full amount. Operator may cancel due to weather, safety, mechanical, or behavioral issues; refund if rescheduling is not possible.
No. Do not park at Mac's Place or you may be towed. Use free street parking on Truman Avenue along Bayview Park around the Veterans' Memorial, or on Eisenhower Drive.
Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Stay on shore and do not walk down the dock or board the tikis before you check in with the captains.
Bring alcoholic beverages, food or snacks, towels, swimsuits, water shoes, and snorkel gear if you want to snorkel.
Key West has no shortage of water experiences, but this tiki boat operation consistently stands out for one simple reason: the captains. Reviewers come back year after year specifically requesting favorites like Brian, Wendy, Mike, Kathy, and others by name, which says a lot about the personal connections formed on these short cruises. The team brings genuine local knowledge, sharing history, wildlife spotting, and island stories that go well beyond what you'd get on a larger tour boat. The experience itself centers around a relaxed cruise out to a sandbar for swimming, with guests encouraged to bring their own drinks. Sunset cruises are particularly popular, and the smaller, more intimate format seems to be a big draw compared to crowded party boats. Dogs are welcome aboard too, which several reviewers called out as a bonus. With near-perfect ratings across a large number of reviews and multiple guests mentioning repeat visits, this one earns its reputation as a Key West must-do.
we did the sunset cruise. such a fun experience !
Kate Linkous
April 22, 2026
we did the sunset cruise. such a fun experience !
Kate Linkous
April 22, 2026