Cruise Key West Harbor on a tiki boat at sunset
90 Minutes
Captain, cooler, water & sodas
Glide out from Schooner Wharf Dock on a Cruisin’ Tikis Key West boat and watch the sun go down on a 90-minute harbor cruise. Pass Sunset Pier and Mallory Square as you enjoy the view with your group.
Check in with the captains before walking down the dock or boarding. Routes may change due to docking, weather or current conditions, U.S. Coast Guard restrictions, or captain discretion.
All bookings are non-refundable. Give at least 5 days’ notice to cancel. No-shows are never refunded or rescheduled. The operator may cancel due to weather, safety, mechanical, or behavioral issues; weather cancellations may be rescheduled or refunded if rescheduling is not possible.
Bring your own alcoholic beverages, mixers, and any food or snacks you want. Plan to tip your captain (20% recommended).
You’ll have a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) certified captain, a cooler with ice, cups, water, sodas, and a Bluetooth radio.
Yes. You may order food, snacks, or beverages from Schooner’s Wharf Bar—allow enough time if you plan to order.
Schooner Wharf Dock 202 William St. Key West, FL 33040
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 ended our family vacation with an amazing sunset tour. Our guide Brian was absolutely the best. My son felt like a celebrity as we past by people sitting on the shoreline as they waived to us. Brian was super friendly, welcoming, professional, & knowledgeable about the area. He was very kind as my husband asked loads of questions.
Michelle Mclean
June 14, 2026
We ended our family vacation with an amazing sunset tour. Our guide Brian was absolutely the best. My son felt like a celebrity as we past by people sitting on the shoreline as they waived to us. Brian was super friendly, welcoming, professional, & knowledgeable about the area. He was very kind as my husband asked loads of questions.
Michelle Mclean
June 14, 2026