Set your own pace for a private cruise, party, and swim
2–3 hrs
Up to 32 people
Bathroom, coolers, sound system
Make the Friki Tiki yours for a private cruise with your group. Bring your own food and drinks, set the vibe, and enjoy time on the water.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 32 guests.
Private charters: Full refund when you cancel 30+ days before departure. No refund 7–29 days before, but rescheduling is available. Less than 7 days: deposit is forfeited and no rescheduling. Full refund if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather and cannot reschedule.
Bring your own drinks, but do not bring hard liquor. If you bring alcohol, stick to beer and wine, and only guests 21 and over may drink on board.
Bring sunscreen, towels, drinks (no hard liquor), and food or snacks. You can also bring a camera.
The Friki Tiki includes a bathroom, seating, a stereo/sound system, and coolers with ice.
Tiki Tours of Charleston, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
Charleston visitors keep coming back to the Friki Tiki, and it's easy to see why. The crew, particularly Captain Richard and First Mate Johnny, are mentioned by name in review after review, which says a lot about the kind of personal experience they deliver. Guests describe them as energetic, funny, and genuinely focused on making sure everyone has a good time while keeping safety in mind. The boat draws a strong bachelorette and wedding crowd, though plenty of people simply book it for a fun day on the water. Between the scenic Charleston sights, swim stops, and photo-friendly props onboard, there's enough going on to keep a group entertained throughout. The crew seems to set the tone early and keep the energy going, which reviewers consistently credit as the highlight of the whole trip. Ratings here are about as consistent as it gets, with guests traveling from as far as Boston just to get on this boat. If you're looking for a lively, well-run cruise experience in Charleston with a crew that genuinely shows up, this one is worth booking sooner rather than later.
The best
Darragh Meaney
July 4, 2026
The best
Darragh Meaney
July 4, 2026
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