Choose a sandbar, beach, or laid-back cruise on the water
3 hours
4 to 12 people
Ice, bottled water
Set out on the water and shape your outing around a sandbar stop, beach time, or a relaxed cruise.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.
Cancel at least 5 days before departure for a full refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No refunds for other reasons. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: KA5RRR
Bring drinks, sun protection, snacks, and towels. Ice and bottled water are provided.
Parking is available for $10 per car. This charge is not included in the listed price.
Joes Dockside Marina, 18400 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Captain John is clearly the heart of this operation, earning glowing praise across nearly every review. Guests consistently highlight his friendliness, local knowledge, and ability to make everyone feel at ease, from bachelorette groups to multi-generational families. The relaxed, BYOB-friendly atmosphere sets a welcoming tone, and John's flexibility, including extending trips and stopping at waterside bars, shows a genuine commitment to making each outing feel personal. The Fort Myers Beach setting does a lot of the heavy lifting too. Dolphin sightings, beautiful sunsets, and scenic waterways come up repeatedly, and John clearly knows where to take people to make the most of it. The tiki boat format keeps things laid-back and social, and reviewers frequently mention great music adding to the vibe. During peak times things can feel slightly rushed, but that appears to be the exception rather than the rule and rarely dampened anyone's overall experience. If you're looking for a fun, easygoing time on the water with a captain who genuinely cares about the experience, this one is easy to recommend.
Absolutely incredible experience with Captain Jon Cassidy!!! Very knowledgeable with the water and surrounding area and even found us a manatee and dolphins!! I would highly recommend Big Tiki to ANYONE that is looking for a beautiful cruise with great tunes to enjoy the BEST of Fort Myers!! Thank you Jon! You made our day!!!!! We will be back!!!!!
Natasha Hull
August 13, 2026
Absolutely incredible experience with Captain Jon Cassidy!!! Very knowledgeable with the water and surrounding area and even found us a manatee and dolphins!! I would highly recommend Big Tiki to ANYONE that is looking for a beautiful cruise with great tunes to enjoy the BEST of Fort Myers!! Thank you Jon! You made our day!!!!! We will be back!!!!!
Natasha Hull
August 13, 2026
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