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Anchor at a secluded Tybee Island sandbar for 1.5 hours of swimming, floating on a 12-foot Sunchill, and cruising past Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Lighthouse. This private Tiki-boat BYOB charter blends beach-time with easy coastal sightseeing.
Anchor at a secluded Tybee Island sandbar for 1.5 hours of swimming, floating on a 12-foot Sunchill, and cruising past Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Lighthouse. This private Tiki-boat BYOB charter blends beach-time with easy coastal sightseeing.
They drop anchor on a shallow sandbar and the boat becomes a floating shoreline: laughter, a 12-foot Sunchill lounge, and 1.5 hours to actually be in the water rather than watching it pass by.
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Operated by Tybee Island Watersports · Tybee Island, Georgia
They drop anchor on a shallow sandbar and the boat becomes a floating shoreline: laughter, a 12-foot Sunchill lounge, and 1.5 hours to actually be in the water rather than watching it pass by.
This private Tiki-boat charter out of Tybee Island threads the narrow channel between salt marsh and Atlantic, passing Civil War–era Fort Pulaski and the squat silhouette of Cockspur Lighthouse. Geologically this is a barrier-island system — low, mobile dunes and broad tidal flats that shift with storms and spring tides. Culturally, Tybee retains a casual beach-town rhythm: shrimp-fishing traditions, simple seafood shacks, and a summertime focus on sun and surf.
Expect shallow, waist-to-chest-deep water on the sandbar at mean tidal states; currents can quicken on the ebb, daring swimmers to respect channel edges. The experience balances a party mood (BYOB allowed) with basics of coastal safety: life jackets on board, sun protection, and dry storage for electronics. Timing matters — mornings and late afternoons cut the heat and halve wind chop; midafternoon is liveliest but hottest.
Logistics are straightforward: check in at Tybee Island Marina (arrive 30 minutes early), board for a roughly three-hour private charter that includes 1.5 hours anchored at the sandbar, and enjoy Bluetooth speakers for custom playlists. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, water, a light wind layer, and a plan to secure trash — the marshes and beaches here respond quickly to careless visitors. For travelers seeking a relaxed, water-first outing with coastal scenery and local maritime history, this charter turns a boat ride into a true beach day.
easy.
3 hours.
Moderate fitness recommended — ability to get on/off a low boat and swim in shallow, variable currents.
The charter includes approximately 1.5 hours anchored at the sandbar for swimming and floating.
Yes — the trip is BYOB and food-friendly; bring coolers and dispose of trash responsibly.
Yes — this is a private Tiki-boat charter for your booked group, with options to customize music and timing within the 3-hour window.
Yes — the crew carries life jackets and will brief safety procedures before anchoring; children and non-swimmers should wear them while in the water.
The area is framed by Fort Pulaski — a brick masonry fort whose Civil War bombardment demonstrated rifled artillery's power — and the nearby Cockspur Lighthouse, guiding ships at the channel entrance since the 19th century.
Tybee’s sandbars and marshes are ecologically sensitive; bring non-plastic trash bags, avoid trampling dunes, and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce chemical impact.
Tybee Island Watersports operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
They drop anchor on a shallow sandbar and the boat becomes a floating shoreline: laughter, a 12-foot Sunchill lounge, and 1.5 hours to actually be in the water rather than watching it pass by.
They drop anchor on a shallow sandbar and the boat becomes a floating shoreline: laughter, a 12-foot Sunchill lounge, and 1.5 hours to actually be in the water rather than watching it pass by.
This private Tiki-boat charter out of Tybee Island threads the narrow channel between salt marsh and Atlantic, passing Civil War–era Fort Pulaski and the squat silhouette of Cockspur Lighthouse. Geologically this is a barrier-island system — low, mobile dunes and broad tidal flats that shift with storms and spring tides. Culturally, Tybee retains a casual beach-town rhythm: shrimp-fishing traditions, simple seafood shacks, and a summertime focus on sun and surf.
Expect shallow, waist-to-chest-deep water on the sandbar at mean tidal states; currents can quicken on the ebb, daring swimmers to respect channel edges. The experience balances a party mood (BYOB allowed) with basics of coastal safety: life jackets on board, sun protection, and dry storage for electronics. Timing matters — mornings and late afternoons cut the heat and halve wind chop; midafternoon is liveliest but hottest.
Logistics are straightforward: check in at Tybee Island Marina (arrive 30 minutes early), board for a roughly three-hour private charter that includes 1.5 hours anchored at the sandbar, and enjoy Bluetooth speakers for custom playlists. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, water, a light wind layer, and a plan to secure trash — the marshes and beaches here respond quickly to careless visitors. For travelers seeking a relaxed, water-first outing with coastal scenery and local maritime history, this charter turns a boat ride into a true beach day.