Gilligan's Tiki Tours is a Bradenton, Florida–based boat tour operator offering private, small-group tiki boat experiences and related water outings.
The company specializes in curated private cruises on Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Manatee River, with options that include island sandbar visits, sunset cruises, day tours, and self-pilot rentals. Tours accommodate intimate groups—most private cruises support up to six guests while the self-pilot rental seats up to eight—making the experiences suitable for couples, families, and small friend groups.
Trips feature scenic cruising, wildlife viewing, and relaxed time at local sandbars such as Big Pass, with opportunities to swim, sip beverages, and enjoy coastal sunsets. The Private 3 Hour Island Sandbar Tiki Cruise focuses on Big Pass Sandbar access; Private Sunset Tiki Tours present champagne or wine with light snacks during 1.5-hour evening cruises; Private Day Tiki Tours run about two hours on the Manatee River with wildlife spotting; Rent & Self-Pilot Tiki Cruise provides a six-hour rental for guests to pilot their own tiki boat. The business also lists Float Trips, including a multi-hour Gila float option.
Gilligan's Tiki Tours maintains local licensing and operates commercially in the Bradenton and Sarasota coastal area. Reservations, group size limits, and trip durations are stated per excursion to support safety and planning. The operator emphasizes private bookings, short-group formats, and hands-on rental choices for visitors seeking a relaxed, customizable boating experience. Local captains provide navigational knowledge, safety briefings, clear pre-trip instructions to ensure comfortable, well-prepared outings and timely customer support.
