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Step aboard Tiki Time, Southport Water Tours’ private floating tiki bar. Customize your cruise with dolphin watching and visits to hidden sandbars along North Carolina’s scenic coast.
Step aboard Tiki Time, Southport Water Tours’ private floating tiki bar. Customize your cruise with dolphin watching and visits to hidden sandbars along North Carolina’s scenic coast.
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Operated by Southport Water Tours · Southport, North Carolina
easy.
2+ hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated with some standing and walking on board
The private cruise accommodates up to 12 passengers comfortably.
Yes, Tiki Time is BYOB—feel free to bring your favorite beverages and snacks.
Yes, the vessel includes a restroom for guest convenience.
If weather and water conditions allow, stops at sandbars or beach spots can be made for swimming.
Light rain is manageable under the tiki roof; however, unsafe weather will prompt rescheduling or refunds.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, and your own drinks and snacks are recommended.
Southport's maritime history dates back to the 18th century, serving as a key port in shipping and naval operations.
Efforts to protect the delicate coastal habitat include careful route planning to minimize disturbance to wildlife and shorelines.
Southport Water Tours operates guided and private boat excursions from Southport, North Carolina, offering sightseeing, sunset, and customizable private cruises along the Cape Fear River and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The company runs a narrated 50-minute Sightseeing Cruise aboard the Sally Ann, intimate private options including the Private Sunset Cruise and Private Sightseeing Cruise, and specialty vessels such as the 25ft Parker pilot house River Runner and the floating tiki bar TIKI TIME. Trips accommodate a range of group sizes and purposes, from quiet wildlife viewing and family outings to celebratory events like weddings and sunset gatherings. Several offerings explicitly invite guests to bring drinks and playlists, while the River Runner serves as a flexible water taxi and private cruiser for up to six passengers. TIKI TIME private cruises support up to 12 passengers and emphasize laid-back island-style experiences. Captains provide light narration on historical sites, local ecology, and coastal landmarks, enhancing each voyage with regional context. Operating from Southport, the company focuses on safety, punctual departures, and scenic routes through the Intracoastal Waterway and Cape Fear River. Reservations can be made for scheduled public cruises or arranged as private charters tailored to specific itineraries and durations. The business highlights local knowledge of Southport and nearby Oak Island, delivering memorable waterfront experiences for visitors and residents seeking guided tours, sunset cruises, or custom private trips. Schedules vary seasonally; peak months offer more departures while off-peak periods allow flexible private charter scheduling and personalized route planning. Reservations are recommended for private trips.
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