Cruisin' Tikis Miami

Cruisin' Tikis Miami runs small-group cruises aboard thatched-roof tiki boats that seat a maximum of six guests, departing from the Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park Marina area at 401 Biscayne Blvd in Downtown Miami. The format is BYOB: bring your own drinks and food, and the crew supplies a cooler with ice, bottled water, cups and utensils, plus a licensed Coast Guard captain and a Bluetooth stereo so you can play your own playlist.

Itineraries include a 1.5-hour Miami River cruise from $65, a 1 hour 45 minute Celebrity Homes cruise from $65, a City Skyline night cruise from $70, a 2-hour Sunset cruise from $84.

99, a Sunrise Mimosa cruise from $350 for a private boat, and a 3-hour Sandbar cruise from $700 private. Both public seats and private charters are offered on most routes.

Guests mention the under-bar lights at night, the narrated tours, and the relaxed pace compared with large tour boats. Meet at the dock 15 minutes before departure.

Tipping the captain is customary.