OCEAN CITY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Tiki Bar on the Tide: 90 Minutes of Open-Air Cruising from Sunset Ave. off Ocean City
A 90-minute, alcohol-inclusive cruise aboard an open-air tiki bar boat that cruises the waters around Ocean City and Assateague Island—this guide explains what to expect, who it suits, and the essential logistics.
Tiki Bar on the Tide: 90 Minutes of Open-Air Cruising from Sunset Ave. off Ocean City.
Tipsy Tikis runs a 90-minute open-air tiki bar cruise that pushes into the waters around Ocean City and toward Assateague Island. Each outing comes with a captain, a bartender and a selection of beer, wine and spirits, making it an easy, social way to sample the coastal scene from the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Open-air tiki bar, staffed for the trip
The cruise is run from an open-air tiki bar boat and includes onboard staff: a captain and a bartender who handle navigation and service so the group can focus on the ride and the view.
Cruise the waters of Ocean City toward Assateague
Routes navigate the coastal waterways around Ocean City with passages that include views toward Assateague Island, offering a shoreline-oriented cruise rather than an enclosed ferry ride.
Alcohol-inclusive charters with ID checks
All cruises include a selection of beverages—beer, wine and spirits—and IDs are checked at the dock; guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. Boats run as private charters with defined minimums and a maximum capacity.
What the day feels like
What the 90 minutes feel like
You board at the departure point named in the booking, settle onto the open deck and spend roughly 90 minutes cruising local channels and coastal approaches. With a bartender handling drinks and a captain running the vessel, the trip is organized as a private, social outing for groups who want to drink and float rather than a sightseeing-only tour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each cruise runs for 90 minutes.
If you plan to drink, bring a valid, government-issued photo ID—IDs are checked at the dock.
Charters carry a minimum number of passengers and a maximum of 20 per boat; pricing starts at a base rate for the initial party size with surcharges per additional passenger.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The cruise lasts 90 minutes.
Is alcohol included?
Yes—cruises include a selection of beverages, including beer, wine and spirits, served by an onboard bartender.
What are the pricing and passenger terms?
Private charters start at $300 for up to four passengers; additional passengers are charged at $75 each, with a maximum of 20 passengers per boat.
Are there age restrictions for drinking onboard?
You must be 21 or older with a valid I.D. to consume alcoholic beverages; I.D.s are checked at the dock.
Where does the boat go?
Cruises run on the waters around Ocean City and toward Assateague Island.
How many passengers can each boat carry?
Each boat carries a maximum of 20 passengers and operates with defined minimum passenger requirements.