MARINA DEL REY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Marina del Rey After Dark: LA’s Only Floating Tiki Bar on a Private BYOB Cruise
A two-hour private charter aboard Magical Tiki with bartender service, BYOB policy, and scenic Marina del Rey sightseeing—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Marina del Rey After Dark: LA’s Only Floating Tiki Bar on a Private BYOB Cruise.
Sail the sheltered channels of Marina del Rey aboard Magical Tiki, Los Angeles’ only floating tiki bar. The Upgraded Private Cruise w/ Drinks + Bartender is a two-hour, private harbor charter that pairs tropical lounge seating and a Bluetooth sound system with the practicalities of a USCG-licensed captain, a deckhand/bartender, and a flushing toilet—an intimate platform built for celebrations and skyline views.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A True Floating Tiki Bar
Magical Tiki is billed as LA’s only floating tiki bar, outfitted with tiki lounge seating, a Bluetooth sound system, and the tropical ambience that turns a harbor cruise into a private party.
Bring Your Own Drinks (and a Bartender to Mix Them)
The charter is a BYOB experience: guests may bring beer, wine, alcohol, and food aboard, while a deckhand doubles as a bartender and craft-mixer for the group.
Harbor Views, Yachts, Sea Lions and Sunsets
Expect scenic waterfront sightseeing through Marina del Rey, framed by luxury yachts, occasional sea lions, and sunset light over the marina—ideal backdrops for photos and celebrations.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
Boarding a private tiki bar in a busy California marina compresses the pleasures of a beach night and a small-boat cruise into one two-hour loop. After check-in and a brief safety talk you glide into the harbor, music set through onboard speakers, drinks in hand, and a captain at the wheel—an easy, celebratory rhythm of sightseeing, social time, and return to dock.
THE VIBE
A True Floating Tiki Bar
Magical Tiki is billed as LA’s only floating tiki bar, outfitted with tiki lounge seating, a Bluetooth sound system, and the tropical ambience that turns a harbor cruise into a private party.
THE POLICY
Bring Your Own Drinks (and a Bartender to Mix Them)
The charter is a BYOB experience: guests may bring beer, wine, alcohol, and food aboard, while a deckhand doubles as a bartender and craft-mixer for the group.
THE SCENERY
Harbor Views, Yachts, Sea Lions and Sunsets
Expect scenic waterfront sightseeing through Marina del Rey, framed by luxury yachts, occasional sea lions, and sunset light over the marina—ideal backdrops for photos and celebrations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The upgraded private cruise is a two-hour charter.
Guests are welcome to bring their own beer, wine, alcohol, and food aboard; glass bottles are discouraged.
The exact boarding location is provided after booking; all charters take place within Marina del Rey, CA.
The boat includes a USCG-licensed captain, a deckhand who serves as bartender, Bluetooth sound system, tiki lounge seating, and a flushing toilet.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can we bring our own alcohol and food?
Yes. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer, wine, alcohol, and food aboard; glass bottles are preferred to be avoided.
Is a bartender provided?
Yes—the charter includes a deckhand who serves as a bartender and can mix drinks for the group.
How long is the cruise?
The private charter runs for two hours.
Where does the boat depart from?
The boarding location is provided upon booking; all charters operate within Marina del Rey, California.
Are there restroom facilities onboard?
Yes—the vessel is equipped with a flushing toilet.
Are there behavior or safety restrictions we should know about?
Yes—no illegal substances; glass bottles are discouraged; excessively intoxicated guests may be refused service or removed at the captain’s discretion to ensure safety.