Tiki Time at Dusk: Beaufort’s Small-Boat Sunset Cruise with Dolphins and Music

BEAUFORT BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Tiki Time at Dusk: Beaufort’s Small-Boat Sunset Cruise with Dolphins and Music

A two-hour tiki-boat outing launching from Dock #6 that lets small groups bring their own drinks, play music via Bluetooth, and watch for dolphins and Beaufort sunsets.

Tiki Time at Dusk: Beaufort’s Small-Boat Sunset Cruise with Dolphins and Music.

Duration
2 Hours
Location
Beaufort
Operator
Happy Days Tours
Category
Boat Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Happy Days Tours’ Tiki Time is a two-hour scenic outing in Beaufort built for celebrating milestones: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and other small-group moments. The run of the trip centers on low-slung Beaufort sunsets and playful dolphin sightings; the operator supplies complimentary bottled water, coolers with ice and Bluetooth speakers, while guests are asked to bring any alcoholic beverages they want to enjoy.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CELEBRATION

Tailored for Small, Festive Gatherings

Tiki Time is marketed for personal celebrations—birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirements and bachelor/bachelorette parties—on a roomy tiki boat set up for up to six guests, making it a contained, convivial option for small groups.

THE WILDLIFE

Dolphin Sightings and Beaufort Sunsets

The tour emphasizes scenic viewing: guests can expect to watch for playful dolphins and take in Beaufort’s famed sunsets from the water during the two-hour outing.

THE ON-BOARD SETUP

Bring Your Drinks; We’ll Keep Things Cold

To keep the trip simple, the operator provides complimentary bottled water, multiple coolers filled with ice and plastic cups and shot glasses—alcoholic beverages are not provided or sold, so guests bring their own; Bluetooth speakers are available for music.

What the day feels like

What the Two-Hour Tiki Cruise Feels Like

Over roughly two hours you board at Beaufort’s waterfront and settle into a compact, social boat configured for celebration—coolers at the ready, Bluetooth queued, and complimentary bottled water stocked—then head into the inlet looking for dolphins as the shoreline slides into sunset.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Small Celebration GroupsDesigned and marketed for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirements and bachelor/bachelorette parties, the cruise is best for intimate groups that fit within the six-person capacity.
2
Couples Seeking a Sunset ExperienceCouples who want a short, scenic outing to watch Beaufort’s sunset and listen to their own music via the provided Bluetooth speakers will find the format well suited to an evening outing.
3
Wildlife WatchersThose hoping to spot dolphins on a relaxed coastal cruise will appreciate the operator’s emphasis on playful dolphin sightings during the outing.
4
Groups Who Prefer BYO BeveragesBecause the operator does not provide or sell alcoholic beverages, this trip is a match for travelers who want to bring their own drinks and use on-board coolers and ice.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The cruise runs approximately two hours.

Meeting & Departure Point

Boarding is at 500 Front St, Beaufort NC, 28516 — Dock #6.

What to Bring

Guests should bring any alcoholic beverages they want to consume; the operator supplies complimentary bottled water, coolers filled with ice, plastic cups and shot glasses. Bluetooth speakers are available for music.

Capacity

The tiki boat can accommodate up to six passengers; plan group size accordingly.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Tiki Time cruise?

The tour lasts two hours.

Where do we meet for boarding?

Meeting and boarding take place at 500 Front St, Beaufort NC, 28516 — Dock #6.

Are beverages provided on board?

Complimentary bottled water is provided and the operator supplies coolers filled with ice, but alcoholic beverages are not provided or sold—guests should bring their own drinks.

How many people can the boat accommodate?

The tiki boat can accommodate up to six passengers.

Is music available on board?

Bluetooth speakers are available on board for guests to play their own music.

What on-board supplies are provided?

The operator provides coolers filled with ice, plastic cups and plastic shot glasses, plus complimentary bottled water.