TYBEE ISLAND GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Haunted Tiki Tybee: A Ghostly, Family-Friendly Tiki-Boat Cruise off Tybee Island
A 1.5-hour guided tiki-boat cruise operated by Tybee Island Watersports that blends light scares with local color for families and small groups.
Haunted Tiki Tybee: A Ghostly, Family-Friendly Tiki-Boat Cruise off Tybee Island.
Step aboard a custom-designed haunted Tiki boat and cut across the nearshore waters off Tybee Island for a short, theatrical cruise led by an experienced guide and a phantom pirate captain. The Haunted Tiki Tybee Tour, offered by Tybee Island Watersports with The Witching Hour, is built as a family-friendly mix of local atmosphere and light fright that plays out on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Custom Tiki Boat Built for Small Groups
The tour uses a custom-designed Tiki boat, sized to host intimate groups so the atmosphere stays close and theatrical throughout the cruise.
An Experienced Guide and a Phantom Pirate Captain
The outing is hosted by an experienced guide alongside a costumed phantom pirate captain, blending narrative performance with local maritime setting to create a spooky but family-accessible experience.
Family-Friendly Frights on the Water
The tour is designed to be a chilling yet family-appropriate cruise—part theatrical ghost-story outing, part tiki-boat ride—aimed at creating memorable moments for mixed-age groups.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
For roughly an hour and a half you’ll be aboard a compact tiki vessel, moving across the nearshore water while a guide and a costumed pirate captain weave spooky stories and local color into a paced, family-oriented performance. The format keeps the group together and the scenes intimate — more theatrical vignette than full-scale haunted house — and is meant to be fun as well as eerie.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should double-check before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet at 4 Old US Highway 80, Tybee Island, GA 31328 for boarding and departure.
Operated by Tybee Island Watersports (in partnership with The Witching Hour); the custom Tiki boat accommodates groups up to 16 guests.
Consult the operator for specific guidance on what to bring for the weather and comfort; the listing does not specify specialized equipment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Haunted Tiki Tybee Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meeting and boarding take place at 4 Old US Highway 80, Tybee Island, GA 31328.
Who operates the Haunted Tiki Tybee Tour?
The tour is offered by Tybee Island Watersports, presented in association with The Witching Hour.
Is this tour suitable for families?
Yes — the listing describes the experience as family-friendly, combining light scares with theatrical narration appropriate for mixed-age groups.
How many people fit on the Tiki boat?
The custom Tiki boat accommodates groups of up to 16 guests.
What kind of experience can I expect aboard the boat?
Expect a guided, theatrical cruise aboard a custom Tiki boat that pairs storytelling from an experienced guide with a phantom pirate captain for a spooky, family-oriented outing on Tybee Island’s nearshore waters.