SALVO SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Moonlit Passage: Salvo’s Full Moon Tiki Cruise
A two-hour night sail from Salvo that delivers small-group, family-friendly evenings beneath the full moon—this guide lays out what to expect and the practical details.
Moonlit Passage: Salvo’s Full Moon Tiki Cruise.
Sail beneath the full moon where stars shimmer and the water seems to glow: the Full Moon Tiki Cruise is a short, two-hour night voyage out of Salvo that trades daytime bustle for quiet horizons, vivid skies and the slow rhythm of a small boat on the sound.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Full-moon illumination across open water
Watch the sky fade from sunset hues into a blanket of stars while the moon lifts the surface into a luminous path—an uncompromised nightscape best seen from the water.
Relaxing, romantic or family-friendly
The cruise is framed as a gentle evening — suitable for a quiet date, a small group of friends, or a peaceful family outing to spot constellations and enjoy calm night air.
Small-boat safety and limits
Designed for intimate groups, the outing accommodates up to six passengers, and emphasizes on-board safety with Coast Guard–approved life jackets and clear rules for young riders.
What the day feels like
What the Night Feels Like
As the boat slips away from shore the colors of sunset give way to a cool palette of moonlight and stars. The pace is unhurried: conversations soften, cameras lower and the focus turns to the sweep of sky and the silvered ribbon on the water. The two-hour format gives enough time to settle into the scene without the late-night commitment of longer cruises.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is offered as a two-hour option.
The boat accommodates up to six passengers; plan for a small-group booking. Pricing starts at $415.
Coast Guard–approved life jackets are provided onboard. Per North Carolina law, children under 12 must wear life jackets at all times while on the boat.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Full Moon Tiki Cruise?
The cruise is offered as a two-hour option.
How many people can ride?
The outing accommodates up to six passengers.
Is the cruise suitable for children?
Yes, it is presented as all-ages and family-friendly; however, per North Carolina law children under 12 must wear life jackets at all times while on the boat.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes. Coast Guard–approved life jackets are provided onboard.
What is the starting price?
Pricing starts at $415.
What does the experience feel like?
It’s a quiet, moonlit sail where sunset gives way to stars and the water appears to glow under the full moon—suited to relaxing evenings, small gatherings, or family outings.
Who operates the cruise?
The Full Moon Tiki Cruise is operated by Red Beards LLC.