COLONIAL BEACH SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Tiki Fun Cruise: Two Hours Cruising Monroe Bay Aboard a BYOB Cruisin’ Tiki
A roughly two-hour, all-ages sightseeing cruise aboard the Cruisin’ Tiki with a licensed Captain — this guide explains what the trip covers and what to bring.
Tiki Fun Cruise: Two Hours Cruising Monroe Bay Aboard a BYOB Cruisin’ Tiki.
Board the Cruisin’ Tiki in Colonial Beach for a relaxed, two-hour run along the Monroe Bay side of the point. With a licensed Captain at the helm, the operator encourages passengers to bring their own food and drinks, supplies a cooler with ice and bottled water, and provides a Bluetooth speaker for music. Cruises are offered during the day and as Colonial Beach Sunset Cruises, and most sail from the Colonial Beach Yacht Center.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cruisin’ Tiki setup
The operator runs a BYOB tiki boat driven by a licensed Captain; the boat comes with a cooler and ice, bottled water, and a Bluetooth speaker for your music. Each cruise holds up to six passengers.
Coasting Monroe Bay with local stops
Most cruises coast along Monroe Bay and offer options to stop for a bite, cocktails, or craft beer at locally owned waterfront spots — effectively trading a bar crawl for a bar boat experience.
Daytime fun and sunset options
The operator runs both daytime tiki cruises and evening Colonial Beach Sunset Cruises, giving passengers the choice of a sunlit sightseeing run or a twilight cruise.
What the day feels like
What the cruise feels like
Expect a laid-back, social outing: a licensed Captain pilots the boat while passengers relax, listen to music on the provided Bluetooth speaker, and enjoy views along Monroe Bay. The operator supplies ice and bottled water; passengers bring their own food, snacks and alcoholic beverages for the roughly two-hour cruise.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own alcoholic beverages, food or snacks, and plan to tip the Captain. The operator supplies a cooler with ice and bottled water and provides a Bluetooth speaker for music.
Cruises run approximately two hours; both daytime tiki cruises and Colonial Beach Sunset Cruises are offered.
Most cruises depart from the Colonial Beach Yacht Center. The operator runs public and private options and limits each cruise to six passengers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tiki Fun Cruise?
Cruises run approximately two hours.
Where do I meet the boat?
The listed meeting location is 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, and most cruises depart from the Colonial Beach Yacht Center.
Can I bring alcohol and food?
Yes — passengers are invited to bring their own alcoholic beverages and food or snacks; the operator supplies a cooler with ice and bottled water.
How many people can ride per cruise?
Each cruise holds up to six passengers.
Is there a Captain and music onboard?
Yes — a licensed Captain drives the boat, and the boat is equipped with a Bluetooth speaker for music.
Are sunset cruises available?
Yes — the operator offers Colonial Beach Sunset Cruises in the evenings as well as daytime tiki cruises.