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BAREBOAT CHARTER INFO • GROUPS OVER 6
Bareboat Charter Adventures Made Simple
Planning a Big Tiki trip with more than 6 guests? Current Big Tiki booking guidance uses a bareboat charter agreement for larger groups. We help you understand the paperwork, captain selection and what to expect before your trip.
7 TO 12larger groupsPRIVATEyour crewCAPTAINselected separately
GROUP OVER 6?Call before booking.
QUICK ANSWER
What is a bareboat charter with Big Tiki Tours?
For Big Tiki reservations with more than 6 guests, the current booking process uses a bareboat charter structure. The charterer rents the vessel and separately selects a qualified captain. Big Tiki Tours keeps a list of qualified captains available, and a captain you bring may be considered after approval and boat-specific training.
Important: This page describes Big Tiki Tours' current booking process. Exact agreements and captain requirements are confirmed with your reservation.
FOR LARGER GROUPS
Different paperwork. Same private Big Tiki day.
The bareboat structure changes how the vessel and captain are arranged for a larger group. It does not mean your day has to feel complicated. Your crew can still choose the tour style, bring food and drinks, enjoy the onboard bathroom and spend the day together on a private boat.
See private group trip ideas →HOW IT WORKS
Here is how the larger-group process works.
The exact agreement and captain requirements are confirmed before the trip. If you are booking for more than 6 guests, call us with your group size so we can help you choose the right reservation and avoid surprises.
Confirm group size
Tell us exactly how many guests are coming so we can confirm the right charter structure.
Complete the agreement
For groups over 6, the current process includes a separate bareboat charter agreement.
Select a captain
Choose from qualified captain options or ask about bringing an approved captain of your own.
CAPTAIN CHOICE
You choose the captain.
Big Tiki Tours maintains a list of qualified captains who are familiar with the boat. If you prefer to bring your own captain, contact us before booking so we can confirm approval and any required boat-specific training.
Call 239-339-7973
WHAT STAYS EASY
The parts your group actually cares about stay easy.
Big Tiki Tours remains a private BYOB experience for your crew. Trips depart from The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village with free parking, and our boats include an onboard bathroom for extra comfort.
BYOBBring your favorites
Food and drinks for your crew.
WCOnboard bathroom
Comfort for a longer group day.
12Up to 12 guests
Subject to the applicable charter requirements.
PFree parking
Depart from The Westin in Cape Coral.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Booking 7 to 12 guests? Call before you lock it in.
Live FareHarbor availability is still useful for seeing trip options, but larger groups should confirm the bareboat process, captain arrangement and paperwork with the Big Tiki team before finalizing the reservation.
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WHERE TO MEET
Start at The Westin in Cape Coral.
Big Tiki Tours departs from The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Free parking is available, and your booking confirmation provides the exact meeting location and timing.
BAREBOAT FAQ
Get the larger-group details straight before boat day.
Requirements can change, so call Big Tiki Tours if anything about your group, captain or reservation is unclear.
Call 239-339-7973 →When does Big Tiki use a bareboat charter agreement?+
Big Tiki Tours currently uses a bareboat charter agreement for reservations with more than 6 guests. Contact us before booking so we can confirm the current process for your group.
Can Big Tiki Tours provide the captain?+
Under the current bareboat process, the charterer selects and hires the captain separately. Big Tiki Tours keeps a list of qualified captains available for your consideration.
Can I bring my own captain?+
Possibly. Big Tiki Tours asks that you contact us first so the captain can be approved and any required boat-specific training can be completed before the charter.
How many guests can Big Tiki accommodate?+
Big Tiki Tours accommodates groups up to 12 guests, subject to the applicable charter requirements for your reservation.
Can a bareboat group still bring food and drinks?+
Yes. Big Tiki Tours is BYOB. Bring the food and drinks your group wants and review your booking details for any trip-specific guidance.
Where do bareboat charter trips depart from?+
Trips depart from The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral. Free parking is available, and exact meeting details are provided with your booking.
LARGER GROUPS WELCOME
Bring the whole crew. We will help with the details.
If your group has more than 6 guests, call Big Tiki Tours before booking so we can walk you through the current bareboat charter process and captain options.