# Bareboat Charter Adventures

> Planning for more than 6 guests? Learn how Big Tiki bareboat charters work, captain options, group requirements and booking steps in Cape Coral.

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.

## Business context
- Provider: Big Tiki Tours\n- Departure: The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, Cape Coral, Florida
- Phone: 239-339-7973
- Booking: https://bigtikitours.com/book/
- Canonical page: https://bigtikitours.com/bareboat/

## Frequently asked questions
- **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.