Big Tiki Tours FAQ

Big Tiki Tours departs from The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral. Free parking is available. Your booking confirmation will provide the exact dock, meeting time and arrival details for your trip.

Big Tiki Tours can accommodate groups of up to 12 guests, subject to charter requirements. For groups above six passengers, the charter structure may require a bareboat agreement. Call if you want help understanding the setup for your group.

Yes. Big Tiki trips are designed as private experiences for your group, so you are not being mixed into a public sightseeing crowd.

Local tours start at 90 minutes. Big Tiki also offers longer experiences including sunset cruises and full-day island adventures. Use FareHarbor to see the current trip lengths and live availability for your date.

Choose from local Cape Coral tiki cruises, sunset cruises, private group outings, wildlife sightseeing, island adventures toward Sanibel, Captiva and Cayo Costa, and select trips to Slipaway Food Truck Park.

Yes. Big Tiki Tours is BYOB. Bring the food and drinks your group wants. Big Tiki does not provide alcohol.

The current Big Tiki FAQ lists ice, coolers, bottled water, towels and bug spray as provided items. If something is especially important for your trip, call before departure to confirm it is available.

Yes. An onboard bathroom is available, which makes longer cruises and full-day outings more comfortable for families and groups.

Yes. The boat has Bluetooth sound so your group can play its own music. Your captain can also provide music if you would rather keep things simple.

The current Big Tiki FAQ says the boat typically cruises at about 5 knots depending on the location. The relaxed pace is part of the sightseeing experience.

Yes. Children are welcome. Tell us when children are in your party so we can confirm the current life-jacket requirements and make sure your family is prepared before departure.

Please call before bringing a pet. Big Tiki may allow smaller, well-behaved dogs with advance approval so the crew can confirm the right setup for your trip.

No. Fishing is not permitted on Big Tiki Tours trips.

The current Big Tiki FAQ states that Big Tiki captains are USCG certified. For bareboat charters, captain selection and charter requirements can vary by group size.

The tiki boat has a retractable roof that can help keep guests dry during passing rain. The captain makes the final weather and safety call. If conditions are not suitable for a safe, enjoyable trip, Big Tiki will contact you about the next steps.

The current published policy provides a full refund or credit with at least five days notice and a full refund or credit when Big Tiki cancels because of weather or another unforeseen issue. If trip insurance is purchased, the current policy says cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before departure. No-shows are charged in full. Always review the terms shown during checkout because booking policies can change.

Call Big Tiki Tours as soon as possible if you need to change the date or time. The team will do its best to accommodate a new option based on availability and the terms attached to your reservation.

Tipping is appreciated when your captain gives your group a great experience, but it is not presented as a required booking fee.