The Boat & Amenities

Freaky Tiki is a U.S. Coast Guard-inspected small passenger vessel operating under a Certificate of Inspection (COI) that authorizes it to carry private groups of up to 22 passengers. The COI records vessel-specific operating conditions, including the permitted route, passenger capacity, and minimum crew.

Freaky Tiki is a U.S. Coast Guard-inspected small passenger vessel operating under a Certificate of Inspection (COI) that authorizes it to carry private groups of up to 22 passengers. The COI records vessel-specific operating conditions, including the permitted route, passenger capacity, and minimum crew. That inspected commercial passenger-vessel status is different from the six-passenger limit that generally applies to an uninspected passenger vessel.

No boat trip is risk-free, but a COI adds vessel-specific federal inspection and operating oversight beyond an uninspected passenger vessel. Authorized passenger limits account for factors such as the operating area, lifesaving equipment, stability, deck area, and rail space, and the vessel must operate within the conditions listed on its COI. An uninspected passenger vessel—often called a six-pack—is generally limited to six passengers for hire. A true bareboat charter is a different arrangement in which the charterer takes responsibility for the vessel’s operation and crew selection. Freaky Tiki’s inspected commercial passenger-vessel model lets one private group of up to 22 stay together with a professional captain-and-mate crew instead of splitting across smaller boats or taking on bareboat-charterer responsibilities.

The boat includes group seating, covered areas, an onboard bathroom, Bluetooth sound, coolers with ice, an easy swim ladder and a giant floating mat, along with the licensed captain and mate.

No. Freaky Tiki provides coolers filled with ice. Guests can bring their preferred drinks and any food; ready-to-eat choices are recommended because the boat cannot prepare, cook or heat food.

At least one guest age 18 or older must be aboard. Alcohol is allowed only when at least one guest age 21 or older is aboard, and only guests age 21 or older may drink. The person who booked the charter should bring a valid photo ID.

Illegal items and illegal drugs are prohibited. Marijuana and cannabis are not allowed aboard Freaky Tiki, regardless of what a guest may legally do away from the boat. Properly used prescription medication is allowed; guests are responsible for bringing their own medication. Firearms, knives, and other weapons may never be openly carried, displayed, brandished, handled, or visible aboard Freaky Tiki. A lawfully carried concealed weapon must remain completely concealed at all times. The captain may refuse any item or behavior considered unsafe, and guests with an exact weapons question should contact the crew before boarding. Fireworks, sparklers, explosives, hookahs, grills, candles, and every other open flame are prohibited aboard the boat.

The boat has two large coolers filled with ice. Guests may bring catering trays, cakes, and any ready-to-serve food, and food may be delivered to the boat before departure when coordinated with the crew. The boat cannot prepare, cook, or heat food and does not provide cups, plates, utensils, napkins, bottled water, or mixers.

Red wine and glass bottles are allowed, but guests should use plastic wine glasses, sturdy cups, or other thick drinkware. Thin-walled and fragile wine glasses should stay ashore.

The onboard bathroom is fully private and toilet paper is provided. Its marine toilet is for liquid waste only; guests who need a bowel movement should use the public restroom at the pickup area before departure.

Towels are not provided. The boat has dry areas for wallets, phones, and bags. USB charging outlets are usually available but are not guaranteed to be working, and there are no standard 110-volt household wall outlets.

The boat has a powerful Rockford Fosgate Bluetooth sound system with a 12-inch subwoofer and party lights. Guests can connect a phone by Bluetooth. The boat does not provide a TV, microphone, or karaoke equipment.

Guests may decorate after the boat and their group arrive, but the boat is guaranteed only for the booked time slot. Secure balloons and banners are welcome. Glitter, confetti, and real or plastic flower petals are prohibited because they can become litter. Professional DJs, bartenders, and other vendors are welcome with advance coordination, and every vendor counts toward the 22-passenger limit.

The usual Fort Lauderdale route is generally calm and protected, but no boat trip can guarantee that a guest will not feel seasick. Guests with a medical condition should bring their own medication and consult their doctor before boating when appropriate.

Freaky Tiki Boat Charters welcomes private groups from 1 to 22 guests. Freaky Tiki is a U.S. Coast Guard-inspected small passenger vessel operating under a Certificate of Inspection (COI) that authorizes it to carry private groups of up to 22 passengers. The COI records vessel-specific operating conditions, including the permitted route, passenger capacity, and minimum crew.

Yes. Freaky Tiki specializes in private large group boat charters for 13 to 22 guests while also welcoming smaller groups. The 40-foot layout, U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection, captain, mate, bathroom, seating, coolers and sound system help the whole guest list stay together on one boat.

Yes. Your booking reserves the boat for your group; you are not mixed with unrelated guests.

Yes. Charters are BYOB for eligible guests. At least one guest age 18 or older must be aboard. Alcohol is allowed only when at least one guest age 21 or older is aboard, and only guests age 21 or older may drink. The person who booked the charter should bring a valid photo ID. Guests may bring any food they want; there are no restrictions on food. The boat has no way to prepare, cook, or heat food, so ready-to-eat choices such as snacks and sandwiches are usually recommended. The boat has two large coolers filled with ice. Guests may bring catering trays, cakes, and any ready-to-serve food, and food may be delivered to the boat before departure when coordinated with the crew. The boat cannot prepare, cook, or heat food and does not provide cups, plates, utensils, napkins, bottled water, or mixers.

The onboard bathroom is fully private and toilet paper is provided. Its marine toilet is for liquid waste only; guests who need a bowel movement should use the public restroom at the pickup area before departure.

The boat has a powerful Rockford Fosgate Bluetooth sound system with a 12-inch subwoofer and party lights. Guests can connect a phone by Bluetooth. The boat does not provide a TV, microphone, or karaoke equipment.