Sunrise stays, event weekends and private charters

Go beyond Sawgrass with a Fort Lauderdale boat day.

A Sunrise weekend can revolve around Sawgrass Mills, Amerant Bank Arena, nearby hotels, concerts or games. Freaky Tiki gives the group a reason to step outside that event-and-shopping loop and spend part of the trip together on the Fort Lauderdale waterways.

Only about 20 minutes from Fort LauderdaleApproximately 12 miles by road
Friends enjoying a daytime Freaky Tiki charter in Fort Lauderdale
Location clarification

Sawgrass is part of the trip plan; Fort Lauderdale is where the boat operates.

Freaky Tiki operates exclusively in Fort Lauderdale. There is no Sunrise or Sawgrass departure, guest pickup, office or marina. All charter guests travel east to the confirmed Fort Lauderdale pickup area.

Why make the trip

The off-site activity that becomes the main event

Concert groups, game weekends and shopping trips already have fixed plans. A private 2–6 hour charter creates time for the group itself—music, conversation and the Intracoastal—without adding unfamiliar guests to the boat.

Travel guidance

Travel east around the event schedule

Plan transportation from the Sunrise or Sawgrass-area hotel using the exact pickup information in the reservation. Arena events, retail traffic and commute periods can affect the route, so check live conditions and give the group more time than the fastest navigation estimate.

  • Avoid scheduling the charter too tightly against a concert or game.
  • Choose one hotel lobby or meeting point for departure.
  • Keep shopping bags and event gear at the hotel rather than bringing them aboard.
Make it your occasion

Build a fuller Sunrise and Sawgrass weekend

Every charter is private for your group, so the schedule, playlist and energy can fit the people you invited.

The 40-foot Freaky Tiki private party boat operating in Fort Lauderdale
What to expect in Fort Lauderdale

One unmistakable boat, reserved for your people.

Freaky Tiki is a private 40-foot tiki-style boat for groups of 1–22, including large group boat charters for 13–22 guests. A licensed captain and mate run the trip while your crew enjoys the waterways, music and time together.

  • Private charter—no unrelated public guests
  • Captain, mate and standard-route fuel included
  • Onboard bathroom and shaded seating
  • Bluetooth sound and coolers with ice
  • Floating mat for use when conditions allow
  • Live 2–6 hour booking calendars
See the boat and amenities
The local connection

Sunrise is the event base; Fort Lauderdale brings the water

Sawgrass is an area within Sunrise, not a separate incorporated city, and this guide treats it that way. Guests can enjoy the western Broward event hub while intentionally traveling to Fort Lauderdale for the private charter.

Clear choices, real booking

Pick the time that fits your crew.

Choose a charter to open its live FareHarbor calendar, starting price details and trip information right here.

Displayed prices are starting prices for Monday–Thursday. Friday–Sunday starting prices are $100 more: $650 for 2 hours, $850 for 3 hours, $1,150 for 4 hours, $1,450 for 5 hours, and $1,750 for 6 hours. Holidays, special events, high-demand dates, custom trips, and certain operating periods may be priced differently. Final pricing is confirmed in the booking system or directly by the Freaky Tiki crew.

Before you board

Questions from Sunrise and Sawgrass groups.

Does Freaky Tiki pick up at Sawgrass-area hotels?

No. Guests arrange travel from their hotel to the confirmed Fort Lauderdale pickup area.

Can we book around an Amerant Bank Arena event?

You can select a live charter time, but leave a generous buffer for event traffic and entry schedules. Freaky Tiki cannot guarantee road travel times.

Is Sawgrass treated as a separate departure city?

No. Sawgrass is an area within Sunrise, and Freaky Tiki's only charter operation is in Fort Lauderdale.

Friends enjoying an evening Freaky Tiki charter in Fort Lauderdale
Join us in Fort Lauderdale

Add the Fort Lauderdale waterfront to your Sawgrass weekend.

Choose a live charter before the hotel, shopping and event schedule fills up.