Tiki Pub

What Tiki Pub does

Tiki Pub operates a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) floating tiki-themed party boat franchise across five U.S. locations: Fort Myers Beach FL (flagship, fleet capacity up to 59 passengers), Destin FL, Ponce Inlet FL, La Crosse WI, and Cincinnati OH. The core product is a captain-guided cruise aboard custom-built boats featuring thatched tiki-hut roofs, Bluetooth sound systems, and amenities that vary by location — including onboard waterslides at Destin and full bathrooms with freshwater sinks at Fort Myers Beach. Professional "Tiki Pub Entertainers" lead party experiences with music, games, and choreography.

The company sells two primary ticket types: individual seats on shared/mixer cruises ($24.95-$79.95 per person depending on cruise type and market) and full-boat private charters ($299-$950+ based on capacity and duration). Cruise formats include sunset, sandbar, dolphin, eco-adventure, glow party, and specialty experiences. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through tikipub.com and via third-party booking platforms Peek and Xola. Bachelorette parties are the dominant use case, followed by birthdays, corporate events, and leisure tourism.

The operating model is a franchise powered by TourScale, which provides centralized booking technology, marketing automation, CRM, group purchasing, and owner/captain training. The franchise was founded in 2019 and has expanded to four active franchise locations plus a corporate flagship, serving approximately 50,000+ guests annually with a 4.8-star average rating. Revenue mechanics for the parent entity consist of franchise fees, royalties, and merchandise; system-wide ticket revenue accrues primarily to franchisees.

Name

Tiki Pub

Legal name

Tiki Pub

Website

https://tikipub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat Tours and Charters

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cabin Charters & Shared Yacht Trips (THAEADAH)

Keywords

• Party boat cruises
• Tiki boat charters
• Floating party venues
• Bachelorette party cruises
• Recreational boat tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales - Individual Seats: Individual tickets sold for shared/mixer cruises where guests purchase seats individually, typically ranging from $24.95 to $79.95 depending on cruise type and location
2. Private Charter Rentals: Full boat private charters where groups rent the entire boat for exclusive use, with pricing based on boat capacity and duration
3. Franchise Licensing: Franchise model powered by TourScale where franchisees pay to operate Tiki Pub locations in new markets, including training, technology, and brand support
4. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including shirts sold through booking system and on boats

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tiki Pub operates custom-designed tiki-themed party boats that offer BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) floating cruise experiences at five U.S. locations. The core product is a captain-guided cruise aboard thatched-roof tiki boats equipped with Bluetooth sound systems, onboard amenities (waterslides, bathrooms), and professional entertainment, with offerings ranging from individual tickets ($24.95–$79.95) to full private boat charters for groups of up to 59 guests.

Product overview

Tiki Pub is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) floating tiki-themed party boat franchise operating across five U.S. locations: Fort Myers Beach FL, Destin FL, Ponce Inlet FL, La Crosse WI, and Cincinnati OH. The core product is a captain-guided cruise experience aboard custom tiki boats featuring thatched roofs, Bluetooth sound systems, and bar facilities. The portfolio includes location-specific cruise experiences (dolphin cruises, sandbar parties, sunset cruises, eco adventures, glow parties) and special event services (bachelorette parties, corporate events, gender reveals, bridal showers). Fort Myers Beach serves as the flagship location with the largest fleet capacity (up to 59 passengers), while Destin features unique amenities including onboard waterslides. The franchise model is powered by TourScale technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tiki Pub Fort Myers Beach, FL Flagship Tiki Pub location offering the largest fleet capacity (up to 59 passengers across multiple boats) in Southwest Florida. Features daily cruises including dolphin tours, sandbar getaways, sunset cruises, eco adventures, and specialty events. Operates from two departure docks (Excursions Marina and Bayside) with full bathroom facilities onboard.
• Tiki Pub Destin, FL Gulf Coast location featuring a floating tiki bar with waterslide, onboard bathroom, and BYOB cruises to Crab Island sandbar and sunset destinations. Operates from Gilligan's Marina with capacity for 2-6 passengers per boat.
• Tiki Pub Ponce Inlet, FL Atlantic Coast Florida location near Daytona Beach offering sandbar cruises, sunset cruises, and private charters for up to 6 passengers. Features pristine Intracoastal waters with dolphin and manatee sighting opportunities.
• Tiki Pub La Crosse, WI Midwest river cruise location on the Mississippi and Black Rivers offering barhopping beach party experiences for up to 12 passengers. Features stunning limestone bluff scenery with 2-hour and 3-hour tour options.
• Tiki Pub Cincinnati, OH Ohio River location featuring 14 and 16-passenger tiki boats with Double Private Tiki options for groups up to 30. Offers 2-hour cruises departing from Morningstar Marina with stops at Riverside Marina Bar and Grill.
• Fun In The Sun Dolphin Tiki Cruise 2-hour tropical cruise in Fort Myers Beach featuring dolphin watching, wildlife encounters, and lively music. Accommodates up to 28 passengers with Tiki Pub Entertainers leading the experience.
• Crab Island Sandbar Cruise 3-hour Destin cruise to the famous Crab Island submerged sandbar featuring crystal-clear emerald waters, floating boat vendors, and a party atmosphere. Features waterslide and onboard bathroom.
• Sunset Cruise 2-hour evening cruise experience available at multiple locations featuring views of sunset over water, with party lighting, Bluetooth soundbar, and BYOB refreshments. Offered in Fort Myers Beach, Destin, Ponce Inlet, and Cincinnati.
• Tiki Pub Glow Party 2-hour nighttime cruise experience in Fort Myers Beach featuring illuminated glow effects, party games, contests, prizes, and entertainment under the moonlight. Accommodates up to 25 passengers.
• Coffee Cruise 1-hour morning cruise in Fort Myers Beach designed for coffee lovers, partnering with Yo! Bean for onboard coffee service. Features wildlife viewing and tropical scenery.
• Amazing Eco Adventure Cruise 90-minute environmental cruise in Fort Myers Beach led by an environmentalist, featuring visits to sandbars and beaches to observe shallow water inhabitants, dolphins, manatees, and bird species with educational conservation focus.
• Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise 3-hour Fort Myers Beach cruise featuring stops at tropical sandbars with floats and paddleboards, custom zipline cooler, and music. Accommodates up to 28 passengers for sunbathing and water activities.
• Private Charter Full-boat rental option available at all locations for private groups, allowing exclusive use of the tiki boat with customizable experiences, own music playlist, and dedicated captain service.
• Bachelorette Party Package Specialized party experience for bachelorette celebrations featuring customizable decorations, Instagram-worthy backdrops, and Tiki Pub Entertainers. Available at all locations with capacity varying by boat size.
• Corporate & Team Building Events Customized corporate event packages for team building, client entertainment, and company outings. Accommodates groups up to 59 guests in Fort Myers Beach with customizable routes, themes, and playlist options.
• Gender Reveal Cruise Private charter experience in Fort Myers Beach for gender reveal celebrations, featuring smoke cannon with colored smoke for the reveal moment, customizable decorations, and accommodation for up to 25 guests.
• Bridal Shower at Sea Private charter celebration in Fort Myers Beach for bridal showers with customizable decorations, music, party games, and Tiki Pub Entertainers for up to 25 guests.
• Tiki Pub Franchise Franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs to open Tiki Pub locations in new waterfront markets. Powered by TourScale with centralized booking technology, marketing support, training programs, and operational systems. Investment range $50,000–$500,000+.
• 14 Passenger Tiki Boat 14-passenger Tiki Boat featuring 10 barstools around a bar top with built-in cooler, bench seating at the front, and Tiki themed thatched roofing covering all barstools and bar top. New for the 2026 season.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ guests served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TourScalecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTourScale powers the Tiki Pub franchise model, providing centralized booking technology, marketing automation, CRM, national marketing support, operational best practices, group purchasing power for boats and supplies, and comprehensive owner and captain training programs.
• Nervous Nellie'sminorOthersLocal Fort Myers Beach partner - upbeat waterfront restaurant and bar known for great food, live music, and the famous Ugly's Saloon upstairs. Recommended for pre/post cruise dining.
• Snug HarborminorOthersFort Myers Beach waterfront institution serving fresh seafood and tropical drinks with stunning bay views. Located at 645 Old San Carlos Blvd - same location as Tiki Pub Bayside departure.
• Marina CantinaminorOthersCasual Mexican restaurant with fresh tacos, margaritas, and marina views at Salty Sam's Marina. Recommended for pre-cruise dining.
• Bonita Fish CompanyminorOthersSister restaurant to Dixie Fish in nearby Bonita Springs offering fresh seafood and waterfront dining.
• Doc Ford's Rum Bar & GrilleminorOthersPopular Florida-Caribbean cuisine restaurant inspired by author Randy Wayne White's novels, located at Fisherman's Wharf near Tiki Pub.
• Dixie Fish CompanyminorOthersHistoric working waterfront restaurant with fresh catches and Old Florida charm, located next door to Tiki Pub at Fisherman's Wharf.
• Gilligan's Marina (Destin)minorOthersMarina partner in Destin where Tiki Pub operates from at 530 Harbor Blvd, offering free parking for cruise guests.
• Off the Hook Restaurant (Ponce Inlet)minorOthersRestaurant partner at 133 Inlet Harbor Road where Tiki Pub departs from, with easy parking available.
• Morningstar Marina (Cincinnati)minorOthersMarina partner on the Ohio River at 4601 Kellogg Ave where Cincinnati Tiki Pub operates, formerly known as Rivertowne Marina.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Peek: Online booking platform for experiences and activities, used by Tiki Pub as a distribution channel. Adjacent ecosystem partner that also powers competitor listings, making it both an enabler and a competitive surface.

Direct peers

• Sandbar Tiki Cruises: Offers tiki-themed boat cruises to sandbars and scenic destinations in Florida, with comparable pricing, BYOB model, and group celebration focus. Direct competitor in the small-group water leisure experience category.
• Trolley Pub: Operating partner under the same TourScale umbrella; runs pedal pub and party trolley tours in multiple US cities. Direct peer because it shares the same franchise platform, marketing technology, and party-on-wheels/multi-passenger leisure group experience category as Tiki Pub.
• Cruisin' Tikis: Operates BYOB tiki boat cruises across multiple US waterfront locations with similar boat designs, target audiences (bachelorette parties, families, tourists), and direct-to-consumer booking model. Closest direct competitor in the floating tiki bar category.
• Fearless Tiki: Operates tiki-style pontoon boat cruises in Southwest Florida (Marco Island/Naples area) targeting tourists and groups with similar BYOB party boat experiences. Direct competitor in the regional Florida tiki boat category.

Broad incumbents

• GetMyBoat: Largest online boat rental marketplace connecting consumers with boat owners and operators globally. Broad incumbent that competes for water-based leisure bookings, though not specifically tiki-themed; relevant as alternative channel for the same customer occasion.
• Sailo: Online marketplace for boat charters and rentals including party boat bookings across the US. Broad incumbent in the consumer boat charter category with overlapping customer demographics but higher-end and broader vessel focus.

Regional players

• Crab Island Tiki Cruises: Operates tiki boat cruises to Crab Island in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area, directly overlapping with Tiki Pub's Destin location. Same target market and cruise experience in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TikiPubFMB
• Facebookfacebook.com/tikipubfortmyersbeach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tiki-pub

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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