LET'S GET FRIKI ON THE TIKI
Let’s be honest — drinks just taste better on the water. And a booze cruise in Charleston on the Friki Tiki? That’s next-level fun. Picture this: you and your crew cruising Charleston Harbor with your favorite drinks, your playlist on blast, and absolutely zero bar tab stress.
Our BYOB party boat means you bring whatever you want to drink (High Noons are basically our unofficial sponsor at this point) and actually save money while doing it. Pro tip: there’s a Publix right across the street from our dock, so you can grab everything last-minute and be onboard in five minutes flat.
We’ve got the coolers, ice, and cups covered so everything stays ice-cold. And if you’re ready to really turn things up, our legendary flambongos — basically tiki-themed beer bongs — are waiting to make your day unforgettable 🔥🍹.
Whether you’re celebrating a bachelor or bachelorette party, a birthday, or just getting the squad together, getting Friki on the Tiki is hands down the most fun way to drink, dance, and take in this amazing city.
what's happening on the friki tiki booze cruise
A booze cruise isn’t just about what you’re drinking — it’s about how you enjoy it. The Friki Tiki gives your group tons of ways to turn good drinks into great memories.
🎯 Drinking Games on the Water
Flip cup, beer pong, you name it. We’ve got plenty of space for whatever drinking games your crew loves. Nothing beats a little friendly competition while floating through Charleston Harbor.
🔥 Flambongos
These tiki-style beer bongs are a crowd favorite for a reason. They’re safe, they’re fun, and they’re 100% guaranteed to get everyone hyped. Total game-changer for group photos and epic moments.
🏊 Swimming / Lounging in the Ashley River
Here’s where it gets really good. We cruise Charleston Harbor, then anchor up in the calm waters of the Ashley River so your group can actually jump in and chill. Float around with a drink in hand, cool off, and live your best life.
🕺 Tearing Up the Dance Floor
The Friki Tiki isn’t just a boat — it’s a floating dance floor. Cue up your best playlist, grab a drink, and dance your heart out with Charleston Harbor as your backdrop.
🌅 Watching a Charleston Sunset
When the sun starts going down over the water, the whole vibe shifts. Golden hour on Charleston Harbor with champagne and your favorite people? That’s the stuff memories are made of.
Take the Beverage Game Up a Notch
Want your Friki Tiki experience to be totally stress-free? We’ve got upgrades that’ll make your life easier.
🧊 Pre-Stock the Coolers: Skip the Publix run entirely (even though it’s right across the street). Just tell us what you want, and we’ll have the coolers pre-stocked and ice-cold when you arrive. You can literally show up empty-handed and ready to get Friki.
🍸 Add a Bartender: Want craft cocktails without lifting a finger? Bring a professional bartender onboard. They’ll mix up whatever you’re craving while you focus on having the time of your life on Charleston Harbor.
Call us to personalize your tiki experience at 843-990-8454!
Why the Friki Tiki Is the Best Booze Cruise in Charleston ?
BYOB freedom — High Noons, beer, wine, champagne, you name it (just not hard liquor)
• Coolers, ice, and cups all included
• Cruise Charleston Harbor AND swim in the Ashley River
• Perfect for bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, birthdays, and friend trips
• Publix right across the street for last-minute booze runs
• Unbeatable Charleston views with nonstop good vibes
If you’re looking to get Friki on the Tiki, you just found your crew.
book your friki tiki booze cruise today
These spots go fast, especially on weekends and for sunset cruises. Grab your date, round up your squad, stock up at Publix, and get ready for the best time you’ll have in Charleston.
Check out our party boat options below and choose the best vibe for your booze cruise!
Starting at $700/hr
your boat, your party
Book a Private Cruise and have the whole Friki Tiki to yourselves — your music, your route, your swim time, your vibes. Total control, total fun, total highlight of the weekend.
Starting at $400/hr
SHARE THE BOAT, DOUBLE THE FUN
Jump on a Semi-Private Cruise and party alongside other fun groups. Same tiki vibes, shared energy, and even more fun. A favorite option for bachelor and bachelorette parties.
$75/person
Just a couple of you?
Hop on a Public Tiki Cruise and party with other fun groups. Enjoy live music, shared energy, and laid-back tiki vibes—no need to book the whole boat.
CHARLESTON BOOZE CRUISE FAQS
The Friki Tiki is hands down the best booze cruise in Charleston, SC. 465 five-star Google reviews, BYOB with coolers and ice already on board, premium sound system, onboard bathroom, and dolphins on 90% of our cruises. Charleston has booze cruises and then there’s the Friki Tiki.
A booze cruise in Charleston is a BYOB boat cruise on Charleston Harbor or the Ashley River where you bring your own drinks, pick your own music, and party on the water. The Friki Tiki is Charleston’s most popular booze cruise boat. 32 passengers, full sound system, onboard bathroom, coolers stocked with ice, and a crew that knows how to have a good time. It’s the most fun you can have in Charleston without a cover charge.
Public Thursday sunset booze cruises on the Friki Tiki start at $75 per person. Semi-private booze cruises run $80 to $120 per person depending on cruise length. Private booze cruise charters start at $700/hr for up to 20 people, $800/hr for 21 to 25, and $900/hr for 26 to 32 with a 2-hour minimum. Whatever your budget, there’s a Friki Tiki booze cruise for you.
Nope and that’s the point. The Friki Tiki is fully BYOB. You bring your beer, wine, and seltzers and we’ll have coolers stocked with ice ready when you board. No hard liquor on board. Want someone to mix and pour for you? Add a professional bartender when you book for $200+. Your drinks, your vibe, your cruise.
Great question. A sunset cruise is typically a scheduled public cruise focused on the views, usually with live music and a relaxed atmosphere. A booze cruise is more party-forward, BYOB, and focused on your group having a great time on the water. The Friki Tiki actually does both. Our Thursday public sunset cruise has live music and stunning harbor views at $75 per person. Our private booze cruises are fully customizable with your playlist, your drinks, and your crew. Same boat, different vibe, both incredible.
Three things. A BYOB policy so you control your own drinks. An onboard bathroom so nobody is counting down the minutes. And a crew that actually wants your group to have the best time possible. The Friki Tiki checks all three and adds a premium sound system, coolers with ice, snacks, floats, games, and one of the most stunning routes on Charleston Harbor. That’s what separates a good booze cruise from an unforgettable one.
Every single time. Charleston Harbor is one of the most stunning stretches of water on the East Coast. Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, the historic skyline, dolphins swimming alongside the boat, drinks in hand, and your playlist blasting. A Friki Tiki booze cruise isn’t just worth it. It’s the highlight of most people’s Charleston trip.
Yes and it happens all the time. Dolphins show up on roughly 90% of our booze cruises on Charleston Harbor and the Ashley River. It’s one of the things guests rave about most in our reviews. Book a cruise and there’s a very good chance you’ll be watching dolphins from the bow with a drink in your hand. Doesn’t get much better than that.
It’s the best option in the city, full stop. Private booze cruise on Charleston Harbor, BYOB, your playlist, dolphins, open water, and a crew dedicated to making the bride’s last night unforgettable. No crowded bars, no cover charges, no sharing space with strangers unless you want to. Charleston has bachelorette options. None of them float.
Absolutely and it’s one of our most popular booking types. Private charter means the whole Friki Tiki is yours for the birthday crew. BYOB, your playlist, your decorations, your vibe. We’ve hosted birthday parties for 10 people and 32 people and every single one has been a story worth telling. There’s no better way to celebrate in Charleston than on the water.
Show up, crack a drink, and let the Friki Tiki handle the rest. Dance on the deck, watch the dolphins, take in the skyline, blast your playlist, and make memories with your crew. Want to level it up? Add a live musician, DJ, bartender, or catering when you book. The Friki Tiki is a floating party and you’re the guest of honor.
Bar hopping downtown means cover charges, crowded bars, waiting in lines, and sharing space with strangers. A Friki Tiki booze cruise means the whole boat is yours, your drinks are already cold, your playlist is already loaded, and the views are Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor instead of a sticky bar floor. Same city, completely different experience. The boat wins every time.
Charleston has incredible restaurants, rooftop bars, and a legendary nightlife scene. But the most unique party experience in the city is on the water. A Friki Tiki booze cruise on Charleston Harbor gives you the stunning views, the open air, the dolphins, and the freedom to do it your way. It’s the one experience Charleston locals and visitors both agree on. Get on the water.