Today a group of 8 of us did the tiki cruise and it exceeded all expectations! Steven and Trevor were both awesome and were very accommodating for the three things we wanted to do (see manatees which was pure luck, stopped for a drink, and anchored on a sand bar). It was the best way to spend a day and I highly recommend!
10/10. This will be my go to outfit for all future water excursions when visiting AMI/ Bradenton. We booked an AM family dolphin cruise with Capt Sue and her first mate Trevor... both top notch and very professional. Trevor's knowledge of the island was useful as we toured the bay looking for dolphins. And Capt Sue knew exactly where to go. These updated tiki boats are the bees knees! Railing all the way around... safe for the small kids. Cozy padded chairs up front. A couple options to sit at a bar top on some padded seats. Plenty of cup holders on all the rails. Bathroom on board. Cooler too! We had 7, and I think they can hold up to 17+ crew. Perfect for an evening cocktail cruise. Or a day excursion. Will be booking again next year we are in town!
We had a great time on Shore Thing Tiki Cruises. A group of us chose the sunset cruise. Frank and Rick did a great job touring us around, showing us where a couple of dolphins were swimming, a little about some of the homes and most importantly getting us a perfect view of the sunset on the water. There is plenty of seating and room for dancing. The boat has nice ambience. Rick played a great variety of music. Or you can ask him to play your plays list. Bonus: There is a toilet on board.