Enjoy Private BYOB Tiki Cruises In Wildwood This Summer

WILDWOOD, NJ — Kickback and relax this summer with a new private tiki cruise. Vineland native Captain Tim Merighi and Ocean City business partner Matt Sawyer announce the launch of Kick Back Tiki Cruises out of Wildwood, New Jersey. Their new tiki boat and floating bar will offer private chartered BYO cruises departing several times a day from their dock at 626 W. 26th Avenue.

Cruise options will include Rise N Shine, Mid-Day, Afternoon, Happy Hour, Sunset and Wildwood by Night, with prices from $350 to $500 for up to six people at a time. Kick Back Tiki Cruises come with a Coast Guard licensed captain, an on-board private bathroom, Tahitian inspired thatched straw roof, spacious bar, comfortable bar stools, rocking soundbar, USB chargers and open-air layout. Guests can BYO their favorite cold beverages and food, or they can order delicious bites and have it delivered right to the dock courtesy of catering partner The Salty Mermaid Bar and Grille. For more information and to book Kick Back Tiki Cruises, visit www.kickbacktiki.com, follow @kickbacktikico on Instagram and call (609)246-5829.

"It has always been a dream of mine to have a career that celebrated my love of being on the water," said Merighi in a release. "Creating a private BYOB tiki cruise has been an idea I have floated around for years. Now, as I look beyond graduating from Saint Joseph's University, I decided it was time to bring the idea to life and create my own business. With the pandemic still gripping our everyday life, people deserve a place where they can safely escape their worries on the shore, soak up some sunshine and kick back while indulging in a cold drink."

"Of all the boats in the area, I truly think Kick Back Tiki Cruises is the most perfect fit for Jersey Shore goers," said Sawyer. "We are a private cruise experience for parties of six, to come out and make their experience whatever they want it to be."

For their inaugural season, Kick Back Tiki Cruises will set sail from West Wildwood, at the former B and E Marina at 26th Avenue. They will offer private chartered BYO cruises for up to six people at a time. Cruises come in a variety of themes and stops along the way, with most cruises coming in at two-hours long, plus a special three and a half hour long restaurant or sandbar excursion. Cruises can visit a sandbar such as Champagne Island, visit Lazy Bass in Grassy Sound or stop at the Wharf in Wildwood. The boat goes up to 15 MPH so heading to 2 Mile Landing is also a popular option.

All cruises are perfect for any occasion from date nights, to family outings, to bachelor and bachelorette parties, friend cruises, birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations and the list can go on, and on.

While on-board, passengers can sit back and relax, talk, sightsee, listen to music, dance, enjoy the sun, capture the sunset, tan, drink, dine and whatever they define as kicking back. Passengers have access to all amenities on board - including an on-board bathroom.

While having fun and relaxing is the goal, passengers can enjoy a safe experience with a Coast Guard certified captain, who will also be temperature checked daily. All surfaces of the boat and bar are also cleaned after every single tour.

While Kick Back Tiki Cruises are BYOB for both food and drink, the owners have partnered with well-known local restaurant The Salty Mermaid Bar and Grille to provide different catering and picnic options for cruise guests, such as a charcuterie board, slider platter, various types of wraps, burrata board, and even shrimp cocktail. All platters are prepared for six people and will be conveniently delivered to the tiki boat just before your private tiki cruise.

Located within walking distance from Kick Back, the Salty Mermaid (2507 Delaware Ave, North Wildwood, NJ) is the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal and drink before, during, or after each cruise.

PRIVATE CRUISE OPTIONS

The full list of cruise options and details are as follows:

* Rise and Shine Tours - 9:00am to 11:00am, $350, All ages

Step aboard for the best start to any morning --- on a floating tiki boat that is! Kick start the day while enjoying a cruise along the back bays of Wildwood while sipping on coffee, tea, mimosas and more. Design your dream morning cruise.

* Mid Day Lunch Tour, 11:30am to 1:30am, $400, All ages

Bask in the midday sunshine. Start boozin’ early or just relax, kick back, and take in the nature and scenery of the back bays in Wildwood. Options for lunch are available through The Salty Mermaid or bring your own picnic basket.

* Afternoon Tour, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, $400, All ages

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather in Wildwood on an afternoon back bay tour. This is the perfect pregame to the happy hour or dinner in Wildwood.

* Happy Hour, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, $450, All ages

What is better than a tiki boat? Happy Hour on a tiki boat! Cruise along the back bays of Wildwood, NJ and enjoy a cold drink (or a few) during Happy Hour. Make it simple with cold beers, bring seasonal cocktails, add finger foods and enjoy.

* Sunset Tour, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, $475, All ages

There's just something about riding off into the sunset on your own private tiki boat. Kick Back captains are trained sunset professionals and will take passengers to the best places to view the sunset and take some awesome photos.

* Wildwood by Night Tour, 9:30pm to 11:30pm, $500, All ages

Party after dark aboard on Wildwood's best tiki boat. Cruise the back bays of Wildwood while taking in the views of the stars or turning up the music and dancing all night long!

* Restaurant or Sandbar Excursion

Private excursion for up to six passengers. Passengers can pick from their choice of water-side restaurant or sandbar in perfect tiki boat style. Please call to reserve a specific date. A restaurant excursion is perfect to travel to the Wharf, the Lazy Bass, the Ship n Shore, Beach Creek or any of your other favorite restaurants! If you would like to extend a trip over 3.5 hours in advance, please call.