Discover Tampa by Water: A Unique Experience with Go Tiki Tours

If you want a different way to see Tampa, check out Go Tiki Tours at 618 W Green St, Tampa, FL 33606. It's one of the more fun ways to spend an afternoon on the water here.

They run private tiki boat cruises on the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bay — you're on a floating tiki hut with a thatched roof, Bluetooth music, bring your own drinks, cruising past downtown, the Riverwalk, and Davis Islands. Good fit for birthdays, bachelorette parties, corporate outings, or just an afternoon out.

A licensed USCG captain runs the boat, so you just relax. Tours run 90 minutes to 2 hours, and it's BYOB, so bring your own snacks and drinks.

Daytime tours are great for sun and skyline views. Sunset and evening rides give you the city lights on the water — and you might spot dolphins or manatees either way.

Book at GoTikiTours.com or call 727-377-0700. Book ahead, especially weekends — they fill up.

Worth doing next time you're looking for something different in Tampa.

Photo by: Michelle G.