Tiki Mermaid Charters

We just went on the Tiki Mermaid for a corporate event of 18, and it was fantastic. Jessica, the person who set up our event, was incredible and helped us every step of the way. She even helped me find the right package that provided everything we needed, and saved us money! As for the attendants on the boat (a bartender, a floor manager, and a captain), they were all equally incredible, allowing us the freedom we wanted along with any help we needed. Not to mention, the drinks and food were great.
I would absolutely recommend the Tiki Mermaid to anyone interested!

We’ve celebrated many occasions on this boat, this time it was New Years! The whole experience was painless and well organized. The staff were professional, attentive & so sweet.
Everyone had such a blast! Thanks Tiki Mermaid.

This was an amazing experience! So much fun! I made a video of our cruise if you want to see what it will be like :) We chartered the 60 person boat!

Thank you Jessica, we had a wonderful party. Everything went so smoothly since I first contacted you. My special thanks to the Crew. The food was delicious and we coudnt’t have a better weather. I have had a lot of nice feedback from friends and family. Thanks so much for all your help. Here are some pictures

This is going to be a long, detailed review… i threw a bridal shower for my sister yesterday and everything from beginning to booking the venue to the end was absolutely effortless and amazing! I can’t thank Nadia enough for all she’s done to help me with any questions I had. We communicated mainly through emails, and she always responded promptly. She even agreed to meet with me to check out the boat. There’s a cool, down to earth vibe to her and it seemed like we were old friends catching up! She didn’t rush me at all and answered all the questions I had for her. So leading up to yesterday (our event) we got to arrive 30 minutes early before our party started and decorated. Francisco was helping us to set up for the party and was going to be our crew member while we set sail. He was soooooo helpful! He brought a huge cart and helped us unload. I gave him so directions for the set up of the party and he took care of things immediately. He was such a huge help! Anyways, our event was successful and it was such a unique way to throw a bridal shower. Everyone had a blast! It was so fun to be moving on a boat while we party, play games and eat! Overall, I would highly recommend this company to host your next party. It’s a party I’ll never forget and everyone working here is wonderful! I can’t thank them enough for all that they’ve done.
Here’s some details:
–boat has a wireless microphone for the host
–there’s a satellite radio/​hook up for your phone with speakers if you don’t plan on having a DJ
–you can put your pics on a slideshow and can play that in front of the bar area
-$ 25 per wine bottle plus tax if you want wine
-$ 20 corkage fee per bottle if you byob
–you can only bring white wine or champagne
–you can get the bare minimum package which you bring your own food (cheaper this way)
–even if you get bare minimum package, you will get all the drinks for free (water, sparkling water, sodas)
–you pick when you want to start sailing

This is the THIRD company event we have done with Tiki Mermaid Charters and once again they rocked it for us! Have to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the Tiki Mermaid crew for making this event even better than the last one!
The «front office team» of Jessica and Nadia continue to make the process of the «necessary details and paperwork» effortless! The «on-​board» team of Maria — our Hostess, Francisco — our Bartender and Steve — our Captain were AWESOME!!! They were professional, helpful and extremely pleasant to work with!
From beginning to end — a great event! I think there can easily be a 4^th event with the Tiki Mermaid team!

All you can drink for $ 60ish dollars a person?! Down! I decided to book my birthday party on the yacht, and chose the drink and dance package which included unlimited open well bar for a three hour cruise. I decided to do the party two weeks before the date and was glad that they had a yacht available for my party! The first contact was made on the phone and everything afterwards was corresponded through email. Jessica was very prompt and friendly on her replies, and she answered all the questions I had regarding the cruise.
After paying for everything and signing contracts, I booked my cruise and was ready to go! On the day of, we arrived at Fisherman’s Village and found the yacht pretty quickly. Not sure if it’s always the same location, but its right next to the white and blue lighthouse! The boat did look a little small to fit 50 people on the outside, but once I entered, I realized that it was actually really big! There were two outside sections as well as an upper deck where we could sit and lounge on top. There was a mini dance floor inside with tables and chairs, and a counter to put food and cake on. Downstairs was where the restroom and the bar was, and there was actually a lot of space! They also have an aux cord so we could play our own music off our phones which was nice.
We had an extremely enjoyable time here– this was definitely my most memorable birthday event! So many stories from this one day… haha The staff onboard was very friendly and accommodating, and were there when I needed them to be. They remembered to give everyone parking validation after, and kept track of everything for me. There was more than enough liquor at the bar, and we definitely did not deplete any of their stock! Thanks Tiki Mermaid for an awesome time!

I had my 25^th birthday with 46 people on the Tiki Too. Everyone had a blast and the excursion was amazing. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating. And I must say the open bar was definitely a hit and a must for any party! I definitely recommend this charter for any event as all of my guests are still talking about their amazing time! Probably the best birthday to date! Thank you!

I set up a charter on a Saturday afternoon for my fiancé’s 30^th birthday. Jessica was very helpful in making the arrangements and helping me select the options that would work best for our party. On the day of, Francisco did a great job managing the people and the timing of when to do the cake and birthday activities. Afterwards, nearly every one of the guests came up to me to say what a great time they had and how it was an awesome party. I would totally suggest the Tiki Mermaid to others wanting to plan an especially memorable event.

I recommend this for anyone turning 30! And you can see by #tikimermaid a lot of different types of folks enjoy this venue. Especially with the theme potential.
— Nautical
— Under the Sea
— Pirates
We went with a classic: Hawaiian Luau!
My contact was really responsive and answered all my questions. She also helped me determined how many guests I need to have to maximize the cost since the rate changes depending on attendance. Everything was nailed down and ready to go, I recommend booking 1 month in advance to get that spot!
We got the larger boat which was great since guests could hang out at the dance floor, the lounge area or the deck! We used the back of the top lounging area as a simple photobooth which made things really awesome. Hawaii props are pretty easy to find!
The staff on the boat was friendly and helpful! They helped me layout party favors/​snacks and made sure I was having a great time. I wish I could say I have great memories here, but I was pretty much gone after the first hour with the open bar. The weather was perfect on Saturday May 30^th between 1 – 4 and I took my group to an early dinner in Culver City right after.
My friends really enjoyed it since it was something very different. :)

I had an anniversary party in March on the Tiki Mermaid and I can honestly say IT WAS AMAZING! Everyone there was very helpful and organized which made my life and planning easier. I got the Luau package which included chicken skewers, wild pineapple rice, salmon, spring rolls, and other things. The salmon was really good and fresh. It was 90 degrees that day so it was super hot but the crew did all they could do to keep it cool with fans and opening all the windows. There were a few cool spots on the boat that had a great breeze. I recommend the Tiki Mermaid to everyone who asks about it. My aunt my have a birthday party next year and she’s definitely thinking about having it on the Tiki Mermaid!

For the price of $ 35 per head this place was pretty decent. The water was calm and the day was perfectly sunny and breezy. The charter could use a bit of remodeling. Just as the name would indicate it is a tiki theme boat. A 3 hour ride with at least 25 people. The place was old school. It definitely had a late 70s or early 80s vibe. The upstairs deck was the best. Just chilling in the sun while the cool breeze hits your face. That’s life right there!

We had an event on the boat and enjoyed the accommodations. The whole place is tiki themed. Clean boat with nice staff. Two floors with a medium sized deck area. The bottom floor is a bit small, with low ceilings making us feel a bit claustrophobic. The upper floor was much more spacious with couches and tables all around. The upper deck was covered with windows so we were able to enjoy the view without the winds. They had a nice bar and nice sound system. It was clean and tasteful. If you’re planning a smaller event this would be a good option.

Tiki Mermaid’s made our ImaginAb Annual Holiday party special!
The whole crew were very professionals, and made my guest feel special as we cruised and partied during the MDR 52^nd Holiday lights parade. We appreciated that Captain Mike found the perfect location to enjoy the incredible fireworks show. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect was to enjoy the holiday season.
It was an exceptional night!
Thank you, Nadia & Jessica.

I celebrated my 30^th birthday on the Tiki Too, and it was a GREAT time! Nadia and Jessica were very easy to work with, and we’re able to answer all the questions I had leading up to the day of my party.
They have different package options depending on your budget and what your preferences are. I went with the Cocktail Party package, and the food included was very good. The staff on board were great as well, and made sure that there was plenty of food and drinks for all of us.

We just had a luau themed business event on one of their boats. I worked with Jessica and Nadia to coordinate our event and they were super helpful and always available and responsive. The boat itself was kitschy and cute, a fun theme and way to relax your business associates. The crew was very nice and accommodating and the food (we had the Luau Package) was unexpectedly awesome! Totally worth it.
We did have to dock early because of some exhaust coming into the boat and possible engine issues. The Captain decided we should dock early for safety reasons and continue the party there. That part wasn’t ideal, but when I later discussed the problem with Jessica, she was great and issued a partial refund as a resolution and apology for the trouble. You can’t plan errors or malfunctions, but when they’re handled correctly it doesn’t sully the good experience you had.
Thank you Tiki Mermaid, everyone had loads of fun. Also, FYI to anyone going for it, pitch in the extra for the premium open bar. That’s what we did and nobody complained of headaches the next day! It’s worth it.

A group of 18 of my friends came aboard the Tiki Mermaid (booze cruise) this past weekend! We all snagged the Groupon Deal $ 29. It was such an awesome time and time did fly by too quickly.
Some of us went to brunch @ Sunny Spot before boarding the boat. We had bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary’s and rum punch for $ 15. Best way to start off Sunday morning! Then a 7 minute drive to the boat. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE PEOPLE, get a taxi!
Check– in was fast and easy. Just give them the name the reservation was under, they check it off and you get a stamp. Then you show the stamp before entering the boat and they do a head count to make sure every one is on board.
The food served on Sunday included chicken wings, pasta, and fish. NOTE: It did not smell great when first entering the boat. It smelled like CHEESE and FISH on the 1^st floor!
The drinks were good, affordable, and STRONG! I had to stop the lovely bartender while pouring the alcky because she filled the cup up and SPLASHED the soda. Too hard to drink for me. but great for those who like the taste of alcky :)
There were plenty of room on the boat to sit, dance and mingle.
You will feel like a giant because of the low ceilings and it feels stuffy at first but once you get a few drinks in you won’t even notice.
CLEAN restrooms that smelled like air wick, I think there were 3 restrooms on the bottom floor and was always available, perfect for me with the world smallest bladder.
Everyone (bartender, captain, DJ, workers, guest) were SO nice to our drunk a$$es!
I would LOVEEEE to come back!

«Yacht» a great time we had on the Tiki Too for the public cruise a couple weeks ago!!!
We really weren’t expecting very much for the $ 29 deal we snagged in Groupon but it was so much better than expected!
–The yacht wasn’t really a yacht but a fun party boat laid out on couple different levels. It was Hawaiian themed but not cheesy. Kinda had a beachy vibe with white bamboo walls and zebra striped carpet. There was a built in dance floor, bar and bar area with seating. The TV was running hula lessons and surfers on really big waves. This added a nice feel like I was on vacation.
–The food was actually pretty good although nothing fancy, just great «Drinking» food like meatballs (very moist), lasagna, assorted cheeses and hummus. All was layed out on a table on top of fake grass in front of a Buddha fountain
–Staff was friendly but not intrusively so. They were on top of cleaning our many empty plates (they were small hence we went through many)
–Music rocked! A great assortment of classic and modern dance Reggae mixed in with some classic Hawaiian.
A couple not so goods:
–Boat was crowded which I would of loved 10 years ago when I was single (not now when I wanted to be private with my BF.)
–You don’t really get your own table, everything is open and for mingling like a club.
–A little hard to find, we almost missed the boat.
–TOO SHORT, WE WANTED TO STAY LONGER!
All in all, these guys really did a great job with all aspects of this unique experience. I highly recommend this cruise company for parties. I hope to have a future birthday aboard in the near future.

My girlfriend rented Tiki Too for her Dirty Thirty. The staff was nice and accommodating. We had a relaxing time once they’ve explained all the boat policies and protocol.
My main complaint is the booze they served. To describe it with two words: bottom shelf (and I’m not referring to Smirnoff). They carry labels that I haven’t seen since Freshman year in college. People had a grand time while they were on the ride, but some people started puking uncontrollably once we got off. Hangover-​galore. Day drinking made us feel young; on Sunday morning, we quickly realized we were not.

I decided to celebrate my 30^th birthday with 40 of my closest friends and family aboard the Tiki Mermaid and we had a FANTASTIC time!
I chose the «Drink & Dance» package since it comes with an open bar. We decided to have dinner at El Torito beforehand so that it would be simple and easy to walk down to the boat after dinner and I ordered sweets from other vendors (and made cake pops) so that I could have a dessert buffet onboard.
Duane was my event manager and Hannah was my bartender and they were both wonderful! Duane had everything setup perfectly by the time I arrived and Hannah kept the drinks flowing with a smile on her face at all times. I even spotted them dancing along to some of our songs every once in a while. Their DJ was awesome. I sent him a playlist of must-​have songs and songs to avoid and he was right on point. And Captain Bryce even let some of my guests steer the boat which they loved.
The boat itself has a very Jamaican, Caribbean vibe going on. The first floor has cocktail tables, a buffet table, dance floor and bar and is decorated in greens & browns with little tiki plaques on the walls. The midsection has a cozy nook right next to the Captain’s area which leads to the outdoor deck where you can sit on these brown ottoman-​like seats or lean against the rail as you look out at the water. The top floor is a covered lounge that was super comfy and had lots of space for us to sit and relax. And while the DJ jammed on the bottom floor, we listened to much softer music on the top floor so that we could actually hear each other talk. This worked out perfectly for me since I had aunts, uncles and grandparents there who didn’t want to join in on the dance floor.
My birthday cruise lasted for 3 hours and since the waters in the marina are super calm, no one came close to getting any type of motion sickness. Everyone had such a great time and really enjoyed themselves. I even hired a photographer to take pics and I’m so glad I did because I had a blast! It was definitely a fun, unique and memorable way to celebrate the big 3 – 0!