This adult only sunset cruise is new to the original Cruisin Tikis in Panama City Beach. The fun starts as soon as you board the spacious and comfortable Big Kahuna, our amenity rich and new in 2025 tiki boat. You will be informed and entertained as you cruise through the Grand Lagoon and inlet at Shell Island before you reach the Gulf. You will then have the chance to watch dolphins in the clear waters of the Emerald Coast. Your amenity rich tiki vessel even has.a restroom on board for your comfort.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:06 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Big Kahuna Sunset Dolphin Cruise Experience lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Panama City Beach experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 5:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Guests must arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and checked in by the departure time. Our slip is located between the grassy lawn and the water. Remember this is BYOB. Traffic can be extreme in the summer so plan accordingly!!! The street name is now Navy Blvd instead of Thomas. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 94 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cruisin' Tikis Panama City Beach.
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Super nice sunset cruise! The captain and first-mate were fun and informative. We saw a lot of dolphins and had a fabulous time! .
Thanks, Bob! The dolphins are such a treat to see in PCB. We are glad you chose Cruisin Tikis and we hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo
We had an amazing time on the Big Kahuna Sunset Dolphin Cruise! John and Alicia were absolutely wonderful. I got lost on the way there, and they patiently guided me by phone until I arrived. Although we didn’t get to see any dolphins, the beautiful sunset and relaxing cruise still made the experience well worth it. Our hosts were friendly, entertaining, and even gave us great recommendations for restaurants and nightlife in and around Panama City Beach for Marshall's Birthday. Their hospitality truly made the evening special. I highly recommend this cruise! Marshall and Claire
I will be sure to pass this along to the crew who took great care of you. Thank you for taking time to share your experience here with others. Hope to see you next time! Mahalo
Everything was top notch Captain was involved with the crowd Good music great sunset Lots of Dolphins
Fun crew and people, good music, etc.. Hard to beat! We appreciate your review and hope to see you next time. Mahalo
My group of 7 recently enjoyed the Big Kahuna sunset cruise. There were about 20 guests all together on the boat. On arrival, we were immediately greeted by Captain Dave and deckhand Noah. They welcomed us and assisted us with our items to go in the cooler. They played a great variety of music and kept everyone entertained the whole time. It was the highlight of our trip. A great time was had by all.
When guests mention it was the highlight of their trip, our hearts soar! Yes, it is a business but we really do love helping our guests make memories here in beautiful PCB. Mahalo
It was great! Got to see a lot of dolphins. BYOB was pretty cool and less expensive for sure. Would definitely book again!
We are glad you prefer the BYOB aspect of our cruises. We are thrilled to know you plan to return! Mahalo
The Big Kahuna is an amazing boat that totally changes your image of a pontoon boat. Large bar and seating in the middle of the boat promotes the party atmosphere. Great sound system. Captain John designed this boat to provide a great party environment that easily held our party of 10. This is a must do if you want to get on the water, see some dolphins and experience a sunset.
This rings true! Yes, he was instrumental in the design and it shows. We are so glad to hear that you noticed how the design impacts the vibe on board. Thanks for the five star review! Mahalo
You will definitely enjoy ur self so chill and peaceful. One of the best experience I've ever had. And the captain was amazing
Captain Dan was awesome. We had a great time.
Captain Dave and deckhand Christian are the best! From the greeting before we even stepped foot on the boat to the farewell as we departed, absolutely top notch. Great value for the price we paid. Captain Dave not only brought the energy and great vibes, he was very knowledgeable about the area and shared many fun facts throughout the cruise. We encountered what could have been some very rough weather, but he got us back just in time to avoid the rain and with Christan’s help, they dock the boat very smoothly despite the strong wind and current. Could not recommend enough!!
Excellent excursion very knowledgeable captain and deckhand. Saw lots of dolphins and a great sunset
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Kahuna Sunset Dolphin Cruise Experience | 1h 30min | 4.9 (94) | $55 | |
 Dolphin Sunset Cruise in Panama City Beach on the "Island Time" | 2 hours | 4.9 (2,130) | $42 | View |
 Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Panama City Beach | 1h 30min | 4.9 (90) | $37 | View |
 Sunset Snorkel and Dolphin Cruise | 2 hours | 5.0 (12) | $46 | View |
 Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time | 3 hours | 4.9 (5,049) | $52 | View |
 Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran | 2 hours | 4.8 (751) | $43 | View |
 Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Footloose Catamaran | 1h 30min | 4.8 (482) | $38 | View |