Picturesque Tiki Boat Tours Coming To Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Open-air, tiki-themed boats with barstool seating will set sail on the back bays of Ocean City this spring.

The Pau Hana Tiki Boat Tours begin in May and allow up to six guests aboard the 26-foot boats. Pau Hana is a Hawaiian phrase meaning "the time after work."

A boat captain will guide the two-hour tours at sunrise, sunset and in the afternoon. Guests can pick from a variety of catering packages, which will soon be announced, or bring their own food and beverages on the boat.

Though Ocean City is a dry town, the city’s rules do not apply on the water. Guests can consume alcoholic beverages while on board with a valid ID.

"Alcoholic beverages may not be opened or consumed until the boat has left the dock. You cannot drink at dock, on the piers or on your way to and from your car," according to their website.

Pau Hana Tiki Boat Tours will operate daily and accommodate any kind of occasion, including birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette parties, proposals, engagements and graduations.

More information on the cruises and booking is available online.

"We are thrilled to bring this concept to Ocean City. As locals who have spent many years on the waters of the Jersey Shore, we wanted to bring a tropical energy and a new way for people to experience the beauty of the bay," said owner and operators Brian and Jennifer Toner. "Especially after this challenging year when we have been separated, Pau Hana is the perfect escape for small groups looking to celebrate life’s precious moments in a distanced, outdoor setting that’s unlike any other in the region."

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