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GNN-FMG-Nautical Tiki Cruises-Building a New Life On The Water

"Cabo" Jim Schaller Season 6 Episode 24

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A tiki boat with bar stools, a big speaker, and the Back Bay sliding by in slow motion changes your whole definition of “Fort Myers Beach day.” Cabo Jim sits down with Bri and Taylor, the owners of Nautical Tiki Cruises, to talk about the leap from corporate life to running one of the most memorable on-the-water experiences behind Snug Harbor.

We get into their origin story, from early roots in the area to more than a decade on the corporate grind, then a bold move back to Southwest Florida with a young family. Bri and Taylor share why they chose to buy an existing family-run tiki cruise business and protect the legacy, and how their tagline “seek the adventure, build the memory, capture the moment” shows up in the way they run every trip.

Then we break down the details people actually want: what happens on board a BYOB tiki cruise, how Bluetooth music and optional karaoke can set the vibe, and why having a restroom onboard matters more than you’d think. You’ll hear the difference between a 90-minute cruise and a three-hour customizable cruise, what you might spot out there (dolphins, manatees, birds, shrimp boats), and why the calm Back Bay can be even more relaxing than the beach itself. Bri and Taylor also highlight their Coast Guard licensed captains, the importance of tailoring the trip to each group, and their push to put the phone away and be present.

We also talk local love, including supporting Fort Myers Beach businesses, plus their Matlacha location if you want a quieter island vibe. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs water time, and leave a review with your pick: sunset cruise or brunch cruise?

Nautical Tiki Cruises
Bri & Taylor Johnson
645 Old San Carlos Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(866) 775-8454
info@nauticaltiki.com
nauticaltiki.com

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