I found the Tiki't Easy searching on Tripadvisor for things to do in Edisto on my first visit with my partner. I booked a 4:45PM cruise on my birthday for myself and my husband and I'm so glad I did! Captain Alan (aka Captain GoodVibes) was a friendly, knowledgeable, and funny host for our late afternoon cruise. He made us feel immediately comfortable and welcome and even had a little gift for me! It was cool to hear him talk about what Edisto was like 20-30 years ago as we sailed through the marshes and past the beaches. He's a fun conversationalist, but he's also good at reading the vibe and noticing when you're just relaxing and enjoying the quiet for a moment -- hence why he really IS Captain of the Good Vibes!
You can bring your own snacks and beverages, and my partner and I loved the handmade table (featuring local art!) in the middle with spots to keep drinks from sliding around -- both cute and practical! The Tiki't Easy is clearly the product of a lot of care, thoughtfulness, and sweat equity, which we appreciated. We had such a relaxing trip as the sun began to set, with the breeze flowing and the birds singing. We were even lucky to see a few dolphins! However, dolphins are not guaranteed by Captain GoodVibes, which makes total sense because they're wild animals who will do their dolphining wherever they please, and a tourist paying a few dollars for a "guaranteed experience" doesn't change the dolphins' minds about this at all. You stand firm on that policy, Captain. Both I and the dolphins approve.
I highly recommend Captain Alan/GoodVibes and the Tiki't Easy! We will be coming back next time we're in Edisto! read more