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A Tybee Island bachelorette party, in four lines
The island rules that shape a boat and beach weekend.
- Drinks in public
- Cans and cupsUp to 25.4 ounces, never glass, never a keg
- Parking
- $25 a dayEnforced 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. year round; the city no longer takes cash or coins
- Sunday
- Restaurants onlyBars close; qualifying restaurants serve 11 a.m. to midnight
- Party buses
- No parkingNo bus parking in any public lot, year round
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Fluid ounces, the largest can or cup you may drink from in public on Tybee
Drinks on the sand are legal here, in a can or a non-glass cup.
Tybee Island code allows alcohol in public areas, including parking lots, sidewalks, walkways and public beaches, from a metal can or a non-glass cup of 25.4 fluid ounces or less. Glass and breakable containers are banned on the beach, and so are kegs. Savannah's to-go district is stricter: one drink per person, 16 ounces, paper or plastic only.
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Tybee Island boat rentals for a bachelorette party
Tiki boats, dolphin tours and charters to Little Tybee: what to ask before you book.
How many guests
A crewed charter that is not Coast Guard inspected carries six passengers under federal rules, so a larger group needs an inspected boat or two boats.
Drinks on board
Ask the operator in writing whether you may bring your own, and bring cans rather than glass.
The price
Get the hourly rate, the minimum hours, fuel, tax and the tip in one written quote.
Weather and refunds
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, so read the cancellation terms for a late summer booking.
Where it leaves from
Confirm the dock and the parking there; buses cannot park in public lots.
Is it still trading
Check the operator's own site and recent reviews before paying a deposit.
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Things to do on Tybee Island
The shore, history and a show, with published terms.
A day on the sand
Cans or non-glass cups on the sand; no glass, no smoking or vaping, and no dogs on the beach.
Tybee Island Light Station and Museum
Open daily except Tuesday, $14 for adults or $12 a head for groups of 10 or more who call ahead; two hours of lot parking included.
Tybee Post Theater
A 1930 army movie house reopened as a performing arts center, with shows and private hire.
Sunset
Tybee's ocean shore faces east, so watch sunset from the back river side of the island.
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Where to drink on Tybee
Bars with published hours.
Zunzibar
On US 80 near the island entrance, open to 11 p.m. daily, with a 4 to 7 p.m. happy hour.
Sea Wolf Tybee
Oysters and fancy cocktails near the lighthouse; no reservations and no phone, drinks until late.
The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen
At Beachside Colony on Butler Avenue, open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with weekend brunch; no reservations.
Fannie's on the Beach
Across from the beach near the pier, with live music upstairs on weekends.
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Where to eat on Tybee Island
Seafood with published group rules.
The Crab Shack at Chimney Creek
Walk-ins every day with room for large groups, free parking, and an enquiry form for 20 or more.
Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant
A block from the pier, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and the one verified spot here that takes online reservations.
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Where to stay on Tybee Island
Hotels as described on their own sites, and the rental rules.
Hotel Tybee
By the pier; the room holder must be 21, and parking and amenities cost $40 a day per room, one car per room.
Beachside Colony Resort
Oceanfront condos from one to three bedrooms with free parking, a heated pool and The Deck on site.
DeSoto Beach Hotel
On Butler Avenue; its own beach crossover is closed for erosion, with access about 60 feet away.
A vacation home
The city is starting a new short-term rental permit process in 2027, and rentals pay a 7% local room tax.
Keep it quiet
From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. no sound may be plainly audible beyond the property line in residential zones.
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Tybee water adventure ideas for the bride
Coastal activities to explore on a boat trip, and what each one offers.
A tiki boat cruise
A private tiki boat with music and a casual atmosphere, the fun option for a group looking to enjoy the water together.
A dolphin tour
A short tour of the river and the sound, with beautiful views of the marsh.
Little Tybee Island
The island across the inlet, reached by boat or kayak; ask your operator about landing there.
A sunset cruise
The back river side faces west, the perfect setting for an unforgettable sunset experience.
A kayak or paddleboard trip
A guided trip for an active group, located on the marsh side of the island.
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A Savannah night out from Tybee
Southern nightlife 20 minutes away.
River Street
Bars and restaurants on the Savannah River, inside the to-go cup district.
The historic district
Squares and brick streets to walk between dinner and drinks.
To-go cup rules
One drink per person, 16 ounces or less, paper or plastic only.
Getting back
Plan a ride home on US 80, since buses cannot park on the island.
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A Tybee Island bachelorette weekend itinerary
One way to plan the trip around the boat.
Check in
Beachside Colony or Hotel Tybee.
Dinner
Pier 16, booked online.
Cocktails
Sea Wolf near the lighthouse.
The lighthouse
Climb before the heat; groups of 10 call ahead.
On the water
An inspected boat charter or a tiki cruise.
Crabs
The Crab Shack at Chimney Creek.
Nightlife
Zunzibar, then live music at Fannie's.
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Planning a Tybee Island bachelorette weekend
Bar hours, Savannah and the calendar.
A Tybee Island bachelorette party is a beach and boat weekend on Savannah's barrier island: a charter or tiki boat, drinks on the sand in cans, seafood and a night in Savannah or on the island. Visit Tybee puts the island about 20 minutes and 17.5 miles east of Savannah's Historic District, on US 80.
Bar hours
Tybee bars can serve until 3 a.m. Monday to Saturday, and the Saturday night service ends at 2:56 a.m. On Sunday only restaurants that earn at least half their sales from food can serve, from 11 a.m. to midnight. Everyone must be 21 to drink or possess alcohol.
Savannah's to-go cups
In Savannah's historic district a bar may sell one drink per person in a paper or plastic cup of 16 ounces or less to carry out; cans, bottles and glass are not allowed on the street.
When to go
NOAA normals at Savannah give highs of about 78 degrees in April and 85 in May, the dry warm window, against 92 in July; June is the wettest month. Hurricane season peaks around September 10. Pirate Fest fills the island October 8 to 11, 2026.
Cans on the sand, an inspected boat for the group, and restaurants only on Sunday.
The Tybee ruleBefore booking
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Tybee Island boat rentals and bachelorette party questions, answered
What the group asks before booking.
How many people fit on a Tybee boat rental?
A crewed charter that is not Coast Guard inspected carries six passengers; bigger groups need an inspected boat.
Ask for the limit in writing.
Can you drink on the beach at Tybee Island?
Yes, from a metal can or a non-glass cup of 25.4 ounces or less.
No glass and no kegs.
How much is parking on Tybee Island?
$4 an hour or $25 a day, enforced 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
Pay by app or online; cash is not accepted.
Are bars open on Sunday on Tybee?
No; only qualifying restaurants serve on Sunday, 11 a.m. to midnight.
Plan Sunday as a restaurant night.
Can a party bus drop us on Tybee?
Buses cannot park in any public lot, year round.
Plan drop-off and pickup points.
How far is Tybee from Savannah?
About 20 minutes and 17.5 miles, per Visit Tybee.
US 80 is the only road on and off the island.
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What to read next
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Where this comes from
The places and rules are as published in September 2026.
The places named here
Every hotel, bar, restaurant and attraction on this page is named by at least three independent sources, at least one of them authoritative, and its hours, prices and rules are as published on its own website in September 2026. No boat operator passed that test, so none is named. Revelwick has not visited them, does not rate them and is not paid by them.
Where the rules come from
Drinking, beach, noise, bar hour and parking rules are from the Tybee Island Code and City of Tybee Island pages, Savannah's to-go rule from the City of Savannah code, bus parking and distances from Visit Tybee, the passenger rule from Coast Guard regulations, weather from NOAA climate normals, hurricane season from the National Hurricane Center, and event dates from their organizers. Georgia's own statutes could not be reached for this update, so the page states no state vehicle or party bus rule.