The Ultimate Guide to Music on Your Palapa Tour!
What’s a perfect day on the water without the perfect soundtrack? Whether you’re chartering a private boat with your crew or joining a ticketed tour, music sets the mood and makes the experience even more unforgettable. Here’s everything you need to know about curating your playlist, sharing it with us, and how we handle music on our public tours—including a fun way to support CHEO with song requests!
Music for Private Charters: Your Boat, Your Playlist!
If you’ve booked a private charter, you have full control over the vibe! Want a tropical beach party? A classic rock throwback? A chill sunset cruise with smooth jazz? The choice is yours.
Creating your own playlist ensures your group gets exactly the music they want. But before you hit play, here’s why it’s best to share your playlist with us in advance:
- Save Your Phone Battery – No worrying about your phone dying mid-cruise.
- Keep Your Phone Safe – No need to leave it on the counter where it could slide into the water (yes, it happens!).
- Seamless Captain Announcements – If we need to share an announcement, we can lower the volume without disrupting the flow.
How to Share Your Playlist with Us
If you’ve created the perfect mix, send it our way before your tour! Here’s how:
For Apple Music Users:
- Open your playlist in the Apple Music app.
- Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Select “Share Playlist” and send it to us via email or message.
For Spotify Users:
- Open your playlist in the Spotify app.
- Tap the three dots and select “Share.”
- Choose “Copy Link” and send it to us.
Pro Tip: A mix of classic summer jams and modern hits always works well. Think Margaritaville meets Uptown Funk. And while you may love goth or hardcore metal, make sure your playlist suits the overall vibe of your group!
Music on Public Ticketed Tours: Our Playlist, Your Requests!
If you’re joining a public tour (where tickets are sold individually), we’ll provide the playlist for the ride. Expect an upbeat mix of tropical, pop, and classic boat-friendly tunes to set the perfect backdrop.
However, we do take song requests—for a good cause! 🎶✨ If there’s a song you’re dying to hear, simply make a donation to CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario) via the Crew and we’ll queue it up for you! It’s a fun way to add a personal touch to the trip while supporting an amazing cause.
Need Some Inspiration? Try This Palapa-Perfect Playlist:
- Island in the Sun – Weezer
- Despacito – Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
- Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
- Shut Up and Dance – WALK THE MOON
- Dancing Queen – ABBA
- Happy – Pharrell Williams
- Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Whether you’re curating the perfect soundtrack for your private charter or singing your heart out on a ticketed tour for CHEO, music is at the heart of every Palapa adventure. So get your playlist ready, send it our way, and let’s make waves with the best beats on the water!
Got a playlist to share or a song request ready? Let us know before your tour! 🎶🚤
