The 14 Sunset Cruises in the USA That Earn Their Price

1.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Review of Key West’s sunset catamaran sail with an open bar, live music, shrimp, hors d’oeuvres, and views from Mallory Square to Sunset Key.

“The captain and crew were extremely attentive to all of the passengers. They even brought drinks and horsdoeuvres to the passengers hanging out on the main deck who were watching the Amazing sunset. They even mingled with the everyone and helped take pictures when asked. This was a highlight of our time at Key West!!”

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2.Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,788 reviews · from $44Best value

Review of Charleston’s 90-minute harbor cruise, with Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, sunset views, history, seating tips, price, and practical advice.

“I want to start by saying that the staff was great and narration was enjoyable. It was a Saturday night so maybe fuller than other reviewers experienced. I was disappointed that there is maybe 20-30 seats on the top deck and at least 150+ peoplRead more”

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3.California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,949 reviews · from $58

Sail beneath the Golden Gate at sunset, pass Alcatraz and Angel Island, and watch San Francisco glow on this relaxed two-hour bay cruise.

“The beautiful skyline at night was fabulous. We were amazed at how many sites we were able to see in this 2 hr tour. It was definitely worth the money.”

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4.Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,707 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92

Key West sunset dinner cruise review with buffet, open bar, live music, yacht views, practical tips, crowd notes, and value advice.

“Great way to add an experience to your 50th Anniversary. Good food and drinks! And the crew was excellent!!”

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5.Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Top rated

Review of Maui’s Ka’anapali sunset catamaran cruise, with an open bar, hearty pupus, whale watching, island views, and practical tips.

“This is an easy, pleasant sail along the Maui coast. Nick, James and Em (I hope I remembered their names correctly!) were great hosts and provided a great experience for all onboard. The drinks were plentiful and the food was good. A really great sunset sail.”

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6.Key West Small-Group Sunset Sail with Wine and Hors d’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,366 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Review of Key West’s small-group sunset sail with up to eight wines, beer, hors d’oeuvres, friendly crew, and practical booking tips.

“Just do it! The crew is wonderful. The wine & appetizers were delicious. It was a chilly and windy sail, but the crew had blankets ready and it was picture perfect. And, a couple got MARRIED during the sail!”

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7.Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · from $60

Review of Charleston’s 2-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with harbor landmarks, dolphins, bridge views, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

“Great experience, beautiful sunset, a few dolphin sightings too. Would recommend everyone to take this sunset cruise.”

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8.Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 890 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Review of Oahu’s Waikiki sunset catamaran sail, with Diamond Head views, drinks, snacks, shuttle details, weather tips, and honest value advice.

“Great experience! Staff were very nice and fun! Amazing sunset cruise! Must try in hawaii! Highly recommended!”

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9.Key West Schooner Sunset Sail with Bar & Hors d’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $122

Review of Key West’s America 2.0 sunset sail, with sailing views, open beer and wine, plated hors d’oeuvres, tips, and honest value advice.

“Sunset was enchanting and the crew was super accommodating! Captain Dan also added historical tid bits that enhanced the Key west experience. Great trip!”

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10.Key West Sunset Sail: Dolphin Watching, Wine, and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 699 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Review of Key West’s sunset catamaran sail with wild dolphins, wine, champagne, shrimp cocktail, tapas, and landmark views.

“Very good value,unlimited drinks lots of dolphin sightings and very helpful staff and perfect length of trip”

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11.BYOB Sunset Cruise off the Waikiki Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Review of Oahu’s $44 BYOB sunset cruise, with Waikiki and Diamond Head views, snacks, practical tips, value, and booking advice.

“Great sunset cruise. Had originally booked sunset dinner cruise but got cancelled due to mechanical issues. Rained most us cruise but still great”

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12.Sunset Boat Cruise: Swim and Cruise Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 533 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Review of Pink Sails Waikiki’s sunset cruise, with ocean swimming, Diamond Head views, snacks, drinks, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Great experience, nice swim during sunset! Crew was awesome, great bang for the buck! Cute little dog aboard too, which was fun!”

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13.Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Sail and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 519 reviews · from $44

Review of Pink Sails Waikiki’s two-hour sunset sail, ocean swim, Diamond Head views, crew, value, timing, and practical tips.

“The captain and crew are really nice, assisting in picture taking and taking care of us while we swim in the sea. Music on board is good.”

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14.Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 476 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Review of Fort Myers’ two-hour sunset catamaran sail, with dolphins, Sanibel views, drinks, eco-minded guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“The experience was great. The captains were so friendly and helpful. And great with the kids. We would definitely recommend. My kids said it was the highlight of their trip.”

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