5 Sunset Sailing Cruises in the US Virgin Islands to Get on the Water

1.Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,176 reviews · from $119Our pick

Sail St. Thomas aboard the 54-foot VI Cat from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove. You’ll enjoy a two-hour evening cruise toward Little Buck Island and Charlotte Amalie, with an open bar, tacos on Tuesdays or barbecue on select nights, sunset views, and harbor lights. Arrive 30 minutes early, and request vegetarian or vegan food 48 hours ahead.

“Beautiful experience! We sat at the front of the boat and drank cocktails through the night. The good was good and we met some great people on the boat.”

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2.Champagne Sunset Sail from Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 691 reviews · from $130

Set sail from Margaritaville at 4:30 p.m. aboard a modern catamaran for a two-hour sunset cruise around St. Thomas. Enjoy champagne, wine, rum punch, PainKillers, mixed drinks, soft drinks, and passed appetizers while the crew keeps the mood lively. Captains and crew members such as Big Tuna, Danny Boy, Carolina, Dawn, and Noel have earned warm praise for their service.

“The staff last night was excellent. Michael made sure we experienced the perfect sunset! The drinks were plenty and the apps tasty! Daniel was charming, Dawn accommodating and “Adam sandler” super sweet . the only thing I would change is the amount of time… leaving at 4:30 on the nose would’ve given more boat time but other than that? perfection”

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3.Sunset Sail with Cocktails and Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · from $95

Join The VI Cat at Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove for a two-hour sunset sail around Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Captain Serena, Captain Michael, Isaac, Nick, Portia, and other crew members have earned praise for friendly service and steady drink refills. Expect an easygoing boat ride with an open bar, light snacks, music, and a return to the dock in time for dinner.

“The guides were very nice and it was the best experience I have ever had. Could not have asked for more!”

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4.Live Music Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $70Best value

Set out from Frederiksted Pier for a roughly two-hour catamaran sail along St Croix’s west coast. Local live music, unlimited Cruzan rum punch, fruit punch, and water keep things easygoing as you pass Frederiksted and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge. Shoes come off onboard, and the boat carries up to 48 people.

“Taylor and B are awesome! Great crew, super friendly she will even clean your shoes lol 😂 the drinks were also great.”

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5.St. John Days End Sunset Sail Open Bar & Hors D’oeuvres – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $109

Board a 55-foot catamaran at The Westin St. John and cruise into Pillsbury Sound as the sun drops over the Caribbean. Champagne, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, and hors d’oeuvres are included. Captains and crew such as Freeman, Erin, Carter, and Matt have earned praise for friendly service. Arrive early for the best seating and bring easy-to-remove shoes.

“We had a blast getting off the island and on the water for a sunset cruise. Our captain was great. Easy trip from the Westin.”

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