Curaçao: Sunset Catamaran Cruise Party with Drinks & Live DJ

Summary

Sunset sailing in Curaçao with live music, open bar, dancing and local bites

You’ll sail Curaçao’s Spanish Water at golden hour aboard a lively catamaran—with live music drifting through the air, local snacks passed around by a friendly crew, and an open bar flowing as day turns to night. Expect laughter, dancing under the stars with a DJ set after sunset, and small moments you’ll want to tuck away for later.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever seen the sky turn that color?” That’s what someone muttered next to me as we drifted out from the marina in Curaçao. The Gold Seahorse catamaran was already humming—music somewhere between jazz and pop, a little laughter from the bow. I’d expected the usual sunset cruise stuff, but this felt different right away. There was a breeze that smelled faintly salty and sweet (maybe from the fruit platter?), and our guide—can’t remember her name now—kept pointing out which cove belonged to which local family. She had this way of making it feel like we were guests at her own party.

I kept wandering between the lounge area (pillowy seats, lots of people just soaking it in) and the deck where things got livelier as the sun dropped lower. At one point I tried a bite of something they called “baquette with beef stew”—not sure I’ll ever pronounce it right, but it was good enough that I went back for seconds. Someone else spilled their rum punch on my sandal and apologized in Dutch; we both laughed because honestly, nobody cared about shoes at that point. The DJ switched up after sunset—suddenly everyone was moving, even the shy folks who’d been hiding behind sunglasses earlier.

There’s this moment when you’re out on Spanish Water and you realize how close you are to the coastline but also how far from whatever your day was before this. The lights along shore started flickering on, and there was a soft hum of voices over the music—just easy happiness. I still think about that view: orange fading into purple behind low hills, a couple people dancing barefoot near me, someone else quietly singing along to an old song in Papiamentu. It wasn’t perfect—my hair got tangled in the wind and I lost track of time—but maybe that’s why it stuck with me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunset cruise with music and drinks

• Board luxury catamaran Gold Seahorse
• Sail on Spanish Water and coastline
• Enjoy atmospheric live music
• Savor delicious snacks and drinks
• Watch stunning sunset views
• Dance to DJ music under stars

Top questions

What days does the Sunset Cruise Party operate?

The cruise sails every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening.

How long is the catamaran cruise?

The tour lasts about 3 hours—from 17:30 to 20:30.

Is food included on the Sunset Cruise Party?

Yes, various snacks and bites are served throughout—including fruits, sandwiches with salads, chicken teriyaki, snack platters, and baguette with beef stew.

Are drinks included during the cruise?

Yes—the open bar includes beer, wine, vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila plus soda and bottled water.

Is there live entertainment on board?

Yes—there’s live music during sunset followed by a DJ set for dancing later in the evening.

Is this cruise suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes—the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Does the boat have restrooms?

Yes—there is a restroom available on board.

Are infants allowed on this tour?

Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult’s lap during the cruise.

What’s included

Your evening includes sailing on a spacious catamaran around Spanish Water and along Curaçao’s coastline with friendly crew service; an open bar stocked with beer, wine, spirits plus soft drinks; a generous spread of snacks like fruit platters, sandwiches with salad fillings, chicken teriyaki bites and baguette with beef stew; live music as you watch sunset; then DJ-led dancing under the stars—and yes, there’s a restroom onboard too before heading back around 8:30pm.