Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Soufriere: Pitons & Open Bar

Watch the green flash from the water while the Pitons frame the sunset

A private sunset catamaran cruise departing from Soufriere sails north along St Lucia's west coast with full views of the Pitons, an open bar, finger foods and live music. The boat holds up to 15 guests and runs for three hours, timing the sail to catch the sun setting into the Caribbean and the rare optical phenomenon known as the green flash. Casual boat attire is recommended, and all taxes and fees are included.

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Sunset Cruise for Up to 8 Guests 16:00 Guide in English Up to 8 per booking Sunset Cruise for Up to 8 Guests: A private 3-hour catamaran sunset cruise departing from Soufriere for up to 8 guests

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Sunset Cruise for up to 15 guests 16:00 Guide in English Up to 15 per booking Private Sunset Cruise for up to 15: A private 3-hour catamaran sunset cruise from Soufriere for up to 15 guests. Lasts 3 hours. Includes drinks and finger foods.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private 3-hour sunset catamaran cruise

• Depart from Soufriere
• Sail north along West Coast
• View the Pitons and coastline
• Enjoy drinks and finger foods
• Listen to music onboard
• Watch the sunset and green flash
• Return to Soufriere

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• unlimited drinks from the open bar.
• finger foods.
• live music.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• private boat for your group alone.
• electrostatic sanitization before and after the cruise.

Times

• Every day 16:00

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Before you book

Group Private 3 group tours ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 5 with pickup ›

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Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby

Operated by Sea Spray Cruises Ltd.

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The experience

The catamaran leaves Soufriere and heads north with the Pitons in view the entire way. As you sail along the west coast, the sun moves lower and the light shifts. This is when most people watch for the green flash, an optical effect where a ray of green light appears just before the sun disappears. It doesn't happen every evening, but the conditions are right often enough that it's worth watching for. The three-hour window is built around this timing, so you're on the water when it's most likely to occur.

An open bar runs throughout the cruise, so you pour your own drinks while finger foods circulate. A live guide speaks English and stays with the group. The boat itself is spacious enough that up to 15 people don't feel crowded, and the deck gives everyone a clear sightline to the water and the sky. Music plays in the background, but it's not loud enough to drown out conversation or the sound of the water.

You choose your group size at checkout (up to 8, up to 12, or up to 15 guests), and the boat is yours alone. The tour is private, so no strangers join your party. Casual boat clothes work fine. The operator recommends comfortable attire suited to being on the water. All taxes, fees and handling charges are built into the price, and the boat is sanitized before and after each cruise using electrostatic cleaning machines.

Top questions

What is the green flash and will I definitely see it on this cruise?

The green flash is a rare optical phenomenon where a ray of green light appears from the sun for a few seconds just before it sets below the horizon. It happens under the right atmospheric conditions but is not guaranteed on every evening. The three-hour timing positions you on the water when conditions are most favorable, but whether it occurs depends on weather and light that particular day.

Can I bring children on the private sunset cruise?

Yes, infants and small children can come aboard. Strollers and prams are permitted. The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the operator asks that you mention any specific dietary requirements when you book so they can plan the finger foods accordingly.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

The price covers the three-hour cruise, unlimited drinks from the open bar, finger foods, live music, a professional English-speaking guide, and all taxes and fees. Gratuities are not included and are left to your discretion. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of this tour, so you'll need to arrange your own transport to the Soufriere departure point.

How many people can fit on the catamaran?

The boat holds a maximum of 15 guests, and you choose your group size when you book: either up to 8, up to 12, or up to 15 people. The boat is private to your party, so no other groups join you.

What should I wear on the cruise?

Casual, comfortable boat attire is recommended. Bring a light layer if you're sensitive to wind on the water, and sunscreen is a good idea even as the sun is setting. The dress code is casual, and the operator notes that comfortable boat clothes are all that's needed.