Private Sunset Cruise St. Lucia: West Coast & Pigeon Island

Marigot Bay and Pigeon Island fade into dusk as you sail the West Coast.

A private evening cruise along St. Lucia's West Coast takes you past Marigot Bay and the historic Pigeon Island while the sun sets over the Caribbean. You sail for roughly two and a half hours with local beer, rum punch and bottled water on board, listening to Caribbean music or your own playlist through the onboard sound system. The captain returns the vessel to harbor as darkness falls.

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For 10 persons No fixed time Guide in English Speedboat, 2 hours 30 minutes long; pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset cruise along St. Lucia coast

• Cruise through Marigot Bay
• Pass by historic Pigeon Island
• Navigate through man-made Marina
• Enjoy local beer or rum onboard
• Sail to watch the sunset
• Return to harbor after sunset

What’s included

• Local Piton beer.
• rum punch.
• bottled water.
• soda.
• onboard sound system with Caribbean music or your personal playlist.

Times

• Every day 16:00

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Before you book

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Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 10 pickup points.

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Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Marlan's Boat Tours

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The experience

The cruise departs and moves along the West Coast, first passing through Marigot Bay: the sheltered anchorage where the original Dr. Doolittle movie was filmed. The water here is calm and the bay's steep green hills frame the approach. From there, the route takes you by Pigeon Island, a rocky outcrop that served as a fort during the fourteen wars between the French and the British for control of St. Lucia. The island's military history is visible in its shape and position, and the captain will point out the strategic reasons it mattered so much.

As you continue along the coast, you'll cruise through a man-made marina lined with waterfront homes and mega yachts: a stark contrast to the wild shoreline and the island's interior. The boat carries local Piton beer and rum punch, both served throughout the sail, along with soda and bottled water. Music plays through the onboard sound system: either Caribbean tunes or a personal playlist you bring. The pace is unhurried, built around watching the light change as the sun moves toward the horizon.

When the sun dips below the water, the captain turns the vessel back toward the harbor. The return takes you through the same waters in fading light, and the cruise ends once you're back at the dock. The whole outing runs about two and a half hours from start to finish.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Pigeon Island and why does the captain point it out?

Pigeon Island is a rocky outcrop off the coast of St. Lucia that served as a fort during fourteen wars between the French and the British for control of the island. The captain explains its strategic importance as you pass it during the cruise.

Can I bring my own music to play on the boat?

Yes, you can bring a personal playlist to play through the onboard sound system instead of the Caribbean music the boat provides by default.

What does the cruise include to drink?

Local Piton beer, rum punch, soda and bottled water are all included and served throughout the sail.

How long is the private sunset cruise?

The cruise runs for roughly two and a half hours, departing from the harbor, sailing past Marigot Bay and Pigeon Island, and returning as the sun sets.

What is Marigot Bay known for?

Marigot Bay is the sheltered anchorage where the original Dr. Doolittle movie was filmed. The bay is surrounded by steep green hills and calm water, making it one of the most recognizable spots on the West Coast.