Champagne Sunset Sail St. Lucia: West Coast Catamaran Cruise

Watch the sunset from a catamaran without arranging the boat or the drinks

A 2-hour sunset catamaran cruise along St. Lucia's west coast departing from Rodney Bay Marina, where you sail past Pigeon Island and watch for the island's famous green flash at dusk. The cruise includes hotel pickup and drop-off, unlimited drinks, champagne, snacks and light refreshments, with a live English-speaking guide onboard. The boat is a spacious catamaran carrying a shared group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise along St. Lucia coast

• Pickup from hotel in the North
• Depart from Rodney Bay Marina
• Cruise by Pigeon Island
• Enjoy sunset and green flash on catamaran
• Enjoy drinks and snacks onboard
• Return to Rodney Bay Marina
• Drop-off at hotel

The Experience

The boat leaves Rodney Bay Marina in the late afternoon and heads west along St. Lucia's coast, passing Pigeon Island as you move out into open water. You're on a spacious catamaran with other travelers, and the crew keeps drinks flowing — champagne, beer, rum punch, soft drinks — while a live guide plays local and international music. The whole thing runs two hours, which is long enough to get away from the shore but short enough to fit into an evening without eating your dinner plans.

The main event is the sunset itself, and St. Lucia's position on the west coast means you're facing directly into it. The island is known for the green flash, a optical effect that happens in the last seconds before the sun disappears below the horizon, and the crew will point it out if conditions allow it. Whether you see it or not, you get the full light show — the sky changes color, the water reflects it back, and you're floating in the middle of it with a drink in hand. Snacks and light refreshments keep you occupied between the views.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so if you're staying in the North of the island you don't arrange transport separately. The boat returns to Rodney Bay Marina where it started, and you head back to your hotel. It's the kind of evening activity that fills itself in — no planning required beyond booking the time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the North.
• unlimited drinks including champagne, beer and rum punch.
• light refreshments and snacks.
• live English-speaking guide.
• two-hour catamaran cruise along the west coast.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sea Spray Cruises Ltd.

Is this one for you?This is a shared-group cruise, so you're sailing with other travelers rather than booking the boat privately. It suits anyone who wants the sunset experience without the cost of a private charter, and the included drinks and snacks mean you're not hunting for a bar afterward — the evening is already built in.

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Top questions

What time does the sunset cruise depart from Rodney Bay Marina?

The cruise departs in the late afternoon timed to catch the sunset, though the exact departure time varies by season. Hotel pickup happens before you arrive at the marina, so confirm your pickup window when you book.

Is the champagne and open bar really included, or do I pay extra for drinks?

Unlimited drinks are included on the cruise — champagne, beer, rum punch, soft drinks and other beverages are all part of the ticket. Light refreshments and snacks come with it too, so there's no bar tab at the end.

What is the green flash everyone talks about?

The green flash is a rare optical effect visible in the last moment before the sun disappears below the horizon, when the sun's light bends through the atmosphere and appears briefly green. St. Lucia's west-facing position makes it a good spot to see it, though it depends on clear skies and the exact angle — the crew will point it out if conditions allow.

Can I bring children on the sunset cruise?

Children are welcome and can ride in a pram or stroller if needed. Infants and small children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the cruise.

How many people are on the catamaran, and will it be crowded?

The catamaran is spacious and carries a shared group of travelers, though the exact group size varies by departure. It's not a private charter, so you'll be sailing with other guests.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my cruise?

The cruise operates in most conditions, as the catamaran is built for open water. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe, the operator will reschedule you for another departure or offer a full refund.