St Maarten: Caribbean Dinner Cruise & Open Bar Sunset

Shoes Off, Sunset On: A Caribbean Dinner Cruise That Actually Feeds You

You board barefoot at Simpson Bay, sail the St. Maarten coast at sunset with an open bar and snacks, then sit down to a Creole buffet dinner served on a 65-foot catamaran. After eating, you dance or relax on deck while the crew handles everything. The whole evening takes about four hours, and you're back at the marina by late evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Caribbean dinner cruise

• Board catamaran at Simpson Bay Resort
• Enjoy open bar and snacks
• Sail along St Maarten coastline
• Watch Caribbean sunset
• Dine on Creole buffet menu
• Dance the evening away

The experience

Most dinner cruises feel like you're eating on a boat. This one feels like the boat is just where the party happens to be. You board barefoot at Simpson Bay Resort in Pelican: yes, shoes come off and go into baskets, which sounds odd until you realize it's the thing that makes the whole vibe work. The 65-foot catamaran leaves at a set time, and within the first twenty minutes you're already holding a drink you didn't have to order, watching the coast of St. Maarten slide past while the light does that thing it only does in the Caribbean, turning everything gold and then pink.

The open bar runs the whole evening, and it's not a pour-one-drink-and-wait situation. The crew keeps moving. Snacks come first while you're still on deck, then once the sun hits that specific angle, everyone drifts inside for the Creole buffet. Wednesday brings beef bourguignon and pan-seared chicken. Thursday and Friday switch to roasted chicken and mahi-mahi in cream sauce, with sides that actually taste like someone cooked them that morning. Dessert is either French macaroons or rum cupcakes depending on the night. It's not fancy, but it's real food, and you eat it while the boat rocks just enough to remind you that you're on the water.

After dinner, the music starts and people either dance or stay on deck with another drink. There's no pressure either way. The crew handles everything, which means you show up at 4:45pm, leave your shoes in a basket, and don't think about logistics again until you're back at the marina. Groups stay small, so it never feels crowded, and the whole thing runs Wednesday through Friday, so if you're in St. Maarten mid-week, this is the kind of thing that actually justifies staying out on a school night.

What’s included

Your evening includes hotel or resort pickup (confirm with operator), check-in at Simpson Bay Resort, boarding on the 65-foot sail catamaran, snacks and full open bar throughout the cruise, a Creole buffet-style dinner with your choice of mains and sides, live music and dancing on board, and return to the marina by late evening.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to FridayDeparts at 17:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 45 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Aqua Mania Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a night out that doesn't require you to arrange a restaurant reservation, transportation, or worry about getting back: the fixed schedule and included everything mean you show up at 4:45pm and the crew handles the rest.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 13 years); Infant (under 5): free.

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 time do I need to arrive?

Check in at 4:45pm at Simpson Bay Resort in Pelican. The catamaran departs shortly after.

What's included in the open bar?

All drinks are included. The crew serves continuously throughout the evening, starting before dinner.

What if I don't want to dance?

Dancing is optional. Many guests stay on deck with a drink or relax inside after dinner.

Do I need to remove my shoes?

Yes. Shoes are removed at boarding and placed in baskets. This is part of the Caribbean-style experience.

What's the dress code?

Informal. T-shirts and shorts are fine. Since you're barefoot, comfort matters more than formality.

Which nights does this run?

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The buffet menu changes slightly depending on the day.

How long is the cruise?

Approximately four hours from check-in to return at the marina.