St. Martin: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks & Crew

Summary

Sail into the caribbean sunset off st martin with snacks drinks and laughter

You’ll board barefoot in St. Martin for an easygoing sunset sail along the coast toward Long Bay. Enjoy unlimited drinks—rum punch, beer, wine—and fresh snacks while a local crew shares laughs and sailing stories. Expect warm breezes, quiet moments as the sun dips low, and maybe even new friends by evening’s end.

What’s the experience like?

“You can leave your shoes here,” our captain grinned, pointing at a basket by the dock. I hesitated — there’s always that weird moment when you realize you’re about to be barefoot with strangers, but honestly, it fit the mood. The deck felt warm under my feet as we pushed off from St. Martin, rum punch already in hand (they don’t mess around with those pours). The sky was still bright but softening, and someone next to me said the clouds looked like melted sherbet — which made me crave dessert more than I’d admit.

The crew was easygoing, joking about who’d spot the first green flash (I didn’t even know that was a thing). We drifted up past Long Bay, and the coastline blurred into gold and blue. There was this salty smell mixed with fruit from the snack table — cheese, baguette, something crunchy I kept going back for. At one point I just leaned on the rail and let everything go quiet except for the wind and some laughter behind me. It’s hard to explain why that part stuck with me.

I tried chatting with Li from the crew about local sailing spots — probably butchered half my French but she just laughed and handed me another beer. The sun dipped lower until everyone stopped talking for a second; it was like we all noticed at once how good it felt to just watch light disappear over water together. And then someone started humming something familiar (Bob Marley?) so yeah, it wasn’t fancy or anything but it felt right.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunset sailing along St. Martin coast

• Board the sailboat
• Sail slowly up the coast to Long Bay
• Enjoy Caribbean sunset views

Top questions

What time does the St Martin sunset sail start?

The check-in time is 4:30pm for this sunset sailing cruise.

Are drinks included on the sunset sailing tour?

Yes, rum punch, beers, sodas, and wine are included at the bar during your sail.

Is food provided during the sunset cruise in St Martin?

Yes, snacks such as crudité, chips and dip, fruit, cheese, and baguette are served onboard.

Do I need to bring special shoes for this St Martin sailing trip?

No special shoes are needed; you’ll remove your shoes at boarding and they’ll be stored safely.

Is this sunset cruise suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, this St Martin sunset sail is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your evening includes a sailing excursion aboard Lambada with a professional crew looking after you. You’ll enjoy unlimited rum punch, beers, sodas and wine from the bar plus plenty of snacks—think crudités, chips with dip, fresh fruit, cheese and baguette—while you relax into Caribbean twilight before heading back ashore together.