Private Sunset Sail St Thomas: 55-Foot Yacht, Open Bar

Anchor at Christmas Cove and watch the sun drop over St. Thomas while the crew pours.

A private sunset sail aboard the 55-foot Blue Dream yacht in the US Virgin Islands, anchored at Christmas Cove off Great St. James to watch the sunset over St. Thomas's southern coast. You'll have cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with up to 12 guests, an experienced captain and crew, and two hours on the water before heading back.

The experience

The Blue Dream is one of the largest daysail yachts operating in the Virgin Islands, and the captain and crew know the tranquil waters well enough to sail you out to Christmas Cove: a remote anchorage off Great St. James where the sunset hits the southern coast of St. Thomas at its best angle. The boat carries up to 12 people, so you're not crammed in with strangers. The group stays small enough that the crew can move around and keep the drinks flowing without anyone waiting.

Once you're anchored, there's nowhere to go but into the moment. The open bar means cocktails, and the kitchen sends out hors d'oeuvres while you watch the light change over the water. Two hours is the full trip: enough time to feel like you've left the island behind, not so long that the sun sets before you're settled in. The captain handles the sailing. You handle the sunset.

What’s included

• Alcoholic beverages and soda.
• hors d'oeuvres.
• experienced captain and crew.
• use of the 55-foot Blue Dream yacht.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private Sunset SailGuide in English · 16:30

Pizza and Sunset Cruise DinnerGuide in English · 16:30Pizza Pi Dinner: Set sail for Christmas Cove and have dinner on board, catered by the USVI's beloved Pizza Boat!

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Blue Dream Charters

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is up to 12 people and you want the sunset without a sit-down meal: the open bar and light snacks let you stay on deck and watch the light change without being called to a table.

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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's the difference between the Private Sunset Sail and the Sunset Cruise & Pizza Dinner option?

The Private Sunset Sail anchors at Christmas Cove for the sunset with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The Sunset Cruise & Pizza Dinner includes a full pizza meal instead, so you choose based on whether you want lighter bites and drinks or a sit-down dinner on the water.

How far is Christmas Cove from St. Thomas, and what does the anchorage look like?

Christmas Cove is a remote anchorage off Great St. James, a small island just offshore from St. Thomas. The captain sails you there specifically to watch the sunset over St. Thomas's southern coast, so you get both the open water and a view back toward land.

Can I bring children on this sail?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The two-hour sail is generally suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or if you're pregnant.

What's included in the open bar?

Alcoholic beverages, soda and pop, and snacks are all included. The crew will keep drinks flowing throughout the two hours you're anchored at Christmas Cove.