Sunset Sail St Croix: Live Music on a Catamaran
Watch the sun disappear over water while other boats miss it from the shore
A 2.5-hour sunset sail departing from Frederiksted pier on the Jolly Mon, a 63-foot catamaran, with live music from local musicians, unlimited rum punch, and views of the West End and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge. The sail is timed to catch the sunset over the horizon: a sight most sunset tours on the island cannot claim. Shoes are removed on board. The experience is for ages 18 and up.
What’s included
- Live music from local musicians.
- unlimited rum punch made with Cruzan Rum, plus fruit punch and filtered water.
- professional crew service.
- a 2.5-hour sail on a 63-foot catamaran.
Times
- Every day 16:00
Before you book
Operated by Lyric Sails, LLC
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The experience
You board at the Frederiksted pier and head out on the Jolly Mon, a custom catamaran built for these waters. The boat sails along the West End of St Croix, and depending on the wind, sometimes rounds Sandy Point to look for sea turtle tracks in the National Wildlife Refuge. The route is designed so you're facing west as the light drops. The reason this sail is rated the number one sunset experience on the island. Most other sunset tours operate from the shore or anchor in spots where the horizon fills with land. Here you're on the water watching it happen.
Live music plays throughout the sail, performed by local and visiting musicians. The crew keeps rum punch flowing (made with real Cruzan Rum, or fruit punch and filtered water if you prefer), and the whole thing lasts about two and a half hours. You'll see the historic Frederiksted waterfront recede as you sail, and if conditions align, you might catch the green flash as the sun dips below the horizon. Shoes come off on board (medical exceptions made), and the waters of the West End stay calm enough that the ride itself is part of the ease.
The boat holds small groups, the crew is professional, and the whole experience is built around one thing: being in the right place at the right time to actually see what you came for. No rush to get back, no fighting a crowd on a beach, no guessing whether the view will clear. You're on the water when it happens.
Is this one for you?If your first or last day on St Croix falls in the late afternoon, this sail fills the gap between arrival or before departure. You're on the water watching the light change instead of sitting in a hotel room or on a crowded beach. The timing and the boat's position mean you'll actually see what you came for, not a sunset blocked by land or missed because the tour turned back too early.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): 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.
Can I bring my own food and drinks on the sunset sail?
You're welcome to bring your own snacks on board. Rum punch, fruit punch and filtered water are provided throughout the sail, and the experience is for ages 18 and up.
What happens if the weather doesn't cooperate on the day of my sail?
The sail operates on the calm waters of the West End, and the crew monitors conditions. Specific weather policies are best confirmed directly with the operator when you book, as departure decisions depend on real-time conditions.
Is the Jolly Mon accessible for wheelchairs?
The Jolly Mon is wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed on board.
What makes this sunset sail different from other sunset experiences on St Croix?
This is the only sunset sail on St Croix positioned to actually see the sunset over the horizon and catch the green flash as the sun sets. Most other sunset tours operate from the shore or in locations where land blocks the view. The 63-foot catamaran sails the West End specifically to face west as the light drops.
How long is the sail, and what time does it depart?
The sail lasts two and a half hours and departs from the Frederiksted pier. Specific departure times are set to catch the sunset, so confirm the exact time when you book.
Do I need to remove my shoes on the Jolly Mon?
Shoes are required to be removed on board, with exceptions made for passengers with medical issues. The barefoot setup is part of how the boat operates.
Sunset Sail St Croix: Live Music on a Catamaran
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