St Thomas: Champagne Sunset Sail & Open Bar

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 70

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Two hours on the water, champagne in hand, as the sun drops into the Caribbean.

You board at 5:00 pm, settle into a spot on the catamaran deck, and watch the sun set over the Caribbean while the open bar keeps your glass full and heavy appetizers keep appearing. The moon rises as the light fades, and you're back on land by 7:00 pm with the kind of quiet that comes after watching something beautiful happen slowly.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sail and moonrise cruise

Board the Snorkel Cat catamaran
Sail past St. Thomas island
Enjoy champagne and hors d'oeuvres
Watch the sunset and moonrise
Relax on deck with open bar

The Experience

"You'll see the moon come up before we turn back," the captain said as we stepped onto the Snorkel Cat, and he wasn't exaggerating. The catamaran leaves Margaritaville at 5:00 pm sharp, and by the time you're settled on deck with a glass of champagne or a rum punch, the island's coastline is already sliding past in that particular light that only happens in the last hour before dark. The boat is new — you can tell by the way the railings catch the sun — and there's enough space to move around without feeling crowded, even when the boat fills up.

The open bar runs the whole two hours, so if champagne isn't your thing, there's wine, mixed cocktails, PainKillers, and rum punch. Heavy appetizers come out early, the kind that stick with you — not the sad cheese cubes you get on some boats. There's a restroom on board, which matters on a two-hour sail, and the deck is set up so you can either sit and watch or stand at the rail and chase the light as it changes. The sun dips below the horizon somewhere around 6:30 or 6:45 depending on the season, and then the moon starts rising while the sky goes purple and orange. It's the kind of thing that sounds corny until you're actually there.

The whole St Thomas sunset sail takes two hours from departure to return, which is long enough to feel like you've left the day behind but short enough that you're not exhausted by the time you step back onto the dock. Families with small children can bring a pram or stroller, and the boat is accessible for all fitness levels — you're sitting or standing on a deck, not hiking. If you're staying near the cruise port or in town, public transportation can get you to Margaritaville, though a taxi or ride-share is probably easier if you're carrying bags or traveling with kids.

What’s included

Your two-hour sail includes champagne, wine, cocktails, PainKillers, and rum punch from the open bar, along with heavy appetizers served throughout the cruise. A restroom is available on board, and the catamaran is new with plenty of deck space to watch the sunset and moonrise.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Island Adventures (New Horizons & Breakaway Charters)

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in or near St. Thomas who want to mark the end of their day without arranging dinner or entertainment — the boat handles both, and the two-hour window fits between an afternoon activity and an evening back on land.