St Thomas: Sunset Sail with Cocktails & Appetizers

Two hours on the water as the sun drops into the Caribbean

You board a catamaran at sunset, spend two hours on the water around Charlotte Amalie Harbor with an open bar and appetizer platters, and watch the sky change color while the crew navigates. Pickup is not included. You drive or taxi to Marriott's Frenchman's Cove and check in 30 minutes early at the dock.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sail with appetizers and drinks

• Board 'The VI Cat' sailboat
• Enjoy 2-hour sunset cruise
• Sample appetizers and platters
• Drink from open bar
• Sail around Charlotte Amalie Harbor

What’s included

• Your two hours aboard The VI Cat include all beverages (cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options) plus vegetable and fruit platters, pita with hummus, meat and cheese, chips with mango salsa, smoked mahi dip, and orzo salad.
• A local guide is on board.
• The menu may vary depending on island availability.

Times

• Monday, Thursday and Sunday 17:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 65 1 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome

Operated by The VI Cat

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

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The experience

The wooden dock at Marriott's Frenchman's Cove sits quiet until the crew starts loading passengers onto The VI Cat, a catamaran built for exactly this: watching the light change over the water while holding a drink. You arrive 30 minutes early, check in with the crew on the dock, and then you are aboard. The boat leaves Charlotte Amalie Harbor and heads out, and for the next two hours the sun does what it does best in the Caribbean. It turns the sky orange and pink and gold, and the whole thing feels less like a tour and more like you stumbled into someone's evening.

The open bar runs the whole time. Cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks: whatever you want, it is there. The food comes out in waves: vegetable and fruit platters, pita with hummus, a meat and cheese spread, chips with mango salsa, smoked mahi dip, orzo salad. Nothing fancy, but it is enough that you are not hungry and you are not bored between sips. The crew knows the harbor, knows the light, and knows when to point out where you are. Children ride free if an adult is with them, and if you have allergies or medical stuff going on, you tell the Captain before you leave the dock.

Logistically: you need to find Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, not The Westin at Frenchman's Reef, which is different. Use Google Maps and type "The VI Cat" or the Marriott name. Pull in past the security booth, park in the gravel lot on the right, walk down toward the pool, follow the public beach access signs, and look for the wooden dock. If you are coming from a cruise ship, it is a 7 to 10 minute taxi from WICO or 20 to 30 minutes from Crown Bay. The whole thing is listed in Atlantic Standard Time, so check your watch. Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before, but after that you lose the money. If weather shuts it down, they refund you or rebook you.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 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.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. You arrange your own transport to Marriott's Frenchman's Cove dock and arrive 30 minutes before departure.

What if I am arriving on a cruise ship?

The dock is a 7–10 minute taxi from WICO or 20–30 minutes from Crown Bay. At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If The VI Cat cancels due to weather or safety concerns, you receive a full refund or rebooking.

Can I cancel and get my money back?

Yes, if you cancel up to 72 hours before the excursion in local time. Cancellations after that are non-refundable. No-shows are charged the full price.

Is there a minimum drinking age?

Yes. The minimum drinking age is 21 years.

What if I have a medical condition or allergy?

Tell the Captain before the boat leaves the dock. Pregnant travelers and anyone with medical concerns should consult their own doctor before attending.