St Thomas Sunset Cruise: Cocktails & Open Bar from Sapphire Beach

Two Hours on the Water, Sunset Included

You board at Sapphire Beach Resort at 5pm, settle into cushioned seating on a 55-foot yacht, and spend two hours watching the St. Thomas coastline and outer keys as the light changes. Champagne, an open bar, and hors d'oeuvres are included throughout. The crew handles everything. You just show up and watch the sunset from the water, where the view is unobstructed and the pace is slow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

• Board Breakaway yacht at 5:00 PM
• Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and open bar
• Glide along St. Thomas coastline
• Watch Caribbean sunset from yacht
• Relax on cushioned seating
• Return to dock at 7:00 PM

The experience

The Breakaway yacht leaves Sapphire Beach Resort at 5:00 PM, and you're on the water before the light starts to shift. It's a 55-foot boat with cushioned seating that actually fits people, and the crew hands you a glass of champagne as soon as you settle in. The route takes you past the outer keys and along the St. Thomas coastline: far enough out that the island shrinks behind you and the horizon opens up. Two hours sounds short until you're watching the sky change color and realizing you've got nowhere else to be.

The open bar runs the whole time, so you're not rationing drinks or waiting for service. Hors d'oeuvres come around, and the crew moves quietly. They're there when you need something, invisible when you don't. Most people come for the sunset cruise because it's the one time of day the light actually works in your favor, and from the water there's nothing between you and the view. If conditions line up right, you might see the Green Flash, that split-second green glow that happens when the sun dips below the horizon. It's rare enough that people talk about it for years if it happens.

Groups stay small (if you're bringing more than 15 people, you'd book a second yacht), so it never feels crowded. Families come, couples come, groups of friends come. Kids need an adult with them, but there's nothing strenuous about it. You sit, you drink, you watch. The boat handles the whole thing: you show up at Sapphire Beach Resort, board, and the crew takes care of the rest. Bottled water is there if you want to pace yourself, and the champagne and open bar mean you're not doing math on drink prices while the sun's going down.

What’s included

• Your two-hour cruise includes a glass of champagne, unlimited drinks from the open bar, hors d'oeuvres, bottled water, and a professional crew.
• Fuel surcharge is included in the price.
• You depart from Sapphire Beach Resort at 5:00 PM and return at 7:00 PM.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to2h before

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

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Island Adventures (New Horizons & Breakaway Charters)

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want a Caribbean sunset without arranging your own boat or managing a group dinner reservation: the fixed departure time and two-hour window mean you can plan the rest of your evening around it. The open bar and cushioned seating make it feel unhurried, which is what makes watching the light change actually relaxing.

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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: 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.

What time does the sunset cruise depart and return?

The cruise departs at 5:00 PM and returns at 7:00 PM. It's a two-hour tour.

What drinks and food are included?

A glass of champagne, an open bar with unlimited drinks, bottled water, and hors d'oeuvres are all included.

How many people can book on one cruise?

Groups of up to 15 people can book on one yacht. If you have more than 15, you'll need to book an additional reservation.

Where does the boat depart from?

The cruise departs from Sapphire Beach Resort in St. Thomas.

Is there a chance to see the Green Flash?

It's possible if conditions align. The Green Flash is a rare optical effect that can appear as the sun dips below the horizon, but it's not guaranteed.

What's the boat like?

The Breakaway is a 55-foot yacht with luxurious cushioned seating designed for comfort during the cruise.

Is this suitable for people with limited mobility?

The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though you should be comfortable boarding a boat and sitting on deck.