Daytona Beach Sunset Cruise: Champagne on the Intracoastal

Watch the sun paint the sky from a luxury boat with a glass in hand

A small-group sunset cruise on the Intracoastal Waterways of Daytona Beach departs from Loggerhead Marina and anchors at the best viewing point to watch the sun descend over tropical islands. The 90-minute tour includes champagne for adults, snacks, and photography by the captain; the boat holds a maximum of eight passengers. A live guide speaks English and French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise on Intracoastal Waterways

• Depart from Loggerhead Marina
• View waterfront mansions and islands
• Anchor and watch sunset with champagne
• Captain takes photos at sunset
• Return to marina at dusk

The Experience

The boat leaves Loggerhead Marina and heads north along the Intracoastal, passing some of the largest waterfront mansions and several islands with white sand and palm trees. The captain navigates to an anchor point positioned for the clearest view of the sunset, and that is where the group stays while the sky transforms into oranges, pinks and purples across the water.

Each adult gets a chilled glass of champagne; passengers under 21 receive soft drinks, bottled water and light snacks instead. Cheese and crackers come for everyone. The captain doubles as photographer, so you have someone capturing the moment against the backdrop of the setting sun rather than fumbling with a phone or tripod.

The return to the marina happens as the sky shifts into dusk, when the water takes on a different character entirely — the operator describes it as reminiscent of old sea exploration, a quieter version of the outbound journey. The whole experience runs 90 minutes from departure to dock.

What’s included

• Champagne for each adult passenger.
• cheese, crackers, soft drinks, bottled water and light snacks for all guests.
• captain photography during the sunset.
• live guide in English or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Florida Boat Vacations

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want the sunset moment documented without managing a camera yourself — the captain handles photography so you stay present with the view and the champagne. The small maximum of eight passengers means you're not competing for sightlines or the captain's attention on the water.

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Top questions

What's the boat like, and how many people go on this cruise?

The Daytona Beach Champagne Sunset Cruise uses a luxury Sea Ray boat with a maximum of eight passengers, so the group stays small and sightlines to the water stay clear for everyone.

Do I get to choose where we anchor, or is the sunset spot fixed?

The captain selects the anchor point based on the best vantage for that day's sunset — you don't choose the location, but the boat positions itself at the spot the operator has identified as optimal for the view.

Is the champagne included for everyone, or just some passengers?

One glass of chilled champagne is included for each adult passenger; guests under 21 receive soft drinks, bottled water and light snacks instead, and cheese and crackers come for all passengers.

How long does the whole cruise take from start to finish?

The Daytona Beach Champagne Sunset Cruise runs 90 minutes total, including the outbound journey to the anchor point, the sunset viewing, and the return to Loggerhead Marina at dusk.

Can the captain really take photos, or is that just a side thing?

The captain's role includes photography — it is part of the service, so you have professional-level shots of the sunset moment rather than relying on passengers to capture it themselves.