Miami: Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Open Bar & Live DJ

Sunset sailing in Miami with music, open bar and skyline views

You’ll board from Bayside Marketplace for a Miami sunset cruise with live DJ beats, unlimited drinks from an open bar, and light snacks as you drift past city skylines toward Key Biscayne’s golden hour. With friendly crew and post-cruise dining perks included, you’ll leave feeling like you’ve really soaked up Miami’s evening spirit.

What’s included

Your evening includes check-in at a lively waterfront restaurant at Bayside Marketplace before boarding your spacious catamaran for two hours of sailing with unlimited drinks from an open bar (Aperol spritzes to prosecco), light finger foods passed around by crew, live DJ sets as you drift past downtown landmarks toward Key Biscayne’s golden hour—all hosted by professional staff—with parking validated and optional post-cruise steakhouse perks if you want to keep celebrating after docking back downtown.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Miami sunset catamaran cruise experience

• Check in at waterfront restaurant
• Enjoy happy hour before boarding
• Sail under MacArthur Causeway
• Cruise past Port of Miami
• View Downtown Miami skyline at sunset
• Watch sunset near Key Biscayne
• Optionally dine at Texas de Brazil Steak House

The Experience

You know that feeling when you first step onto the dock at Bayside Marketplace and the air just smells like salt and sunscreen? That’s how our Miami sunset catamaran cruise started—right in the middle of all that waterfront energy. We checked in at this restaurant overlooking Biscayne Bay, everyone already laughing over tropical drinks (I tried something with guava—can’t remember the name, but it was pink and strong). Our guide, Marco, waved us over with a big grin and somehow made remembering everyone’s name seem easy. I liked that he didn’t rush us; we just drifted out to the boat when we were ready.

The catamaran itself felt huge compared to what I’d pictured. There was a live DJ setting up near the bow—he was playing old-school Miami tracks at first, nothing too loud yet. Once we set off under the MacArthur Causeway, you could see people on jet skis waving from below. The breeze picked up and I swear you could taste a little salt on your lips. Someone handed me a glass of prosecco (open bar is real here) and then these little bites started making the rounds—shrimp skewers, something cheesy on toast. I probably ate more than my share. The skyline started glowing orange as we cruised past the Port of Miami—never realized how many cruise ships could fit there until Marco pointed it out.

Honestly, I thought the highlight would be just seeing the city lights come on, but near Key Biscayne everything slowed down for a minute. The sun dropped right over Biscayne Bay—so gold it almost hurt to look at—and everyone went quiet except for one guy who toasted “to not being stuck in traffic.” I still think about that view sometimes when I’m back home in my kitchen. The DJ faded into some mellow house music and even people who didn’t know each other started talking like old friends. After we docked again, they offered this Texas de Brazil steakhouse deal for anyone wanting to keep the night going—I didn’t go (too full), but a couple next to us said it was worth it.

Top questions

How long is the Miami catamaran sunset cruise?

The sunset cruise lasts 2 hours on the water.

Is there an open bar included on this Miami sunset cruise?

Yes, unlimited Aperol, prosecco, wine, champagne, beer, water and soda are included; premium spirits available as an upgrade.

Where does the Miami sunset catamaran cruise depart from?

The cruise departs from Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami.

Are food or snacks provided during the sunset cruise?

Yes, light finger foods and snacks are served onboard during the cruise.

Is there music or entertainment on board?

Yes, a live DJ plays music throughout the sunset sailing experience.

Is pickup or parking included for this Miami catamaran tour?

No hotel pickup is included but parking validation is provided at departure point.

Can children join this Miami sunset sailing cruise?

Yes, infants and small children are welcome; strollers allowed; infants sit on an adult’s lap.

What happens after the sunset cruise ends?

You can choose to dine at Texas de Brazil Steak House nearby with 15% off your bill after cruising.