Naples Catamaran Sunset Cruise & Shelling with Drinks

Two Hours on the Water Before the Sun Drops, and You Get to Keep the Calm

You board the Cool Beans catamaran in Naples and sail into Rookery Bay with a small group, watching for dolphins and birds while the crew handles the sails. Drinks (beer, wine, soda, and champagne at sunset) come included. The 2-hour cruise ends as the sun drops. The day-sail option adds a swim and shelling stop. No need to arrange drinks or worry about the sailing. You just show up and watch the water change color.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran Sailing and Wildlife Sightseeing

• Set sail on Cool Beans Catamaran
• Spot dolphins, birds, and manatees
• Stop for shelling and swimming
• Continue sightseeing sailing

The experience

There's something about standing on a boat that's already moving that makes the day feel different. You're not watching the water from the shore. You're in it, and the Gulf of Mexico opens up in front of you in a way that a photo can't quite catch. The Cool Beans catamaran leaves Naples with room for up to 20 people, which means it stays small enough that you're not packed in, but big enough that the crew knows what they're doing. The 2-hour sunset cruise is built around one thing: watching the light change over the water while you hold a glass of champagne that came with the ticket.

What actually happens is you sail out toward Rookery Bay, and the motoring is kept to a minimum: the captain uses the sails when the wind allows it, so you get the real sailing part, not just a boat ride with a motor. Along the way, dolphins show up sometimes. Herons and egrets work the mangroves. If you're lucky, a manatee surfaces somewhere in the distance. Nobody promises it, but the crew keeps their eyes open, and so do the passengers once they realize what they're looking at. The water is calm most evenings, and the boat moves smoothly enough that you can stand at the rail without gripping it.

The drinks come with the ticket: soda, water, beer, white wine, and on the sunset cruise, a champagne toast when the sun hits the horizon. It's not fancy, but it's included, which means you're not doing math at the bar or deciding whether to upgrade. The crew handles the sailing. You handle the moment. If you want the longer option, the 2.5-hour day sail adds a stop at a secluded beach for swimming and shelling, though that depends on weather. Either way, the boat has a bathroom onboard, and kids as young as 2 can come along.

Groups of 7 or more will see an 18% gratuity added to the base price and paid to the captain at the end. If you're traveling with a small group, up to 6 people, the crew also runs the Lil' Beans, a 25-foot pontoon that's better for close-up wildlife and island hopping if you want something more private. Book the sunset cruise if you want to be on the water when the light turns gold and the day actually stops rushing.

What’s included

• Your cruise includes soda, water, beer, and white wine.
• If you book the sunset cruise, a champagne toast is also included.
• The catamaran has a bathroom onboard.
• All sailing, wildlife viewing, and route planning are handled by the crew.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day, 5 start times, from US$ 75 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday and Sunday: 10:00, 10:30, 13:00, 15:30 and 16:00Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30Friday and Saturday: 10:00, 13:00 and 15:30

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 85 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 7 years)

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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Operated by Cool Beans Cruises Catamaran Sailing Charters

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to be on the water at sunset without arranging drinks, managing a group, or worrying about the sailing. The crew handles all of it, and the champagne comes with the ticket.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years); Child (2 to 7 years).

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.

How long is the sunset cruise?

Two hours. The day-sail option runs 2.5 hours and includes a stop for swimming and shelling.

What drinks are included?

Soda, water, beer, and white wine on all cruises. The sunset cruise also includes a champagne toast.

Will we see dolphins?

Dolphins, herons, egrets, and mangroves are common sightings in Rookery Bay. Manatees are possible but not guaranteed.

How many people fit on the boat?

The Cool Beans catamaran holds up to 20 passengers. A smaller 25-foot pontoon, Lil' Beans, is available for private groups up to 6.

Is there a bathroom onboard?

Yes, there is a bathroom on the catamaran.

What if I'm in a group of 7 or more?

An 18% gratuity is added to the base price and is due to the captain at the end of the cruise.

Does the shelling stop happen on both cruises?

The shelling and swimming stop is part of the 2.5-hour day-sail only, weather permitting.