Sunset Boat Tour Indian River Lagoon: 2-Hour Guided Cruise

Watch the Indian River Lagoon turn gold, orange and red as the sun drops over the water

A 2-hour guided sunset boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River near Cocoa Beach, where you watch the sky shift through golden yellows, oranges, reds and purples as dusk falls. The boat passes the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 4,000 plant and animal species. Life preservers and a cooler with ice are provided. You bring snacks and drinks. A live English-speaking guide leads the tour, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour on Indian River Lagoon

• Board the boat at Cocoa Beach
• Cruise through Banana River at sunset
• Pass by Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
• Enjoy colorful Florida sunset views
• Relax and experience romantic atmosphere

The experience

The tour runs for 2 hours and departs as dusk approaches, timing the boat to catch the full arc of the sunset. You'll cruise through the Indian River Lagoon and the Banana River, passing the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge where a live guide points out the landscape and its wildlife. The cooler and ice are yours to use for any snacks or drinks you bring aboard, and US Coast Guard-approved life preservers are on hand for everyone.

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome. You'll need to text to confirm your booking before the departure date. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• US Coast Guard-approved life preservers for all passengers.
• a cooler with ice for your snacks and drinks.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout the 2-hour cruise.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Banana River Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to watch the sunset from a shared boat on a set schedule rather than booking a private charter with flexible timing.

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Top questions

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 is the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge that we pass on the tour?

The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area in the Indian River Lagoon home to over 4,000 different plant and animal species. The boat passes by it during the cruise, and your guide will point out the refuge and its wildlife.

Can I bring my own snacks and drinks on the sunset cruise?

Yes, you can bring your own snacks and drinks. A cooler with ice is provided on the boat for you to use for whatever you bring.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchairs?

The boat is fully wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible. Infants and small children can also travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.

How do I confirm my booking for the sunset tour?

You must text to confirm your booking. Contact the operator by text before your scheduled departure date to secure your spot on the tour.