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The 15 Best Sunset Cruises in the USA

22 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Every American port with a west-facing channel sells this hour, and the good ones cast off early enough to be out there when it happens. The 15 below are priced, timed and clear about the bar.

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise - Leaving the Charleston Maritime Center
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Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

1.Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,352 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49Our pick

Review the $49 Charleston Harbor Cruise, with Fort Sumter, 75 landmarks, live history, dolphins, sunset views, and practical tips.

“the booking process was seamless, the staff was so nice, the boat was clean , and the host was very informative. I took my seven year old kid and he enjoyed the experience.”

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Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise - Passing Under the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
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Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

2.Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · from $60Top rated

Review of Charleston’s two-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with harbor sights, dolphins, practical parking tips, pricing, and who should book.

“Captains were a lot of fun! Well worth the price. Learned a lot and enjoyed all of the views. It was a laid back feeling.”

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Boston: Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise - Rowes Wharf check-in and boarding details
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Boston: Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

3.Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 888 reviews · 1h 30m · from $31

Review of Boston’s 90-minute sunset harbor cruise, with USS Constitution views, city history, onboard bar, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Great time with my kids on the water. Beautiful night. The tour guides and bartenders were very nice.”

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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise - Old North Church from the water
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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

4.Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 632 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Review of Boston’s two-hour sunset cruise, with skyline views, USS Constitution cannon fire, onboard drinks, tips, and value advice.

“I was happy to enjoy this moment with my husband. there is nothing to complain about Let's relax with our family.”

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Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor - The first stretch passes Boston’s working waterfront
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Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor

5.Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 532 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

See Boston Harbor at sunset, hear live commentary, spot the USS Constitution, and enjoy skyline views from a comfortable 90-minute cruise.

“This was a lovely way to see Boston. For the best view - get there early so you can sit on the upper deck. Doors open 30 minutes before sail.”

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Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise - The first stretch: Seattle from the water
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Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

7.Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Sail Seattle Harbor aboard the Bay Lady at sunset, with skyline views, optional sailing duties, onboard drinks, and Mount Rainier on clear days.

“We got lucky and the weather was fantastic. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the boat. The crew were really knowledgeable and extremely welcoming.”

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1-Hour Sea Rocket Sunset & OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City, MD - Searching for Dolphins Around the Bay or Ocean
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1-Hour Sea Rocket Sunset & OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City, MD

8.1-Hour Sea Rocket Sunset & OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City, MD

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Sea Rocket sunset cruise review with harbor views, dolphins, drinks, pricing, weather concerns, and practical Ocean City booking tips.

“Their efforts were good but you are packed like sardines. The bomb shot was nothing still trying to figure out the purpose. Maybe consider fireworks...something better than that”

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Sunset Sail from Ma'alaea Harbor - Sunset views from the Pacific
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Sunset Sail from Ma’alaea Harbor

9.Sunset Sail from Ma’alaea Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $151

Review of Maui’s two-hour Sunset Sail from Ma’alaea Harbor, with catamaran views, pupus, wildlife, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The crew was so amazing. Having to serve in crazy wind was impressive but even more they did it with smiles and positive energy.”

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Clearwater Beach: Sunset and Harbor Lights Cruise - Clearwater Harbor before sunset
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Clearwater Beach: Sunset and Harbor Lights Cruise

Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise in Destin Harbor - Finding dolphins in the wild
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Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise in Destin Harbor

11.Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise in Destin Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · from $63

Watch wild dolphins and a Gulf sunset from a 14-passenger speedboat on this lively 45-minute Destin Harbor cruise.

“After parking. I arrived to the dock 10 minutes to 7:00. Once I got there I was told that we were not leaving from that location and they tried calling me to inform me (I never got that call). The lady instructed us to walk all the way down to MRead more”

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Honolulu Sunset Sail from Kewalo Harbor Including Drinks - The mood: more friendly party boat than silent sail
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Honolulu Sunset Sail from Kewalo Harbor Including Drinks

Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour - Masonboro Inlet and the boat-only barrier island
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Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour

13.Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Watch the Wrightsville Beach sunset from a small Carolina Runner cruise, with local stories, dolphin sightings, and easy family-friendly planning.

“Highly recommended. Very personable staff. Free drinks. Enjoyable cruise. I appreciated that the staff offered to take pictures of us with the sunset in the background.”

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Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour - The Seaport and Boston’s changing waterfront
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Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour

14.Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Review of Boston’s two-hour sunset sail, with harbor landmarks, sailing details, onboard drinks, value, weather tips, and booking advice.

“A beautiful night. The sail was wonderful, though it felt a little crowded for seating, but the staff were fun and engaging and we got beautiful photos of the sunset on the Boston Harbor.”

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Sunset/Harbor & Bay Cruise in Destin Rated Top 10 - Returning through the harbor after dark
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Sunset/Harbor & Bay Cruise in Destin Rated Top 10

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