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Where to Sail at Dusk: the 15 Best Sunset Harbour Cruises Worldwide

34 tours  ·  from $22 a head

The sun goes down over a working harbour better than it does over a beach. These 15 cast off two hours before dusk, and the notes below say which serve a proper dinner and which hand you a plastic cup.

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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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - A 54-foot catamaran with room to move
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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour - Boarding at King Street Wharf
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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

3.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,122 reviews · from $89

Review the Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour, with bridge and Opera House views, dining, music, pricing, and useful tips.

“Booked premium tickets which we believed included guaranteed window seat. When we boarded we were told cannot have window seat because we had booked thru Viator. Did not see much as we were placed in middle area with people either side of us.”

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

4.Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

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

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

5.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

6.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

7.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

9.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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Darwin: Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner - Leaving Darwin City for the harbor
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Darwin: Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner

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

11.1-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 and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise - Boarding beside the Opera House
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Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

12.Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $42

Review of Sydney’s one-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with Opera House views, Harbour Bridge photos, snacks, drinks, and practical tips.

“Great tour guides. Boat perfect size for a tour around Harbour area. Some nibbles on board amd soft drink but able to bring your own bottle of booze if you wanted. Super Great and helpful taking pictures for everyone and sharing knowledge. Ideal 1 hr cruise to see the spectacular Sydney harbour from the water. Would highly recommend.”

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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

13.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

Darwin: Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner - The first course: hot fish and chips on the harbour
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Darwin: Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner

15.Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 1h 30m · from $77

Review of Darwin’s 90-minute sunset harbour cruise with barramundi, chips, a drink, local guides and optional sandbar stops for $77.

“it was an all girl crew and they were amazing. great chats, service and genuinely lovely people. the fish and chips were lovely. the boat trip was fun and we enjoyed the speed boat speeds on the way back. would definitely recommend this one!”

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