Sunset Boat Trips: the 15 Best Worldwide

1.Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,663 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20Our pick

Set out from Portimão with a skipper and guide for a 90-minute RIB-boat ride past Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Algar Seco, and Benagil Cave. You can book a shared or private trip, and the sunset departure adds warm evening light on the return. Guides such as Sergio and Carlos are known for humor and clear commentary.

“Thé guide guy was very funny and the caves are magnificent. it's cool to see the caves from the waterside and get into it, it shows the amazing side of the caves.”

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2.Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,902 reviews · 8h 30m · from $66

Spend about 8.5 hours island hopping from Krabi by speedboat, with stops at Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, and Poda Island. Expect snorkeling, a Thai buffet, helpful English-speaking guides such as Ariel or Q, and a sunset finish. Bring a waterproof bag and cash for the national park fee.

“Amazing day! Well planned and our tour guide Ariel was the best! We were well looked after, the different islands and activities were fun. Best part was the snorkelling! Highly recommend”

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3.Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $117Top rated

Spend 6.5 hours on a small-group speedboat trip from Krabi to Phra Nang, Koh Poda, Tup Island, and the Chicken-shaped island. You get two snorkeling stops, beach lunch, a light sunset dinner, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Sakeen and Stephane are noted for attentive help.

“Do not waste your time on this tour. Very uncomfortable long tail boat ride with no padding. They dropped us off in a bay where we walked through rancid water and got our feet stuck in the mud. Several people lost their shoes. Strange to takRead more”

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4.Vrsar: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 624 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Set out from Vrsar Marina for 90 minutes of dolphin searching and sunset cruising. Skippers such as Peter, Ivan, Aleks, Dino, and Alan share local facts while keeping a respectful distance from wild dolphins. Boats carry up to 15 people, pets are welcome, and a private option is available.

“Peter is one of the best guides I ever expierenced! Lots of inside-knowledge, very friendly, good englisch and has a heart for „his“ Dolphins !”

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5.From Phi Phi Island: Maya Bay Sunset & Plankton by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 555 reviews · from $46

Set out from Tonsai Pier with guides such as Coco, Adam, or Courtney for a half-day speedboat tour around Phi Phi. Visit Monkey Beach, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay, then snorkel at night with bioluminescent plankton. Expect strong snorkeling, music, fruit, drinks, and a lively group atmosphere.

“Wonderful tour, beautiful scenery, guide and crew so friendly and helpful, no hesitation in recommending this tour. Loved it!”

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6.Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 533 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Board the three-story Calypso at Maalaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise with table service, Hawaiian-style music, two included alcoholic drinks, and dinner choices such as prime rib, mahi mahi, ribs, smoked chicken, or pasta. Whale sightings are possible, especially in winter, but never guaranteed.

“It was an excellent evening. The crew was very helpful. The food was great and the whales were amazing”

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7.Phi Phi Island Sunrise Group Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 417 reviews · 8 hours · from $172

Leave Phuket before dawn with Simba Sea Trips for a small-group speedboat day around Phi Phi. Visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Rang Yai, with snorkeling, beach breakfast, steady snacks, and a Halal-friendly Thai buffet lunch. Guides such as Sara, Dee, Momo, and Joe lead the trip.

“The tour was great. The staff were amazing. Boat wasn’t overcrowded. Very prompt on time which I loved. I recommend this tour.”

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8.South Maui: Sunset Prime Rib or Island Fish Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 242 reviews · 2 hours · from $149

Sail from Ma’alaea Harbor on a triple-decker catamaran for a two-hour sunset dinner cruise. Choose prime rib, Mahi-Mahi, chicken, ribs, or vegetarian pasta, then enjoy live music, two alcoholic drinks, and views of Lanai, Kaho’olawe, Molokini, and Maui’s mountains. Whales may appear from December through April.

“Dinner cruise was amazing! Food was great, the drinks were strong, and the singer/entertainer set just the right mood. Service was spot on - and the sunset was fabulous. This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Maui!”

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9.Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Board at London Eye Pier for a 50-minute sunset ride with up to 12 passengers. Expect guided sightseeing past Parliament, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Shard, HMS Belfast, and Canary Wharf, followed by high-speed turns at up to 30 knots. Guides have included James, Stacey, AJ, and Ed.

“Great fun! AJ’s driving was excellent and Sandy was terrific! Perfect sized tour and great sightseeing. The speed part was amazing!”

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10.Dolphin Sunset Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

You’ll leave from Obala Maršala Tita 148 in Vrsar at 6:00 pm for a 90-minute shared speedboat trip. An English-speaking skipper such as Peter or Matteo searches for wild dolphins, explains their behavior, and keeps the boat at a respectful distance as the sun sets.

“Really a very good boat trip. There were a lot of boats on the water, but our skipper was relaxed and didn't go where everyone else went and because of that we often saw several dolphins up close. My son was also allowed to sail/steerAuto-translated”

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11.Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 1h 30m · from $74

Join Andana Sea Tours for a 90-minute sunset cruise around Rovinj’s archipelago. With a maximum of 10 people, your skipper, often Loris or Nikola, searches for dolphins, cuts the engine nearby, serves cold drinks, and returns past Rovinj’s old town at dusk.

“We had a lovely time watching the dolphins! What a wonderful experience. Nikola, our skipper, took the boat quite a way from the mainland until we spotted several dolphins, including a baby one. We stayed there for quite a while, watching several groups of dolphins. From the moment we booked there was great communication form the company. Very organised, professional and friendly.”

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12.4 Islands Sunset + Plankton, Semi-Private Tour only 12 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $81

Join a small 12-person speedboat tour from Ao Nang or Railay to Poda, Tup, Ko Ya Wa Sam, Phra Nang, and Railay. You’ll get lunch, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, sunset views, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Hat and Joy help keep the day friendly and smooth.

“We had great time during the tour ☺️ the weather was nice and the islands included in the program very beautiful. The most amazing thing for us was the night snorkelling with the plankton- we had luck to see it and the location was good. The food for lunch was also very delicious.”

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13.Private Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Cruise by Speedboat – from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews

Spend 8.5 hours with a private speedboat, certified guide, and crew visiting Phi Phi, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Railay, Poda, and Tup Island. Guides such as Egi, Eky, and Kaw have earned praise for safety, warm service, and flexible pacing. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and sunset sandwiches are included.

“What a wonderful day! We arranged a hotel pick up (extra cost) and were really happy to start our tour and have the sunset too. Our guide Eky was exceptional. He really seems to enjoy his job and was attending to safety while helping us Read more”

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14.Sunrise Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $53

Start before the crowds at Tonsai Pier and ride by speedboat to Maya Bay for sunrise. Swim in Pileh Lagoon, view Viking Cave, meet macaques at Monkey Beach, and snorkel Shark Point. The full-day option adds lunch and two hours on Bamboo Island. Guides speak Thai and English.

“Was an amazing tour!! This is a must do if you are here and I cannot recommend it enough! The tour guides were amazing. They took us to all the perfect spots for the snorkelling.”

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15.Sunset Speedboat Tour with Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · from $35

Set out from Villas Rubin with Boat Excursions Tonka for a sunset speedboat ride along Rovinj’s coast. You’ll view the old town from the sea, pass small islands, enjoy a welcome drink, and search for dolphins in their natural habitat. The tour is in English, Italian, or Croatian.

“war alles tiptop, schon nach 10min die ersten Delfine”

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