Sunset Dinner Cruises in the USA: 15 Worth Booking

1.Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Spend about two hours aboard the Star of Honolulu, sailing from Pier 81 past Diamond Head at sunset. You’ll receive a welcome toast, enjoy a five-course dinner with lobster and tenderloin, hear live jazz and Hawaiian music, and watch a cultural show. Hotel pickup is available from select Honolulu locations.

“Wonderful experience with excellent food and entertainment throughout the evening. Highly recommend!”

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2.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,023 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours aboard the Prince Kuhio, watching sunset from the Pacific with views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Dinner is prepared in the onboard galley, with beef short ribs or mahi-mahi, dessert, soft music, and nonalcoholic drinks. Bring your own alcohol for the upper-deck tiki bar.

“Very friendly hosts, the food was yummy especially the cheesecake. Had a wonderful time meeting people from all over the States!”

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3.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166Top rated

Board Sea Maui’s 65-foot catamaran directly from the sand at Ka’anapali Beach for a 2.5-hour sunset sail. You’ll get a chef-prepared buffet, full open bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and seasonal whale watching from December 15 through April 15. Live music is offered Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“Excellent from beginning to end, but beware of big waves when disembarking- you can end up very wet! Great food, drinks and service - will 100% do this trip again!”

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4.From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Set sail from Maalaea Harbor aboard the double-decker Quicksilver for a two-hour sunset dinner cruise. Enjoy prime rib, mahi-mahi, ribs, chicken, or vegetarian pasta, plus two alcoholic drinks, live island-style music, and winter whale sightings.

“The crew was very accommodating, professional and courteous. The food was better than expected. We saw a few whales.”

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5.Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

Cruise Kauai’s Na Pali Coast aboard the 50-foot Leila, with sunset views, dinner, mai tais, wine, beer, and a Champagne toast. The crew, including Captain Kevin and deckhands such as Nicole, Lucy, Jess, and John on various sailings, shares island stories while watching for dolphins, turtles, and winter humpback whales.

“Our Leila Na Pali sunset cruise with Holo Holo Charters was absolutely incredible! Captain Kevin and crew members Jess and John made the entire experience fun, safe, and unforgettable. We were lucky enough to come across a large pod of dolphins, which was such a magical moment. The views of the Na Pali coastline were breathtaking, and we met some amazing people along the way. The evening ended perfectly with a picture-perfect sunset that looked straight out of a postcard. The food was delicious, and the drinks kept flowing, keeping everyone happy and refreshed. This cruise truly exceeded all expectations — highly recommend!”

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6.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Cruise from Ma'alaea Harbor at sunset while Pacific Whale Foundation naturalists explain humpback behavior and help you spot whales, dolphins, and whale song. You’ll enjoy a four-course dinner, alcoholic drinks, and views toward Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, and McGregor Point Lighthouse.

“This was an amazing experience. We saw so many whales and the crew was amazing, so educated and helpful!”

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7.Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Cruise Lake Tahoe aboard the paddle-wheel M.S. Dixie II for a buffet dinner, live music, narration, and views toward Emerald Bay. The evening lasts about three to four hours, with drinks available for purchase. Plan carefully: seasonal departure times can mean the best scenery is already in darkness.

“It was unique & entertaining as well as a beautiful view of the Lake Tahoe area! The food was quite satisfying and the staff was friendly.”

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8.Key West: Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Board The Party Cat at 201 William St. for a two-hour Key West harbor cruise with a tropical buffet, open bar, and live music on the upper deck. You’ll watch the sun drop over the Gulf of Mexico, with drinks ranging from margaritas and rum runners to beer, wine, and spirits.

“Simply superb..captain and supporting staff Simply amazing and so helpful”

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9.From Ma’alaea: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · 2 hours · from $139

Spend two hours aboard Quicksilver, a spacious double-deck catamaran sailing from Maalaea Bay at sunset. You will enjoy a three-course dinner, two alcoholic drinks, island-style music, and broad views of Maui and nearby islands. This is a relaxed evening cruise, not a luxury dining voyage.

“My husband and I enjoyed our sunset cruise. The staff was excellent! The live music was wonderful. The food was also very good. Would definitely recommend it!”

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10.Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 2 hours · from $109

Board Vagabond Cruise’s Spirit of Harbour Town for a two-hour sunset sailing from Harbour Town Pier. Choose indoor or outdoor seating, enjoy a three-course dinner with fish, chicken, pork, or vegetarian options, and watch for dolphins as the lighthouse and harbour glow after dark.

“good, couldn't hear music over the engines. Food was delicious 😋”

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11.Hilton Head Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Cruise from Harbour Town through Calibogue Sound and Bull Creek as the sun sets over marsh estuaries near Daufuskie Island. You get a private table, three-course dinner, and views of Harbour Town Lighthouse after dark. Choose your meal in advance, and plan carefully for Sea Pines parking and boat stairs.

“Beautiful cruise, food was very great, fish and pasta dishes were great and service was great. Staff were very friendly.”

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12.Lake Tahoe: Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 130 reviews · 2h 30m · from $159

Board the M.S. Dixie II at Zephyr Cove for a 150-minute dinner cruise past Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm Castle. You get dinner, soft drinks, coffee, tea, live music, and indoor or outdoor viewing. Choose pickup or park free at Zephyr Cove Resort.

“Everything was wonderful! Food, entertainment, all was so much fun!”

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13.Ka’anapali Luxury Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2h 30m · from $169

Board Teralani Sailing Adventures directly from Ka'anapali Beach for a 150-minute sunset dinner sail. Enjoy a buffet of local-style dishes, premium drinks, live English commentary, and wide views of the West Maui Mountains. Seasonal whale sightings may add a memorable wildlife bonus.

“This was an awesome experience. Great hosts and delicious food. We were lucky enough to see the whales and they gave us a show. The sunset was beautiful. It was a great memory on our trip. Would highly recommend!!”

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14.Coast of Ka’anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Board Gemini directly from Ka'anapali Beach, stow your shoes, and sail along Maui's coast for about two hours. Expect views of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai, a simple buffet, included alcoholic and soft drinks, music, and a sunset over the water. Be ready to walk through the surf to board.

“The crew was incredible. So fast, so attentive, so fun. Blew me away! The food was good, the drinks were great!”

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15.3 Hour Sunset Dinner Cruise by Solaris Yacht in Miramar Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 97 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Board the 125-foot Solaris yacht at Sandestin for a three-hour sunset cruise with a plated salad, selected entrée, dessert, live music, and open-air deck views. Choose from Gulf fish, shrimp and grits, crab cakes, short rib, chicken, or a quinoa bowl before sailing.

“Booking over the phone with an overseas agent was a terrible experience. The amount of nickel and diming was hard to take. You down to what you thought was an all inclusive meal and they start selling you appetizers. Got the bill and did not authorize a group photo and it was added to the bill. I do not recommend this.”

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