Reviewed · SUNSET DINNER CRUISES IN THE USA

15 Sunset Dinner Cruises in the USA Worth Booking

29 sailings  ·  from $72 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 sunset dinner cruises in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included - Boarding at 201 William Street
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Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

1.Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,707 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92Our pick

Board a 65-foot yacht at Key West’s historic seaport for a two-hour sunset cruise with a crew-served tropical buffet, unlimited well drinks, beer, wine, soft drinks, and live music. You’ll pass Mallory Square and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, then watch the sunset from the upper deck. Arrive 60 minutes early.

“Excellent crew and spacious room for dining. Great open air top level gives great views and picture opportunities”

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii - What happens around Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head Lighthouse
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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

2.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

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

Spend about two hours offshore from Honolulu, watching the sun set behind Waikiki and Diamond Head while an onboard chef prepares dinner. The Prince Kuhio includes salad, a choice of beef short ribs or mahi-mahi, dessert, soft drinks, and water. Alcohol is not sold onboard, so bring your own for the upper-deck tiki bar.

“Trip was canceled 1 day before. I was informed and refunded my money. Unfortunately I had to reach out to 3rd party for the refund who was clueless of the cancelation.”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach - Meeting Sea Maui at Ka’anapali Beach
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

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 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 runs Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“This trip was totally awesome! The food, service, music and experience was the best! We saw several whales!”

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From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver - What the two-hour boat ride is really like
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From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

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

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

Board the double-decker Quicksilver catamaran at Maalaea Harbor for about two hours on the water. You’ll watch the sun drop behind Lanai, enjoy prime rib, mahi-mahi, ribs, chicken, or a vegetarian pasta dish, and hear live island-style music. Two alcoholic drinks are included, with whale sightings possible in winter.

“We done this our last evening in Maui and it was very nice. Relaxing and the food was good. Drinks were also really good. Everyone was so nice. I would recommend wearing a light jacket we just visited Maui in October and with it being windy and the sun going down it was kind of cool out on the ocean on a catamaran. We had a great time!”

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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise - A Hawaiian Hula Experience - Dinner: ribs, shoyu chicken, and island-style sides
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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

5.Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Board the spacious Pride of Maui at Maalaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise near Molokini. You’ll get island-style ribs, shoyu chicken, roasted vegetables, dessert, an open bar, live Hawaiian music from Kekoa, and a hula performance. During whale season, the captain may pause for humpback sightings.

“Food was good. We appreciated the captain steering us toward the whales. The music guy and hula gal did great. (The background for her dancing could have been better, maybe off to the side. Drinks need improvement too). We would recommend this to anyone…”

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Maui Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise - What happens during the two-hour cruise
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Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

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 tableside dinner, Hawaiian-style music, and two included alcoholic drinks. Choose prime rib, fresh fish, chicken, ribs, or pasta. The captain may point out whales in season, while an onboard photographer captures the evening.

“Always good food, drinks and hospitality. Our trip this time was rough but crew made the best of it.”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch - Why the naturalist commentary matters
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

7.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

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

Cruise from Maalaea Harbor for about three hours, combining a four-course dinner, alcoholic drinks, sunset views, and seasonal humpback whale watching. Naturalists such as Ash and Stevie explain whale behavior, while the crew watches for breaches, calves, dolphins, and whale song. The boat carries up to 65 people and returns to the harbor.

“What an experience! Within 5 minutes we had our first whale spotting. It was a magical trip with seeing many breeches (including one right in front of the boat), fin slaps, logging and listening to a musical underwater concert. Highly recommend this trip.”

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Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show - Leaving Ala Moana and finding your sea legs
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Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show

8.Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Cruise from Ala Moana along Waikiki to Diamond Head Lighthouse, dining on beef short ribs or mahi-mahi as the sun sets. On Fridays, the boat pauses near Hilton Hawaiian Village for the fireworks. Bring your own alcohol for the onboard mixologist, and arrive early if you want a better outside seat.

“We had a great time on this dinner cruise. The scenery was great and the food was very good. We had fresh Mahi Mahi and chef did a great job of cooking & preparing food. It was BYOB, so enjoyed my cocktails mixed by their bartender. It was a great ride out to Diamondhead prior to going to set up for the fireworks show (short 5 minute show). Captain was very entertaining and talked with him for quite a bit during drive out. Eating areas on top are great for pairs, but it's a little goofy for sitting with group (not tables, but table tops in front of benches). The…”

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South Maui: Sunset Prime Rib or Island Fish Dinner Cruise - Dinner choices that go beyond the usual boat buffet
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South Maui: Sunset Prime Rib or Island Fish Dinner Cruise

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

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

From Ma’alaea Harbor, you’ll cruise Maui’s west coast aboard a spacious triple-decker catamaran while listening to live Hawaiian music. Choose prime rib, Mahi-Mahi, chicken, ribs, or vegetarian pasta, then watch the sun set over the Kahalawai Mountains, Lanai, and Molokini. The cruise includes dinner, dessert, and two alcoholic drinks.

“It was amazing and we had a great view and seats, I purchased this dinner cruise for my husband’s Birthday that happened to be that night, it was a magical and memorable experience. Thank you to everyone involved. The Merritt’s”

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Key West: Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music - The First Half Hour: Harbor Views and a Full Bar
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Key West: Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music

10.Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music

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

Spend two hours aboard The Party Cat, beginning with a rum punch and a harbor cruise. Enjoy a hot tropical buffet and open bar, then head upstairs for live music, dancing, and sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Singer and musician Dante has entertained past groups, while the crew handles drinks and dinner service.

“Good food, drinks, music, service and a fabulous sunset.”

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From Ma'alaea: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver - The first hour: dinner, drinks, and coastal views
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From Ma’alaea: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

11.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 departing Maalaea Bay. Enjoy a three-course dinner, two alcoholic drinks, unlimited soft drinks, island-style music, and sunset views of Maui and nearby islands. Choose the cabin or upper deck, with whale and dolphin sightings possible in season.

“Setting was beautiful, the staff members were all helpful, courteous, and professional. The show was wonderful, a beautiful evening...”

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Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dinner Cruise - The Spirit of Harbour Town sets the evening pace
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Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dinner Cruise

12.Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dinner Cruise

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

Board the Spirit of Harbour Town at Harbour Town Pier for a two-hour dinner cruise past the lighthouse and waterways. Choose shaded outdoor seating or climate-controlled indoor tables, enjoy a three-course meal, and watch for dolphins as the sun sets. Plan extra time for Sea Pines parking and the $10 entry fee.

“The only issue we had was parking so make sure you get there early we got there 30 mins early and it took about 20 mins to find parking. Staff and food were amazing! It felt like a private cruise with the food and friendly staff! Very relaxing and calm atmosphere!”

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Hilton Head Sunset Dinner Cruise - Calibogue Sound and the island view
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Hilton Head Sunset Dinner Cruise

13.Hilton Head Sunset Dinner Cruise

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

Cruise from Harbour Town into Calibogue Sound and Bull Creek for sunset views near Daufuskie Island and the marsh estuaries. You’ll have a private table, a three-course dinner, and the chance to see dolphins before returning to the lit Harbour Town Lighthouse. Drinks cost extra, and Sea Pines access fees apply.

“It was a pleasant experience. The food and service was excellent. We got to see some dolphins. Will do again.”

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Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise - Boarding at the Charleston Maritime Center
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Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise

14.Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 148 reviews · from $72Best value

Board the Charleston Princess at the Charleston Maritime Center for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a pulled pork and smoked chicken buffet, vegetarian choices, live music, and sunset views. Drinks cost extra at the bar. This suits couples, families, and friends who want dinner and harbor scenery in one easy outing.

“When we arrived, the young man checking our ticket said to us “ overbooked, but get what you can out of it” …. Ummmm I paid over 100 dollars for this hello”

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Lake Tahoe: Sunset Dinner Cruise - Lake Tahoe views from the M.S. Dixie II
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Lake Tahoe: Sunset Dinner Cruise

15.Lake Tahoe: Sunset Dinner Cruise

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

Cruise Lake Tahoe aboard the M.S. Dixie II from Zephyr Cove for 150 minutes of sunset views, dinner, live music, and Emerald Bay scenery. You’ll see Vikingsholm Castle and mountain peaks from the water, with indoor seating, outdoor decks, an audio guide, and a full bar for purchased drinks. Pickup is available from selected South Lake Tahoe hotels.

“The dinner cruise crew were very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and the entertainment was excellent.”

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