Sunset Sailing

Daytime Sightseeing + Sunset

Depart 1.5 hours before sunset: For the best sunset cruise NYC, we recommend departing 1.5 hours before the sun touches the horizon. This timing ensures you’ll catch every golden hue, vibrant pink, and fiery orange as the day transitions to night.

Sunset + City Lights

Depart 30 minutes before sunset: For those who crave both the sunset and the city lights at night, departing 30 minutes before sunset is ideal. You’ll leave the dock bathed in golden light and reach the Statue of Liberty at twilight. She will be silhouetted against the last light of day and turn on her torch to signal the transition to night. From the middle of the NY Harbor, you will be in the perfect position to watch the lights of the city flicker on.

Sightseeing + Sunset + City Lights

Depart 2 hours before sunset: For all three experiences – sightseeing, sunset, and city lights – reserve the departure time 2 hours prior to sunset. Catch it all! Maximize your sunset boat cruise NYC.  

On a sunset sail, the sky is your personal amphitheater for the evening’s light show. This is nature’s grand performance with a kaleidoscope of colors and lights spreading across the sky and water. Even the city gets in the act, reflecting the glowing hues off glass skyscrapers. From the deck of a private charter boat NYC, sunsets aren’t just seen, they’re felt. The entire experience is more vivid and unforgettable on sailing trips NYC.

It’s no wonder the sunset cruise is the most popular.

Sophie Kaye

Welcome to the “Golden Hour”—that magical time when the sky turns off the harsh fluorescent lighting to reveal a soft, golden glow. On a New York sunset cruise, everyone looks like they’ve stepped out of a Vogue spread. Even Lady Liberty gets a Hollywood makeover with a glow that spreads over the harbor.

Cheers to the hour when the city, and everyone in it, shines like pure gold.

Kevin Murray

Slip into luxury onboard accommodations — 3 lounges, kitchenette, lavatory, and premium captain and crew service — the perfect setting for your sunset cruise Manhattan.

Indulge in a full menu of catering, champagne, wine, and beer. For parties with three or more guests, add the open bar package for unlimited drinks and bountiful appetizers on your NYC sunset cruise.

Feeling fancy? Add rose garlands and bouquets for a romantic sunset sailboat cruise. A little glam goes a long way to make your sunset boat ride downright fabulous.