Couples
The classic Clearwater date night — private, unhurried, and off the beaten boardwalk.
Private Sunset Cruises
Private Sunset Cruises in Clearwater, Florida
Gulf Coast golden hour with just your crew — a private captained pontoon, your playlist, and the best sunset seat in Clearwater.
Clearwater's sunsets are famous — and the best place to watch one is from the water. Salt & Sand Adventures runs private captained sunset cruises from Clearwater Beach for up to 6 guests: one price for the whole boat, a licensed local captain at the wheel, and an evening cruise through Clearwater Harbor into the color over the Gulf.
Golden Hour, Scheduled
How Sunset Cruise Timing Works
Sunset moves with Florida's seasons, so the right departure time changes through the year. Tell us you're chasing a sunset when you book — Captain Mark will recommend the departure that puts you on the water for the best light that evening. Every charter returns to the dock by 8:00 PM.
The cruise typically runs through Clearwater Harbor and the Intracoastal past the islands and sandbars around Honeymoon Island — with the skyline, the mangroves, and the sky all doing their part.
The Evening
Your Boat, Your Soundtrack
The whole pontoon is yours for the evening. Bring your drinks and snacks — the cooler's iced — connect your playlist to the Bluetooth system, and watch the water turn gold while Captain Mark handles everything else.
Families
An easy wind-down after a beach day. Kids love the ride; parents love the quiet.
Small groups
Up to 6 guests, one flat price. Celebrations, birthdays, or just a Thursday.
Book Your Sunset Cruise
Private Charters, One Price Per Boat
Any of our private charters can be timed for the evening — with captain, fuel, cooler with ice, and bottled water included. One price per boat for up to 6 guests, never per person.
2-Hour Sandbar & Swim Charter
$329per private charter
2 hrs
Up to 6 guests
About 30 minutes out, an hour of swimming, shelling, and sandbar time, then 30 minutes back.
Book This Charter4-Hour Island & Sandbar Adventure
$519per private charter
4 hrs
Up to 6 guests
Our most popular charter — longer at the islands and sandbars, with time for a second stop when conditions allow.
Book This Charter6-Hour Custom Island Adventure
$749per private charter
6 hrs
Up to 6 guests
The most flexible day — multiple islands or sandbars, lunch aboard, and a custom route built around your group.
Book This CharterTell us you're after a sunset cruise when you book — Captain Mark will recommend the right departure time for that evening.
No Surprises
Included on Every Charter
- Private boat for your group
- Up to 6 guests
- Licensed local captain
- Fuel included
- Cooler with ice
- Bottled water
- Bluetooth sound system
- Required safety equipment
- Swimming, shelling & sandbar opportunities
Pack Smart
What to Bring on a Sunset Cruise
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Towels
- Camera / phone
- Water shoes
- Snacks & drinks
- Lunch for longer trips
No glass, please.
Good to Know
Clearwater Sunset Cruise FAQs
What time do sunset cruises leave?+
Departures are timed around the season's best light — trips can start as early as 9:00 AM, and the latest 2-hour departure is 5:00 PM, with every charter back at the dock by 8:00 PM. Sunset times shift through the year, so tell us you're after a sunset cruise when you book and Captain Mark will recommend the right departure for that evening.
Can you guarantee we'll see the sunset?+
Florida's evening skies are usually stunning, but clouds don't check the schedule. If weather makes the trip unsafe, we reschedule at no charge or fully refund. A partly-cloudy evening often gives the most dramatic color of all.
Which charter is best for a sunset cruise?+
The 2-Hour Sandbar & Swim Charter ($329) is a favorite for couples — a cruise through the harbor and along the islands into the evening light. The 4-Hour Island & Sandbar Adventure ($519) turns it into a full late-afternoon on the water with sandbar time before the colors arrive.
Can we bring drinks and snacks on a sunset cruise?+
Yes — bring snacks, food, and drinks (adult beverages are fine). We provide the cooler with ice and bottled water. No glass, please.
Is a sunset cruise good for a date or anniversary?+
It's one of the most popular ways to use a private charter. The whole boat is yours — up to 6 guests — with a licensed captain handling everything while you relax with your playlist through the boat's Bluetooth sound system.
Where does the cruise go?+
Typical routes cruise Clearwater Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway past the islands and sandbars around Honeymoon Island. Weather, tides, and conditions shape the exact route — Captain Mark always aims the evening at the best light.
Still curious? Call (727) 662-4335 or email Captain Mark about your private sunset cruise in Clearwater, FL.
Chase Tonight's Colors.
Book a private sunset cruise from Clearwater Beach — your crew, your captain, and the best seat on the water.