Sunset Cruise in Boca Raton

The sun sets at 5:29 PM in late November and close to 8:18 PM in early July. That 3-hour swing is why so many evening trips miss the good light. Our sunset cruise in Boca Raton is timed to your date, not to a fixed slot on a schedule.

It's a private boat with a USCG-licensed captain, leaving from Waterstone Resort & Marina on Lake Boca. We run trips until 11:00 PM, so you never have to race the dark back to the dock. We've been running charters here since 2008.

Call or text (561) 464-5749 to pick your night.

Sunset Times in Boca Raton by Month

Most sunset trips sell one time all year. In Boca Raton, that time would be wrong for most of the year. Here's when the sun goes down in the middle of each month.

Month Sunset (about) Leave the dock (about)
January
5:50 PM
4:50 PM
February
6:15 PM
5:15 PM
March
7:30 PM
6:30 PM
April
7:45 PM
6:45 PM
May
8:00 PM
7:00 PM
June
8:15 PM
7:15 PM
July
8:15 PM
7:15 PM
August
7:55 PM
6:55 PM
September
7:25 PM
6:25 PM
October
6:50 PM
5:50 PM
November
5:30 PM
4:30 PM
December
5:30 PM
4:30 PM

Times are for the 15th of each month, rounded to 5 minutes, and checked against Boca Raton sunrise and sunset data. For your exact date, we'll check the time and set your start about an hour before. For tips on golden hour and photos, see our guide on how to plan a sunset on the water.

Watch for the Clock Change

Daylight saving time moves sunset by a full hour overnight. In 2027, clocks spring forward on March 14 and fall back on November 7.

That matters if you book weeks ahead. A trip planned for early March has a sunset near 6:30 PM. Two weeks later, after the change, it's closer to 7:30 PM. The same goes in reverse in early November. When you book near either date, we'll confirm the start time against your actual day.

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How Long to Book

Your trip length decides what else fits around the sunset. Every trip length is fully customizable, but these are the common picks.

  • About 2 hours. Board an hour before sunset, watch it go down, and head back in the afterglow.
  • About 3 hours. Add a slow cruise past the waterfront homes before the light turns warm.
  • 4 hours or more. Start with a swim on Lake Boca, then stay for the sunset, or add dinner at a waterfront restaurant.

The sky keeps some light for about 25 minutes after sunset. In June, for example, the sun sets around 8:17 PM and last light comes around 8:42 PM. Plan your return for after that window if you want the full show.

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Weekday or Weekend?

On weekends, our boats usually leave in set time blocks because demand is high. Weekday start times are more flexible.

That matters for a sunset trip. If you want your start time matched to the minute, a weekday gives us the most room. If a weekend is the only option, book early and we'll pick the block closest to sunset.

Boats That Run Sunset Trips

Not every boat on our list runs at sunset. These four do.

Boat Guests Starting price
31-foot Axopar Sun Top
Up to 12
$1,499
26-foot Event and Party Boat
Up to 18
$1,980
36-foot De Antonio + Seabob
Up to 13
$2,399
42-foot Santasevera
Up to 12
$3,999

For a group over 18, ask us about sunset options on larger boats. Prices don't include fuel, staff, or gratuity. We give you the full number before you book.

For a sunset with a cabin, a crew member, and extra room, see our luxury yacht rental page.

 

What the Evening Looks Like

Every trip is custom. Here's a common 3-hour plan.

  1. Board about an hour before sunset. Meet your captain at Waterstone Resort & Marina.
  2. Cruise while the light warms up. See the waterfront homes and Lake Boca from the water.
  3. Find your spot. Your captain picks a place with an open view to the west.
  4. Watch the sun go down. Toast, take photos, or just sit back.
  5. Stay for the afterglow. The sky often keeps its color for a while after sunset.
  6. Cruise back under the lights. The waterfront looks different after dark.

Want dinner too? Ask us about a dock-and-dine stop at a waterfront restaurant before or after the sunset.

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Plan Your Night Around Sunset

Some groups pair the sunset with something else. A few ideas we see often:

  • Sandbar, then sunset. Swim at Lake Boca in the late afternoon, then watch the sunset from the boat. See our sandbar boat trip.
  • Sunset, then dinner. Watch the sun go down, then tie up at a waterfront restaurant.
  • Proposal at golden hour. Tell us the plan, and your captain will help with the timing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Book Your Sunset Cruise

A sunset cruise works best when it's timed to your date and nobody's watching the clock. Pick your boat and your night, and we'll set the start time. Call or text (561) 464-5749 to book. See every tour we run on our private boat tours in Boca Raton page, or start with our boat rental in Boca Raton.