US Virgin Islands · EVENING EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best Evening Tours in the US Virgin Islands

32 tours  ·  from $55

Sunset lands at six here year round, which leaves a long usable evening. These 15 cover the sunset sails, the night kayaks and the dinner cruises, priced and clear about what time the boat is back.

Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas - Westin Frenchman's Reef - What the clear kayak reveals after sunset
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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

1.Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,813 reviews · from $69Our pick

Meet at the Westin Frenchman’s Reef dock for a one-hour night kayak tour with glow paint, clear LED-lit kayaks, and guides such as Curtis, Derek, Megan, or Eugene. Paddle a calm cove while looking for tarpon, stingrays, turtles, and other marine life below.

“Great tour guides Emily and Jay Michael. Saw plenty of wildlife and had lots of laughs. Glow in the dark pant, the life vest glow and we had glow rings.”

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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John - Two Snorkel Stops Around St. John
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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

2.Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,498 reviews · from $120

Spend about 5.5 hours aboard Reef Surfari with two snorkel stops in Virgin Islands National Park, pizza from Pizza Pi, drinks, island views, and a sunset dance party. Crew members such as CJ, John, Darian, Sydney, BK, and Andy have led recent trips, though staff may vary.

“Wonderful experience. Staff are very nice and helpful. Only thing is that I did see spotted eagle rays. We see a lot of colorful fishes and turtles.”

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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - Boarding the VI Cat at 5:30 p.m.
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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

3.Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,176 reviews · from $119

Set sail on the 54-foot VI Cat from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove for a two-hour sunset and harbor-lights dinner cruise. Expect an open bar, scratch-made tacos or barbecue, a friendly crew, and views toward Little Buck Island and Charlotte Amalie. Arrive 30 minutes early because late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

“There is no entertainment on the boat and food is average. You don’t sail very far….pretty much circle in the bay.”

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Night Kayak Tour St. John - Westin Resort - The guides make the difference
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Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

4.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · from $69

At the Westin St. John, you’ll add glow paint, pose for black-light photos, then paddle a two-person clear-bottom kayak through Chocolate Hole after dark. Guides such as Bernard, Sam, Fawn, Spencer, and Destin help you look for tarpon, baitfish, stingrays, and other marine life.

“This was a lot of fun but we were only on the water about 30 minutes - not 50. Saw only tarpon and ballyhoos but the guide tried hard. A neat experience but not worth the $69/each.”

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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort - Leaving Sapphire Beach Marina
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Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

5.Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 748 reviews · from $130

Cruise for about two hours from Sapphire Beach Marina aboard New Horizons & Breakaway Charters. You’ll watch the St Thomas sunset from the water with Champagne, an open bar, appetizers, music, and commentary from crew members such as Captain Nate, Max, Whitney, and Breezy.

“The trip was the best experience we had on St Thomas by far. The crew and captain were absolutely great. Very in tune with everyone’s wants and needs. The views were spectacular and the boat was amazing a MUST go to if you visit t STTVI.”

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Champagne Sunset Sail from Margaritaville - The first hour: St. Thomas from the water
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Champagne Sunset Sail from Margaritaville

6.Champagne Sunset Sail from Margaritaville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 691 reviews · from $130

Sail from Margaritaville aboard a modern catamaran at 4:30 pm for roughly two hours of sunset views, champagne, cocktails, soda, restroom access, and passed appetizers. Crew members such as Big Tuna, Captain Danny Boy, Carolina, and Dawn help keep the mood lively as St. Thomas slips behind you.

“It was great! The captain and the crew were awesome. They served us food and snacks and the Captain Danny had a great playlist. We surprised one of our friends with the sunset sail for her birthday. She absolutely loved it.”

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Sunset Sail with Cocktails and Appetizers - Watching sunset around Charlotte Amalie Harbor
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Sunset Sail with Cocktails and Appetizers

7.Sunset Sail with Cocktails and Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · from $95

Spend about two hours aboard The VI Cat, a 54-foot catamaran sailing around Charlotte Amalie Harbor at sunset. Captain Serena, Captain Mike, and crew members such as Isaac and Nick have earned praise for friendly service, steady drink refills, and a relaxed onboard mood. Light snacks and an open bar are included.

“This was a great experience. Portia, Adrienne and Serena were a great all women’s team and made sure we all had an amazing time.”

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Glow Boats LED Night Kayak, Marriott Frenchman's Cove Dock, USVI - Arriving at Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock
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Glow Boats LED Night Kayak, Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock, USVI

8.Glow Boats LED Night Kayak, Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock, USVI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · from $75

From Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock, you’ll learn basic kayak skills, then paddle an LED-lit kayak after sunset with a local guide such as Paul, Sean, Zoe, or Louis. The clear bottom and underwater lights can reveal turtles, stingrays, tarpon, and fish, though sightings and paddling distance vary.

“Definitely worth the time and money even for someone who has not kayaked before. Informative about the ecosystem and surrounding area.”

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Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip - Christmas Cove: calm water, reef life, and Pizza Pi
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Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip

9.Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $295

Spend about six hours sailing from Red Hook to Christmas Cove and Maho Bay with a small crew and up to 12 people. Snorkel with turtles and stingrays, eat cheese or pepperoni pizza from Pizza Pi, enjoy drinks and snacks, and finish with a sunset sail.

“Carly and Sierra were a great captain and first mate and made our trip very relaxing and enjoyable. We really enjoyed seeing the sea turtles!”

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Live Music Sunset Sail - Frederiksted waterfront from the water
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Live Music Sunset Sail

10.Live Music Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $70

Join Lyric Sails at Frederiksted Pier for a relaxed 2 to 2.5 hour catamaran sail along St Croix’s west end. Local musicians provide live music while the crew serves Cruzan rum punch, fruit punch, or water. Look for the green flash, sea turtles, dolphins, and Sandy Point’s famous shoreline.

“The music and refreshments were great. The sail route took advantage of the bay which allowed for a very calm, comfortable ride.”

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St. John Days End Sunset Sail Open Bar & Hors D'oeuvres - Westin - The sunset view is the real itinerary
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St. John Days End Sunset Sail Open Bar & Hors D’oeuvres – Westin

11.St. John Days End Sunset Sail Open Bar & Hors D’oeuvres – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $109

Sail from the Westin St. John on a 55-foot catamaran into Pillsbury Sound as the sun sets. Champagne, a full open bar, and passed hors d’oeuvres are included. The cruise suits couples, families, and anyone wanting an easy evening on the water without arranging transport from Cruz Bay.

“This was a great ending to our 10 day trip. Erin,Carter&Matt did a great job. The hors d’oeuvres were just enough for the sunset cruise although we went with family, we also met other wonderful people.”

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St Thomas Night Kayak Tour - Sunset gives way to a star-filled paddle
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St Thomas Night Kayak Tour

12.St Thomas Night Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $69

Join Virgin Islands Ecotours for a 90-minute night paddle through St. Thomas’s Mangrove Lagoon. Your guide, possibly Slim, Devon, Jason, or another local naturalist, leads you past Cas Cay while kayak lights reveal tarpon, fish, crabs, stingrays, and other nighttime life.

“Wear clothes that can get wet. Wear real shoes or sandals with a hard bottom. Its kinda of a work out so be prepared for using your arms”

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Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas - Looking Below the Kayak for Marine Life
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Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas

13.Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $59Best value

Join Virgin Islands Ecotours for a 90-minute sunset paddle through St Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary. Your guide leads you toward Bird Island and Bovoni Cay, pointing out warblers, herons, pelicans, hummingbirds, stingrays, and more. Easy sit-on-top kayaks, water, and life jackets are included.

“We enjoyed the views along with the starfish and hermit crabs. Very relaxing and fun with a group. Good tour guide in Aslem.”

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All-Inclusive Sunset Sail - Semi Private - Only 6 Guests - Sailing Toward the St. John Area
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All-Inclusive Sunset Sail – Semi Private – Only 6 Guests

14.All-Inclusive Sunset Sail – Semi Private – Only 6 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $129

Sail from Sapphire Beach Marina aboard Frances Anne for about two hours with no more than six people. Your crew handles the sailing while you enjoy cocktails, soft drinks, music, charcuterie, and possible snorkeling near Honeymoon Beach or the St. John area before sunset.

“Relaxing. Kendle, our captain, was friendly, informative and helpful and skillfully managed the sail. Really enjoyable because it was just our family, the experience being restricted to six. The food was a little sparse but nicely presented anRead more”

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Luxury Catamaran Champagne Sunset Cruise - Boarding at Yacht Haven Grande in Charlotte Amalie
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Luxury Catamaran Champagne Sunset Cruise

15.Luxury Catamaran Champagne Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $119

Cruise St. Thomas with Captain Joe and crew member Katie aboard a polished power catamaran limited to 12 people. Enjoy unlimited top-shelf drinks, charcuterie, hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast near Honeymoon Beach, sunset views around Water and Hassel Islands, and a glowing Charlotte Amalie harbor cruise.

“We celebrated my birthday and it was one of the best birthday’s ever…. The fleet was immaculate and the staff were very friendly and amazing! We were amongst other couples celebrating as well which made the experience even more memorable. Katie and the captain were awesome and very knowledgeable about the islands history. The hors d’oeuvres and drinks were very good. We had a champagne sunset toast 🍾it was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this excursion, don’t delay book it! You won’t be disappointed…”

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★ 4.5Glow Boats LED Night Kayak from Marriott Frenchman’s CoveFrom $755 reviews
★ 5.0Night Life Experience – St. Thomas USVI (3hrs)3 reviews
★ 5.0Group Sunset Sail St. JohnFrom $40031 reviews
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