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Sunset Cruise in Dubai
A sunset cruise here is a private charter timed around golden hour, not a seat on a shared boat. Dubai's sunset time moves through the year, so the exact boarding time isn't fixed on this page, it's set once we know your date. The booking itself works like the rest of the fleet: whole boat to your group, captain and crew included, two-hour minimum. Tell us the date you're thinking of and we'll confirm both the boarding time and which boats are free.
Shipyards in the fleet
Azimut · Pershing · Ferretti · Riva · Nedship · Galeon
20
Boats
46–110
Length · ft
8–60
Guests
2019
Chartering since
2,000+
Guests aboard
2h
Reply time
What's included on a sunset charter
The same list applies whether you're booking for golden hour or the middle of the day.
Included
- captain
- crew
- fuel
- soft drinks
- ice
- towels
- sound system
Not included
- food
- alcohol
- decoration
- water sports
Oryx Viktoriia
46 ft · 12 guests
Azimut
Azimut Candy
50 ft · 17 guests
Azimut
Azimut Monica
50 ft · 17 guests
Sky Walker Axa
52 ft · 17 guests
Sky Walker Art
52 ft · 17 guests
Sky Walker Gib
52 ft · 17 guests
Personal shortlist
Not sure which boat fits?
Leave your number with the date and group size — we shortlist two or three boats and reply within 2 hours.
What time do we board for a sunset cruise?
It depends on your date, not on a fixed schedule. Sunset in Dubai shifts across the year, so a boarding time that works in one month would put you on the water too early or too late in another. We confirm the exact time once we know the date you're booking, rather than publish one time that only holds for part of the year.
If you already have a date in mind, message us and we'll come back with the boarding time for that specific day, along with which boats are available. If the date is flexible, tell us the rough window you're considering and we can talk through what fits.
How long does a sunset charter run?
Two hours is the minimum, the same as the rest of the fleet, and it's usually enough to cover boarding, the approach to golden hour and some time after. Longer bookings are billed at the same hourly rate, with no separate tier for a half day.
Some groups extend beyond two hours to build in more time before or after the light drops, especially if photos or a slower pace matter. Tell us what you're picturing and we'll suggest a length based on that, rather than assume everyone wants the same two hours.
Which boat suits a sunset cruise best?
It depends mostly on group size rather than the occasion itself, since every yacht in the fleet can run a sunset booking. A couple or a small group has more choice at the compact end, boats around 46 to 55 feet carrying 8 to 20 guests, such as the Oryx Viktoriia or the Pershing 5X models, while a bigger celebration fits better on one of the larger yachts, up to the Sky Walker Caliente's 60-guest capacity.
We don't reserve certain boats for sunset specifically. Whatever fits your group size and is free for your date and time works, the same fleet that covers every other booking on this site.
How far ahead should we message you for a sunset date?
Earlier than you might for a weekday afternoon, mainly because a sunset booking competes for the same handful of hours every evening rather than spreading across the whole day. If a specific date matters, especially a weekend, message us as soon as you know it rather than the day before.
If your dates are flexible, say so when you message us. We can often work around what's available that week instead of holding out for one exact evening, and it usually gets you an answer faster than waiting on a single fixed date.
Can we combine a sunset cruise with a celebration, like a birthday?
Yes, a sunset cruise is still a standard private charter underneath, so it works the same way as any other occasion on this fleet: whole boat, your guest list, captain and crew included. Timing it around golden hour doesn't change what's booked, it just changes when you board.
If cake, decoration or a specific celebration — a birthday charter, for instance — is part of the plan, mention it when you message us the same way you would on any other charter. None of that is included by default, so we'll flag anything the specific boat can't accommodate before you book.
Choosing a boat size for sunset
| Length | Guests | Fits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | 46–55 ft | 8–20 guests | Couples, small groups |
| Larger | 78–110 ft | 15–60 guests | Bigger celebrations |
FAQ
- When should we book, and is the boarding time fixed?
- Boarding time isn't fixed on this page, since sunset shifts through the year. We confirm it once we know your date. Booking further ahead matters more than timing, especially for a specific weekend.
- How long does a sunset cruise last?
- Two hours is the minimum and the common choice. Groups that want more time before or after golden hour extend at the same hourly rate, with no separate half-day tier.
- Is food included?
- Soft drinks, ice and a sound system are included. Food and alcohol are arranged separately, so factor those in if they're part of your plan.
- Can a bigger group book a sunset cruise?
- Yes. The whole fleet is available for sunset bookings, up to the Sky Walker Caliente's 60-guest capacity at the larger end. Tell us your group size and we'll match you with a boat that fits.
- Do we need to decide the exact date before messaging you?
- No. If your dates are flexible, tell us the rough window and we'll suggest what's available that week. A fixed date works too, we'll just confirm the boarding time and the boat once we have it.