Sunset Cruise: Gulf Beaches and Wildlife

Embark on a scenic sunset cruise from Johns Pass, enjoy free beer and wine, and witness stunning gulf sunsets and wildlife. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk - Known locally as “The Pass,” this area was formed by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate named John Levique was the first to navigate through the newly formed pass, giving it the name John’s Pass. It now hosts over a hundred merchants offering unique retail experiences, a variety of dining options, and…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • On-board restrooms
  • Covered, comfortable seating along with open decks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This journey offers a serene hour and a half cruise through the calm, protected bay waters. On the return trip, enjoy a prime view of the sunset as the boat glides along the stunning gulf beaches, showcasing the beautiful beach hotels bathed in the golden hour light on your right, with a breathtaking sunset on your left.
During the sunset cruise, the…

Location
170 Boardwalk Pl E
Boardwalk Place East
Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jamiepi1420ao
Apr 7, 2026
Highly recommend this tour - We had a wonderful sunset and dolphin cruise. Captain Rik made it his mission to show us as many dolphins as possible and at the same time giving them space to show off and glide through the waters. Very comfortable atmosphere and taking song requests from the guests. Although the clouds had an alternate plan, we will have to go back on our next visit to catch the full sunset experience.
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Sarahva5753th
Mar 7, 2026
Must do! - So much fun, singing and dancing. The view was amazing and crew was amazing. Definite must do
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Susan_m
Mar 3, 2026
Fun in the sun! - A great sunset cruise for all ages! Had a great time with friends and met a few new friends on board the cruise! Also met a guy paddle boarding for a beer along the way!
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Grossepointebeachbum
Mar 3, 2026
Wonderful Experience and Plentiful Dolphin Sightings - The sunset cruise was wonderful, highly recommend! The Captain is humorous and obviously a very caring pilot, felt completely safe. Our hostess is a dolphin encyclopedia (and also very kind and caring toward the passengers), I did not realize when I booked that we would see so much dolphin activity and the education we received was both valuable and absolutely fascinating (bonus!). The sunset was beautiful, of course we were fortunate that mother nature cooperated. The complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks and water are a nice touch. The capacity is also good, you don't feel overcrowded. Note for passengers - to locate the dock, walk behind the boardwalk (walk on the boardwalk businesses street side, not the actual boardwalk) and look for the Pirate cruise sign a bit left of Friendly Fisherman Restaurant as you're facing the direction of the water, that's the dock entrance (doesn't say Sunshine). The cruise was a high light of our family beach vacation, thanks for a great experience!
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Mandajay
Feb 15, 2026
A “Must Do”!! - Grace Steve were fantastic tour guides and we had a blast! Beautiful evening and we saw tons of dolphins!
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Jaylea
Feb 7, 2026
Great View - We had an absolute blast on the sunset dolphin cruise with Captain Jim and Mate Tracy! From start to finish, the experience was fun, relaxed, and incredibly memorable. We saw so many dolphins swimming, jumping, and playing alongside the boat. It never got old and felt genuinely special every time one surfaced. Captain Jim and Mate Tracy were fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. We learned so many interesting facts about dolphins, the local ecosystem, and the area, all while laughing and enjoying the ride. And the sunset… pure magic. Gorgeous colors, calm water, and the perfect way to end the day. The glass of wine was a fun and added bonus! If you’re looking for something fun, informative, and unforgettable, this cruise is a must-do. I would absolutely go again! 🐬🌅
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Bobbie_j
Dec 31, 2025
Dolphins and beautiful sunset - Nice boat ride to watch the sunset. There were dozens of dolphins in the bay. The captain drove around to help us see the dolphins first, and then went out toward the sunset to give us a better view. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Steven_d
Dec 30, 2025
Great sunset booze cruise - Had a great time, wonderful crew, beautiful and enjoyable even in unFloridian cold weather. Wine and beer flowed freely, great sunset views, lots of dolphins.
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Sallyko8582cr
Dec 25, 2025
Sunset Christmas Eve - Such a fun time of seeing some dolphins, enjoying the sunset, drinking wine, and singing along. The crew was amazing. They made the trip a great experience.
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Cara_m
Mar 21, 2026
Misleading description - The description said comfortable seating which meant metal benches and also mentioned "open decks". There were no open decks, it was all covered. The tour guide's personality was fantastic and of course the scenery is beautiful but I don't think it was worth $50 a person
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).