The 10 Best Sunset Cruises in Puerto Vallarta

1.Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,667 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Sail from Puerto Vallarta to Las Caletas for a sunset cruise, candlelit international buffet, open bar, and a large outdoor show with music, dance, acrobatics, and fire performers. The evening lasts about five hours and includes standard seating, but expect extra port and island fees.

“Everything was wonderful. A lot of people at the show, but it was very organized going from the show to dinner. The show was incredible, felt like I was in Disney World. Highlight of our vacation!”

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2.Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three hours sailing Banderas Bay aboard a premium Beneteau catamaran, or a 50-foot sailboat depending on the departure. Expect wine, an open bar, imported cheese, bruschetta, guacamole, and sunset views near Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon. Captain Sergio and Captain Ruben have earned special praise.

“The crew was excellent and the whole experience overall was professional and the boat was new and clean. Well worth the trip.”

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3.Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $87Best value

Spend three hours aboard Chica Locca’s roomy mega yacht in Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas. Guides such as Isai and Isaiah explain the whales, while Captain Nick helps find them. Expect premium drinks, guacamole, snacks, music, sunset views, and a city-light return cruise.

“Perfect combination of a sunset cruise and viewing whales! We saw several, learned a lot from the crew and there were cocktails and guacamole too-really fun! The boat is large and nice bathrooms, I would highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Bay of Banderas Luxury Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Spend three hours sailing Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas aboard a luxury monohull or catamaran. Your English- or Spanish-speaking crew serves an open bar and hors d’oeuvres while you watch the coast turn gold. Reuben and the crew have earned praise for friendly service and well-timed sunset photos.

“Everything was excellent - the yacht, the weather, the drinks, and the charcuterie. We really enjoyed it, and we highly recommend it. The captain and crew were friendly, and they kept the drinks flowing. We positioned for fabulous sunset pictures and took advantage!”

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5.Private Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $810Top rated

Sail privately from Marina Vallarta to Los Arcos and back in about three hours. Captain Philip, Captain Carlos, Ernesto, Nico, and Victor have all been praised for attentive service. Expect a clean yacht, open bar, charcuterie, city lights, and possible whale sightings.

“We had a great experience with Phillip and the crew despite some mediocre weather. They were attentive and the food and beverage service was excellent. Highly recommend for large groups and great service. The boat was very well kept and clean. No complaints!”

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6.Private Sunset Sailing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Sail privately from Marina Vallarta for about three and a half hours with a crew that may include Ricky, Angel, Jorge, or Papacito. Expect Sierra Madre and downtown views, drinks, snacks, a restroom on board, and a sunset finale. The cruise returns to the marina.

“This boat trip was worth every penny. Ricky (Papacito) and his crew took excellent care of us. If you want a relaxing sailboat ride along the coast, relaxing, taking in the views, with an incredible sunset, I couldn’t recommend this trip more.”

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7.Gay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Premium Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Cruise Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas aboard the gay-owned 48-foot yacht Escándalo. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, premium open bar, fresh hors d’oeuvres, WiFi, music, and three hours of sunset views with an LGBT+ friendly group of up to 15 people.

“This was a fantastic sunset cruise and the highlight of our vacation. We've been on many other day cruises and this was by far the best. The owner, captain, and crew were outstanding and extremely attentive. The drinks and hors d’oeuvres were delicious. We saw several whale breaches and a big variety of birds. The sunset was beautiful. The tour guide was very experienced and knowledgeable about everything we saw. We had a great time and learned a lot about the area and nature.”

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8.2 Hours Catamaran Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Sail from Nuevo Vallarta at 5:00 pm on a spacious catamaran along Puerto Vallarta’s coast. You’ll have an international bar, vegan ceviche, dips, tapas, pesto pasta, and possibly live saxophone as the sky changes color. The boat returns to the Paradise Village pier.

“Fantastic cruise, friendly staff, open bar was great. Don’t do this for the Food ( I’d say it was a 3 out of 10 ), but everything else was fantastic. Being here in January, we saw lots and lots of whales, fairly close by, for at least half the cruise. Awesome experience!”

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9.Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Premium Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about three hours aboard a luxury yacht with a maximum of 16 people. Vallarta Yacht Rentals serves drinks, wine, charcuterie-style bites, and snacks as you pass the Malecón, Los Arcos, Los Muertos, and Conchas Chinas at sunset. The cruise starts and ends at Bruma Café & Cocktails.

“This was a wonderful, intimate sunset cruise with the best wine I had the entire trip. Small bites, charcuterie and snacks were served throughout. The staff was wonderful and very attentive.”

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10.Sunset Sailing for Couples and Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Set sail from Marina Los Peines with Andie Alfano and the Ada Sailing crew for a three-hour Puerto Vallarta sunset cruise. The boat carries no more than 14 people, with snacks, drinks, cocktails, soda, and water included. Expect sea views, local history, and a relaxed Friday evening on Bahia de Banderas.

“the food was amazing! the crew was top notch! what a great experience!”

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