Fort Lauderdale sunset cruises: six sailings compared, from $33 to $1,605
The flagship: best rating with a sample worth having
If you want one recommendation, it’s the Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown. It rates 4.7 stars from 61 reviews, includes hotel pickup and parking in the $55 price, and runs a 7 PM sailing from 8 March through 7 October that holds the sunset for a continuous stretch. That covers the school-break peaks and most of the summer.
Every Fort Lauderdale sunset cruise
Five cruises carry sunset for at least part of the year. One (the Water Taxi) sails daytime only, 11 AM to 3 PM. A seventh listing, the Venice of America Boat Tour, is the same cruise as Millionaire’s Row — same operator, same dock, same route — at $39 instead of $36. We explain the overlap on the cost page.
Most bookedFort Lauderdale: Millionaire's Row Cruise with Drinks
Sunset specialistFort Lauderdale: Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Rocket
Best ratedEvening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Dinner includedFort Lauderdale: Intracoastal Waterway Dinner Cruise
Private charterFort Lauderdale Private Sunset Cruise for Groups (15-45)
Daytime onlyFort Lauderdale's 90 minute Premier Sightseeing Cruise
Which sunset cruise is right for you?
Three very different options: the cheapest that runs at sunset, the best-rated all-rounder, and the one where you pick the departure time. Pricing moves with the boat and the season.
| Fort Lauderdale: Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Rocket | Top pickEvening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale Private Sunset Cruise for Groups (15-45) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $55 | $1,605 (boat) |
| Duration | 1–75 min | 2 hours | 2–4 hours |
| Sunset | No times listed | 7 PM (Mar–Oct) | You choose the slot |
| Rating | 3.7 from 52 | 4.7 from 61 | 5.0 from 2 |
| Best for | Atlantic views | Most people | Groups & couples |
| Free cancellation | ✓ Up to 24 h before | ✓ Up to 24 h before | ✓ Up to 24 h before |
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Check the calendar before you book. Sunset sailings have date gaps when they miss the sunset entirely. The booking calendar is the authority for your specific date — use the table on /sunset-times/ to know which sailings hold sunset in the month you’re visiting.
Read the tour reviews first
We’ve written up the main cruises in detail — ratings, sub-scores, what reviewers actually say, and which reviews matter. Start with the downtown cruise (the flagship), or browse all cruise reviews.
Can’t make these dates?
Browse more available Fort Lauderdale sunset cruise and find one that fits your schedule — all with instant confirmation and free cancellation.
Still deciding? Read what an evening on the water actually costs or where the boats leave from.
Frequently asked questions
How many Fort Lauderdale sunset cruises are there?
Six bookable GetYourGuide listings, plus a seventh that overlaps with one of them. Five carry sunset for at least part of the year. One (the Water Taxi) is daytime-only, 11 AM to 3 PM. All are on this page.
Which Fort Lauderdale sunset cruise should I book?
For most visitors: the Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown ($55, 4.7 stars, 61 reviews) if you want the best rating with a real sample. On a budget: the Millionaire’s Row cruise ($36, 75 minutes). For a group: the private charter ($1,605 per boat, 15–45 people) lets you pick the departure time. For Atlantic views: the Sea Rocket ($35, 3.7 stars from 52 reviews).
Do sunset sailings really miss the sunset?
Yes. Sunset in Fort Lauderdale ranges from 5:28 PM in late November to 8:16 PM in late June, and boats depart at fixed times all year. The Millionaire’s Row 5 PM sailing misses sunset from 20 April through 25 August. The downtown cruise 7 PM runs the sunset from 8 March through 7 October. The full table shows which sailings hold sunset in which months.
Can I book same-day?
Usually, but GetYourGuide’s availability calendar is the authority. Most cruises offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, so booking a day or two ahead locks in your spot with no penalty if plans change.
Do I need transportation to the dock?
The downtown cruise ($55) includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Others depart from Bahia Mar (Sea Rocket, dinner cruise, private charter) or downtown (Millionaire’s Row, Water Taxi). Full parking and distance info is on the departures page.