The 10 Best Sunset & Dinner Cruises in the Pacific

1.Captain Cook Cruises Fiji – Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 314 reviews · from $87Our pick

Sail from Port Denarau on the twin-deck SV Fiji One for about three hours. You’ll receive a welcome drink, watch the sunset over the Mamanuca Islands, enjoy a tropical barbecue buffet, and see Fijian music and dancing. Hotel pickup is offered from Nadi and Denarau, with lobster available as an upgrade.

“Its a great experience as for a 3 hour activity, everything was perfect the team had a great customer service. The host had such a sense of humour.”

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2.Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $156Top rated

Join Captain Leo or another Taboo skipper for a 2-hour-20-minute sunset sail from Mareto Public Beach. You’ll cruise inside and outside Moorea’s barrier reef, pass Cook’s Bay and Ōpūnohu Bay, hear island stories, and enjoy cocktails and fruit juice. The compact catamaran carries no more than eight people.

“Very nice trip. Winds were calm, so we had to motor around which was fine. Our captain was friendly and very knowledgeable . The clouds to the west were too dense for a nice sunset. Mother Nature has her way sometimes. We were on the island 10 days with no colorful sunsets, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.”

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3.Robinson Crusoe Sunset Cruise Including Dinner, Cultural Show & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · from $129

You’ll travel from selected Nadi, Denarau, or Coral Coast hotels to Robinson Crusoe Jetty, then take a short boat ride to the island. Expect a kava welcome, earth-oven lovo dinner, sunset views, string-band music, fire walking, and the Legends of the Pacific show. Local hosts such as Samson and guitarist Sam may add extra personality to the night.

“The short sail to the resort was pretty, arriving at sunset as advertised. The food was quite good and the shows were excellent! Transport to the drop off took and hour and a half, but I'm sure that can't be helped based on where our resort was! Pick up was on time!”

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4.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $267

Board a 46-foot sailing catamaran from your hotel dock, or transfer by skiff to the boat, then cruise around Bora Bora for about two hours. Captain Thelma, Alex, Camille, Dylan, or Jane may lead the trip. Expect lounge music, chaise lounges, nets, snacks, chilled drinks, and sunset views of Mount Otemanu.

“Had a good trip. Weather was great. Captain and crew were nice and friendly. Very relaxing. Laid on the front netting with my wife + the soft padded lounge area up front. They gave us towels for the back of our heads for comfort. Sunset Read more”

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5.Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Fire Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 6 hours · from $126

You’ll travel from Nadi by coach and boat to Likuri Island, where a welcome ceremony, beach bonfire, lovo buffet, firewalking, knife dancing, and Pacific cultural performances fill the evening. Allow six hours, though transfers can run longer. Hotel pickup covers many Nadi and Coral Coast resorts.

“what a great trip, value for money, so glad we didn't miss this in fiji.”

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6.Bora Bora Sunset Cruise and Dinner at St James restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $296

Spend about two hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon aboard a traditional outrigger canoe, with a guide, sparkling wine, fruit, music, and sunset views. Then dine at St James in Vaitape. The small group holds up to 12 people, pickup serves main island hotels, and the experience is for adults 18 and over.

“Our tour guides were awesome, they made it enjoyable even with a cloudy sky and no sunset. The St James Restaurant was incredible. My husband and I would definitely book again!!”

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7.Captain Cook Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Sail from Denarau Island aboard the twin-deck catamaran Fini One for a three-hour Pacific sunset cruise. You’ll receive a welcome cocktail, enjoy a BBQ buffet with salads, and watch local singers, musicians, and dancers perform. Hotel pickup is available from selected Nadi and Denarau hotels. A lobster upgrade and bar drinks cost extra.

“We absolutely loved our Sunset Dinner Cruise..It was so well organised from pickup to dropoff.. It was so entertaining and plenty of yummy food and even though we didn't get to see the sunset because of the weather it really didn't matter..Would certainly recommend this cruise”

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8.Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Fire Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · from $87

Travel by coach and a calm-water jungle cruise to Robinson Crusoe Island for a Fijian kava welcome, lovo buffet, cultural dancing, fire walking, storytelling, and a fire and knife show. The evening begins at 5 pm and includes return transfers from selected Nadi and Coral Coast hotels. Expect a long night, wet beach landing, and paid drinks.

“An absolutely awesome experience for all ages, from the trip down the river, to the food, and the performance. Definitely one of our highlights of our trip.”

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9.Small Group Stargazing Tour Including Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $153

Meet guides such as Manu, Nono, Tonya, or Cy at Vaitape Pier for a three-hour sunset cruise and stargazing outing. You’ll sip sparkling wine, enjoy light snacks and music, then visit a private motu where a guide uses a laser or iPad to explain constellations and Polynesian navigation. Hotel and port transfers are included.

“I had a wonderful evening watching the sunset and sipping on champagne. Our guides were very friendly and provided a memorable evening out on the lagoon. The only thing missing was the stars since it was overcast. Otherwise, it was a wonderful evening set in an exceptionally beautiful setting.”

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10.Sunset sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $115

Set out from Vaapiti Moorea at 3 pm for a three-hour sunset sail with a small crew and up to eight passengers. You’ll look for rays, sharks, turtles, and colorful fish, hear stories of Polynesian navigation, use snorkeling gear, and enjoy fruit, juices, local specialties, and a cocktail as the sun fades.

“Very unique experience from taking a homemade boat but great experience. Not the fanciest excursion but JR and his brother made sure we enjoyed our time”

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