Celebrate golden hour with sandbar swims, floats, and music after dark
3.5 Hours
Floats, games, restroom
Celebrate sunset from the sandbar with time to swim, float, and play games. Drinks are available at the onboard bar; general-admission tickets purchase them separately.
Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows, and late arrivals are non-refundable. If the operator cancels due to unsafe weather or minimum passenger numbers, receive a full refund or reschedule.
Product ID: GBB79S
The Sunset Sandbar Party includes a 45-minute party cruise to the sandbar, followed by about 1 to 1.5 hours for swimming, floats, and games. Cruise back after dark with music and party lights.
Your cruise uses a Coast Guard-certified power catamaran with a maximum capacity of 49 passengers.
For tickets without open bar, drinks are purchased separately. The onboard bar accepts cash, card, and Apple Pay.
Gulfport Municipal Marina, 4630 29th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33711
Captains like Jason, Dylan, Paul, and their crews consistently earn high praise for being knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely attentive. Wildlife sightings are a real highlight, with dolphins and even manatees making regular appearances. The sandbar stop at Shell Key is a crowd favorite, and the Skyway Bridge light show adds something special to evening cruises. Crew members like Lexy stand out for keeping the energy up with great music and a welcoming vibe throughout. A few things worth knowing before you book: parking at Gulfport Marina is tight, so arriving at least 30-45 minutes early is a smart move. Bring a jacket for sunset and evening trips since it can get breezy once the sun drops. Some reviewers have noted occasional cancellations without advance notice, so it's worth double-checking your booking closer to the date. That said, the overwhelming majority of guests leave genuinely happy and many come back for a second trip.
We had a great time at the Sunset Boat & Dolphin watching with Captain Paul and Chase! I hosted my sisters bachelorette party in Seminole, and this was our last excursion of the weekend! It was a great way to end the bachelorette trip. I highly recommend! Captain Paul and Chase were entertaining and very nice! The sunset was gorgeous, we saw many dolphins, a double rainbow, drinks were very affordable, great selection of drinks, smooth ride. I highly recommend!!!
Meghan Crigamire
August 31, 2026
We had a great time at the Sunset Boat & Dolphin watching with Captain Paul and Chase! I hosted my sisters bachelorette party in Seminole, and this was our last excursion of the weekend! It was a great way to end the bachelorette trip. I highly recommend! Captain Paul and Chase were entertaining and very nice! The sunset was gorgeous, we saw many dolphins, a double rainbow, drinks were very affordable, great selection of drinks, smooth ride. I highly recommend!!!
Meghan Crigamire
August 31, 2026
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