Tours/Monterey and Carmel/Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

4.8(57)Monterey and Carmel1 hour
VIATOR4.7(36)TRIPADVISOR4.9(21)

Description

Looking to impress your date or just treat yourself to something unforgettable? Our Sunset Cruise is the most popular (and most romantic!) way to experience Monterey Bay. Departing daily, 90 minutes before sunset, this dreamy 1.5-hour sail includes complimentary drinks and a light snack.

Tour Options

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Itinerary

90 min

Discover the beauty of sailing the Monterey Bay. Every day we motor through the harbor to see the sea otters, seals, and sea lions. Once out of the harbor, we set our sails and turn off the engine. Sit back and enjoy some complimentary beverages and a snack while you participate in true eco-tourism and use wind power to explore the Monterey Bay. What are you waiting for? Come Sail Monterey!

Highlights

Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Local/Professional guide

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Local/Professional guide
Not included
Gratuities
A tip for the Captain is hugely appreciated!

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Reviews(57)

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Tamarind_J
August 18, 2026
Got Lucky and Saw a Whale Tail!

We had a great time with Capt. Vince. He was nice and gave some commentary and answered questions, but our group was pretty chill, and he let everyone enjoy their time. We had good sailing weather and he even took us inland we got to see a juvenile humpback whale, which is rare that close to land!

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melodygrandell
August 3, 2026
Best Sunset Cruise Ever

We loved the sunset cruise we recently took with Captain Vince. The weather was perfect, the scenery amazing and we were taken care of with blankets (if needed), drinks and snacks. This was a birthday gift to my husband, and he had a great time. We also thoroughly enjoyed the music selection on board. We will be back.

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Eli_E
July 31, 2026
Sunset Sail

The captain was very helpful, the sail was amazing, I would tell everyone you must try a sail at least once in your life, we did 7 pm and the sunset was amazing, I would do it again!

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LeighAnn_O
July 24, 2026
Pleasant Time on the Bay

Not quite what I had expected but it was still a nice tour. The ride was fun and the sunset was beautiful. Not many drinks options and the only snacks were bagged snack mix, but the captain was great and it wasn't crowded.

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Cindy_J
July 21, 2026
Kiwi is an exceptionally...

Kiwi is an exceptionally talented Captain with a fun personality. We had a fantastic time learning about the sea life and Monterey Bay!

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Nelly_R
July 10, 2026
This was such an amazing...

This was such an amazing experience! I would recommend dressing warm but other than that it was amazing !

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Catherine_M
July 5, 2026
Keel boat spectacular

We got put on the smaller keel boat and it was AMAZING! Definitely ask for that! Our captain Paul was super chill and nice. We saw otters and seals but unfortunately it was too cloudy for a sunset. Paul had blankets which was nice too.

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Lori_B
July 2, 2026
Fantastic!

Very mellow and comfy We had blankets offered to us too We saw sea otters and sea lions also. We had a great time!

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mike_c
June 30, 2026
Nothing to write home about.

Travelers shouldn't expect much. This is a short 1.5-2hr circle around a small section of the Monterey Bay. Captain was friendly and hospitable- provided drinks and snack but there wasn't much to this little boat ride.

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Devon N
June 29, 2026
Great views, great vibes!

Such a beautiful tour! Our captain, Kiwi, was so great and she found some really awesome ways for us to have a good time even when the waves were too harsh for us to fully go out to sea. She was a wealth of knowledge about the local animals that we encountered and she had a very positive presence. This was a perfect trip to sit, enjoy, and just take in the views!

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