Bora Bora Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Catamaran

Bora Bora Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Catamaran

The Bora Bora sunset cruise on the Vitamin Sea is the most popular way to end a day on the island. A 46-foot luxury sailing catamaran, a maximum of twelve guests, and two hours on the lagoon as the sky changes behind Mount Otemanu. Hotel pickup included, drinks flowing from the moment you board, and a crew that consistently earns its reviews.

This is the group version of the sunset escape, social, relaxed, and genuinely impressive. The catamaran is large enough that twelve guests never feels crowded. Sunbeds on deck, a shaded lounge area, large nets over the water, and an on-board sound system playing lounge music as you sail. The captain cuts the engine and lets the sails take over as the light drops. That silence, that movement, that sky, it is consistently described as a trip highlight by guests who have done every other activity on the island.

How the sunset cruise works

1. 01
   Hotel pickup by transfer boat — A transfer boat collects you from your resort jetty. Your pickup time is confirmed by email after booking and varies by resort. Check in with the operator on arrival in Bora Bora to reconfirm. The catamaran is berthed at the St Regis dock.
2. 02
   Board the Vitamin Sea — The 46-foot Vitamin Sea is waiting at the dock. Your hostess welcomes you on board and gets you settled on a sunbed or in the shaded lounge. Drinks are served immediately.
3. 03
   Sailing into the sunset — The captain hoists the sails, cuts the engine, and the catamaran glides silently out into the lagoon. Lounge music plays, snacks come out, and the crew positions the boat for the best view of the sunset over Mount Otemanu. Two hours on the water as the light changes.
4. 04
   Return to your hotel — The catamaran returns to the St Regis dock and the transfer boat delivers you back to your resort. Total time approximately two hours from first pickup.

What’s included

Who is this cruise for

• Couples — 87% of couples rated this five stars. The sunset, the sailing silence, and the drinks on deck make this one of the most reliably romantic two hours available in Bora Bora.
• Anyone ending their trip — multiple reviews describe this as the perfect final evening activity. It closes out a stay in a way that is hard to top.
• Groups of friends — the large boat and social atmosphere make this work well for small groups. With a maximum of twelve guests it never feels like a crowded party boat.
• First-time visitors who want the full Bora Bora experience — the view of Mount Otemanu at sunset from the lagoon is the defining image of the island. This is the best seat for it.

Is this cruise good for families?

Yes. The catamaran is large, stable, and calm on the lagoon. Infant seats are available. The two-hour duration is manageable for older children. The cruise departs at 4:30pm so it works as an early evening activity. Children sharing with two paying adults receive a discounted rate.

Good to know before you book

• Departure at 4:30pm — plan your afternoon activities to finish with time to return to your hotel before pickup.
• Book 56 days ahead on average — peak season availability fills quickly. Book early.
• Confirm pickup on arrival — check in with the operator when you arrive in Bora Bora to confirm your pickup time and resort.
• Swimwear optional — you can sit on the nets over the water but swimming is not part of this cruise. Dress for an evening on deck.
• Not wheelchair accessible — boarding requires mobility.
• Maximum 12 guests — the most intimate group sunset cruise on the island.