Booking choice: The sunset dinner show cruise, from $119 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Sunset cruises in Puerto Vallarta range from a five-hour dinner show to a small boat to the Los Arcos islands. They differ in length, food, crowd size and fees, more than in price.
Every tour below cancels free up to 24 hours before on Viator.
The quick answer
For dinner and a show, Rhythms of the Night at Las Caletas. For a calm sail with wine, the sunset sail. For a small group and all fees included, a luxury yacht. On a budget, the Los Arcos bioluminescence trip. For a party with fireworks, the pirate ship.
How do Puerto Vallarta's sunset cruises compare?
Only Rhythms of the Night includes a full dinner and a show; the others are two to four-hour trips with drinks and snacks.
| Cruise | Signature | Length | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythms of the Night | Dinner, open bar, ALMA show | 5 hours | 4.5 (2,075) | $119 |
| Sunset sail | Wine, cheese, open bar | 3 hours | 4.6 (452) | $99 |
| Los Arcos bioluminescence | Snorkel, beach sunset, glowing water | 3 hours | 4.8 (212) | $65 |
| Luxury yacht | Premium open bar, 16 guests max | 3 hours | 5.0 (12) | $140 |
| Pirate ship | Dinner, pirate show, fireworks | 4 hours | 4.4 (5) | $243 |
Rhythms of the Night: best for a full night out
A sunset crossing to Las Caletas, a candlelit buffet with an open bar and the ALMA show, in about five hours.
From $119, plus a $20 access fee and a peso port fee at check-in. See tickets, tiers and fees.
Want dinner and a show? Check your date for the sunset dinner show cruise.
Check dates for the sunset dinner show cruiseSunset sail: best for a calm evening
Three hours under sail with fine wines, imported cheese and an open bar, and whales in winter.
From $99 plus the same fees as the dinner show. Compare the two in dinner show vs sunset sail.
Los Arcos bioluminescence: best on a budget
A small boat to the Los Arcos marine park for snorkelling, a sunset from the beach and a swim in water that glows after dark.
From $65 with beer, soda and snacks, rated 4.8 from 212 reviews. The glow is strongest on dark, moonless nights.
Want to swim in glowing water? The Los Arcos trip adds snorkelling and a beach sunset.
Explore the Los Arcos bioluminescence tripLuxury yachts: best for small groups and couples
Three hours on a yacht with a premium open bar and appetizers, for at most 15 or 16 guests, with all fees included.
From $140; the gay luxury sunset cruise is the same format for the LGBTQ+ crowd, and the private yacht (from $770 per group) is yours alone.
The pirate ship: best for a party
A four-hour night cruise on a pirate ship with dinner, a national open bar, a pirate show and fireworks.
From $243, with only a handful of reviews on Viator so far, so it is a less proven pick than the others.
Which sunset cruise should you choose?
Match the cruise to the evening you want: a show, calm, a swim, privacy or a party.
- Dinner and a show: Rhythms of the Night.
- Calm and romantic: the sunset sail or a luxury yacht.
- Budget and adventure: Los Arcos bioluminescence.
- Your group only: the private yacht.
- Party night: the pirate ship, or Rhythms of the Night.
Decided on the dinner show? Check your date before planning the rest of the week.
Check dates for the sunset dinner show cruiseFrequently asked questions
What is the best sunset cruise in Puerto Vallarta?
It depends on the evening you want: Rhythms of the Night for dinner and a show, the sunset sail for calm, a luxury yacht for a small group, and Los Arcos for a budget swim in glowing water.
What time do sunset cruises leave?
In the late afternoon, timed to the sunset, which ranges from about 6:20 PM in late autumn to about 7:50 PM in early summer; check the time on your voucher.
Which sunset cruises include all fees?
The Vallarta Yacht Rentals cruises list all fees and taxes as included; the Vallarta Adventures trips add a $20 access fee and a port fee at check-in.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & ALMA Show
- Sunset cruise from the Puerto Vallarta maritime terminal and back
- Candlelit buffet dinner with live music (the Michelin-chef menu is Premier only)
- Unlimited open bar on the boat and at dinner
Sunset Sailing with Wine & Cheese
- Sunset sail on Banderas Bay on a sailboat (max 30 guests)
- Fine wines and imported cheese
- Open bar on board
Sunset & Bioluminescence at Los Arcos
- Boat ride to the Los Arcos marine park off Mismaloya
- Sunset from a beach, then a swim or snorkel
- Bioluminescence swim after dark (best on moonless nights)
