Sunset Cruises · Olympia, WA

Golden Hour on the
Puget Sound

Perfect for any occasion — or no occasion at all. Unwind with a glass in hand as the sun drops behind the Olympic Mountains, the water turns gold, and the whole evening slows down. This is the Pacific Northwest at its absolute best.

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Golden Hour Timed Departures
Up to 12 Guests
Year-Round Availability
Departing Olympia, WA
5-Star Google Rated
Perfect For

Any Occasion —
Or None at All

A sunset cruise doesn't need a reason. It's just as perfect for a milestone celebration as it is for a Tuesday evening with nowhere else to be.

Date Night

Skip the usual dinner reservation. A sunset cruise is an instantly elevated date — quiet, beautiful, and impossible to recreate on land.

Proposals

Golden hour over the water is one of the most asked-for proposal settings we see — timed perfectly so the question lands as the sky turns gold.

Birthdays

A more intimate alternative to a full-day charter — champagne, music, and a couple of hours of pure celebration as the sun goes down.

Anniversaries

A quiet, unhurried way to mark another year together — no crowd, no rush, just the two of you and a sky full of color.

Friends Get-Together

Gather your closest friends for an evening that feels far more special than another night out — cocktails optional, good company required.

Just Because

No occasion required. Sometimes the best reason to charter a yacht is simply that the sunset will be beautiful tonight.

Sunset over the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier from the Blu Notte yacht
The Experience

What a Sunset
Cruise Looks Like

We time your departure so the light is just right — usually 2 to 3 hours before sunset, giving you time to cruise out, find your spot, and watch the sky shift from blue to gold to deep amber over the Olympic Mountains.

Music plays from the onboard sound system, hors d'oeuvres are served on deck, and the pace is entirely unhurried. This is a short charter built around one perfect window of light — typically 3 to 4 hours, booked as part of a half-day charter.

Timed for golden hour
Hors d'oeuvres on deck
Custom playlist welcome
Views of Mt. Rainier & Olympics
Timing It Right

The Best Time
to Sail

~5–6pm

Winter

Early sunsets mean an earlier departure — often paired with dramatic, moody skies over the Sound.

~6–7pm

Spring

Longer days and milder evenings make spring sunset cruises some of the most comfortable of the year.

~8–9pm

Summer

Peak season for sunset cruises — warm evenings and the longest golden hour of the year over the water.

~6–7pm

Fall

Crisp air and quieter waters bring some of the most striking color in the sky all year.

Sunset Cruise Rates

Simple, Transparent
Pricing

Sunset cruises are booked as a half-day charter, timed for an evening departure. Includes a USCG-licensed captain, professional crew, fuel, non-alcoholic beverages, and hors d'oeuvres for up to 12 guests.

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Half-Day Charter
6 hours · evening departure timed to sunset
$4,595
Full-Day Charter
Full day · daytime cruising into sunset
$5,520
Questions

Sunset Cruise FAQs

Sunset cruises are typically booked as half-day charters starting at $4,595, timed so the evening departure aligns with golden hour. The rate includes a USCG-licensed captain, crew, fuel, non-alcoholic beverages, and hors d'oeuvres for up to 12 guests.
Departure time depends on the season — earlier in winter, later in summer. We help you choose the ideal departure time so golden hour falls during your cruise, typically beginning 2-3 hours before sunset.
Yes. Sunset cruises are one of our most popular requests for date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and proposals. The golden hour lighting over the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains creates an especially romantic atmosphere.
Yes. You're welcome to bring a playlist for the onboard sound system. Non-alcoholic beverages and hors d'oeuvres are included; alcoholic beverages can be brought aboard or arranged in advance — ask us about options when booking.
Blu Notte accommodates up to 12 guests for a sunset cruise, with the entire 54-foot yacht reserved exclusively for your group.
Sunset cruises are available year-round. Summer months (June-September) offer longer daylight and warmer evenings, while fall and winter cruises offer dramatic skies and quieter waters. We help you pick the best timing for the season.
Other Celebrations Aboard Blu Notte
Birthdays Weddings & Proposals Anniversaries Corporate Events Family Reunions Sunset Cruises All Events
Let's Watch the Sun Go Down

Ready for an
Evening on the Water?

Tell us your date and group size — we'll handle the timing so you catch the sky at its best.

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Swantown Marina, Olympia WA

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