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Private Sunset Cruise (Panga, Boat & Yacht)

Huatulco, Oaxaca 03 Hours Starts 16:00 Cancellation up to 1 day before

About this experience

A romantic and scenic evening cruise navigating Huatulco's coast to behold the magnificent sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Departing in the golden hour, cruise past Chahué Bay (certified Clean Beach) and continue toward Tangolunda and Conejos Bays admiring oceanfront cliffs. On the open sea, the captain positions the boat for front-row sunset views as the sky turns orange and purple. Celebrate with a bottle of wine or chilled beers paired with savory hors d'oeuvres, while keeping an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, and jumping rays.

Key details

Destination
Huatulco
Duration
03 Hours
Start time
16:00
Operating days
Every day
Group size
2 – 10 people
Children ages
6 – 11 years
Cancellation
Up to 1 day before
Service
Spanish and English

What is included

  • Private boat charter (Panga, Boat, or Yacht), round-trip ground transfers (Panga: Santa Cruz Pier; Boat/Yacht: Chahué Marina), certified bilingual captain, maritime liability insurance, cooler with water and soft drinks, 4 beers per person, bottle of wine, and savory snacks.

Not included

  • Crew gratuities, port dock fee ($20.00 MXN p/p), additional food or beverage items.

Itinerary

  1. 03:30 PMHotel pick-up | 04:00 PM Pier departure | 04:30 PM Panoramic coastal cruise along Chahué and Tangolunda Bays | 05:30 PM Open sea positioning for sunset view, wine toast, beers, and hors d'oeuvres | 06:30 PM Twilight cruise back to marina | 07:00 PM Pier arrival and hotel drop-off.

Times are approximate and may vary with traffic and weather.

Meeting point

Hotel lobby or pier at Santa Cruz Marina / Chahué Marina.

Be there 15 minutes before the start time.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable beach casual attire, boat shoes or sandals, light sweater for the ocean breeze after sunset, sunglasses, and camera/phone.

Important notes

  • 100% private charter service. Departure time adjusts between 04:00 PM and 04:30 PM depending on the season to perfectly match sunset.

Cancellation and conditions

  • You can cancel up to 1 day before the date of the experience.
  • Minimum of 2 people per booking.
  • Child rate applies from 6 to 11 years; older travelers pay the adult rate.
  • After payment you receive your coupon and itinerary in PDF by email and in My trips.
  • Read the terms and conditions
From$5,568MXN
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