How to pick a sunset cruise

• Under sail: classic schooners and sailboats. Quieter, and the crew often lets guests help raise the sails.
• Big catamarans: more room to move around, often with a bar, music and the lowest price per person.
• Dinner and champagne cruises: food or drinks included. Check the listing for what's in the price.
• Private charters: the whole boat for your group, good for proposals, birthdays and families.

Most sunset cruises last about two hours and leave around an hour before sunset, so the start time moves through the year.