Sunset Sails

Red sky at sunset over San Diego Bay
Golden hour aboard Wolf

San Diego Sunset Sails

Sail San Diego Bay as the sun goes down, with cocktail hour on deck. Bring your own beer and wine. Shared seats $119 per person, or the whole boat for up to 6 for $357.

  • Timed to the sunset
  • Bring your own beer and wine
  • Full refund if we cancel for weather

Choose your sunset sail

Both sails last 2.5 hours and leave from Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle Marina on Harbor Island. Start times change with the seasons, so we're always on the water at sunset.

Shared Sunset Sail

$119 per person
2.5 hours · up to 6 guests

Book a seat and share the sunset with up to 5 other guests. Great for couples, solo travelers and small groups.

Private Sunset Sail

$357 per boat
2.5 hours · just your group, up to 6

The whole boat for your group. Perfect for anniversaries, proposals, birthdays and a romantic sail for two.

Prices are before 12% taxes and fees. For 3 or more guests, the private sail costs the same or less than shared seats. Online booking is paid in full; to arrange a deposit, call or text us.

What a sunset sail is like

Sunset behind Wolf's mainsail

We're out on the bay as the sun goes down, then sail back to the marina as dusk sets in and the city lights come on.

  • Cocktail hour on deckBring your own beer and wine. We supply soft drinks, water and snacks.
  • Real sailing at golden hourWolf always tries to sail; we motor only when we have to. Relax on deck, or take the helm.
  • Your musicPlay your own sunset playlist over Bluetooth.
  • Warm and cozyIt cools down on the water after sunset, so we keep blankets aboard.

Sunset on San Diego Bay

Downtown San Diego lighting up at sunset, seen from the bay

Downtown lights up

The skyline glows as the sun sets behind us.

Sunset under the bow of the USS Midway

Under the Midway

The aircraft carrier museum framed by the evening sky.

Sunset over San Diego Bay from aboard Wolf

Golden hour

Every sunset on the bay is a little different.

Good to know

Start times change with the seasons

We have a summer start time, a spring and fall start time, and a winter start time, so we're always on the water at sunset. You'll see the times when you book, or call or text us.

Drinks

We ask guests to bring their own beer and wine. Soft drinks, water and snacks are on us.

What to wear

Bring a warm layer and soft-soled shoes; it gets cool on the water once the sun goes down. What to wear sailing

Where we meet

Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle Marina, 1450 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, by the seal fountain at the parking lot entrance. We give you a $5 parking voucher that covers your sail time. Get directions

Other ways to sail with us

Day sailing tours

Shared day sails for $109 per person, with Captain Sal's favorite midday wind.

Sailing tours →

Private charters

The whole boat for up to 6, with day and 4-hour wildlife sails from $259.

Private charters →

Bigger groups

More than 6 guests? Call or text 619-488-7763 and we'll arrange it with a partner.

San Diego sunset sail: your questions

What time does the sunset sail leave?

It depends on the season. We have a summer start time, a spring and fall start time, and a winter start time, so we're always on the water at sunset. You'll see the times when you book, or call or text us.

How long is the sunset sail?

2.5 hours, from the dock and back.

Can we bring beer and wine?

Yes. We ask guests to bring their own beer and wine. Soft drinks, water and snacks are included.

Will it be cold?

It cools down on the water after sunset. Bring a warm layer; we keep blankets aboard.

Should we book shared seats or the private sunset sail?

Shared seats are $119 per person. The private sunset sail is $357 for the whole boat, up to 6 guests, so for 3 or more it costs the same or less.

Is a sunset sail good for a proposal or anniversary?

Yes. Book the private sunset sail so it's just the two of you, or your group, and tell us what you're celebrating.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If we cancel for weather, you get a 100% refund. Cancellations made 24 hours or more before your sail are also fully refunded.

Catch the next sunset with us

Pick shared seats or the whole boat and choose a date. We'll see you at the seal fountain.