Where do we meet for the cruise?

The exact dock or meeting point is provided after booking; the operator asks that guests arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled departure.

How many people fit on the boat?

The private charter accommodates up to 14 passengers per booking.

Are drinks or food allowed on board?

Policies vary; many private charters permit light catering and drinks but confirm rules and any corkage or cleanup fees when you book.

Is the cruise suitable for children and seniors?

Yes; cruises are family-friendly, but guests should be able to board the vessel and follow basic safety guidance from the captain.

What happens in bad weather?

Operators will reschedule or offer alternatives for safety; check cancellation and rescheduling policies when you confirm your booking.

Can we request a special route or narration?

Yes; captains can tailor the trip for birdwatching, shoreline sightseeing, or a quiet sunset route—note requests when booking.

Savannah Private Sunset Cruise: Up to 14 Passengers

Adventure Brief

Slide away from River Street and watch Savannah transform as the sun slips behind marshes and steeples. This private sunset cruise seats up to 14 guests, offers 1–8 hour options, and is built for quiet celebration or a low-country introduction from the water.

1–8 hours

easy

From $253.51

Watch a Savannah sunset from the water and you’ll understand why people come to the Georgia coast. This Private Sunset Cruise operates on the Savannah River and around the city’s tidal creeks, leaving from the city of Savannah, Georgia. Guests board a private boat for groups up to 14 people on flexible 1-to-8-hour charters that put the harborfront, sugar-white marshes, and the city skyline on equal display. The experience is simple: an attentive captain pilots a comfortable vessel into the low-country light. As the sun drops, marsh grasses and cypress swamps take on saturated oranges and pinks while historic brick warehouses and the riverfront’s cobblestone piers soften into silhouette. Key features include the broad Savannah River channel, tidal salt marshes lined with cordgrass and black needle rush, and the changing skyline of River Street and the historic district. Look for live oaks draped in Spanish moss along the waterfront and occasional dolphin fins cutting the surf in the harbor mouth. Why book a private cruise here? Because seeing Savannah from the water changes the scale. The city's grid and park squares—laid out after Savannah's founding in 1733—read differently from a boat: fortifications, cargo ships, and colonial rooftops form a layered backdrop framed by marshlands that are ecologically distinct to the southeastern coast. Captains on these charters can slow for birdwatching, angle toward sunset reflections, or give a short narrated tour about the area’s maritime commerce and coastal ecology. The flexible duration (choose from an hour to a full evening) makes this an ideal outing for a romantic date, family milestone, small group celebration, or corporate team evening. The vessel fits up to 14 passengers, keeping the vibe intimate and easy to manage. Practical details: arrive 30 minutes early as requested, bring a light jacket as evenings on the water grow cool, and prepare for photographers’ light that intensifies in the last 20 minutes before dusk. This is a locally focused, low-impact way to experience Savannah’s waterfront without needing a separate pier pass or complex logistics. Whether you’re after dramatic golden-hour skies, close-up birdlife in the marshes, or a relaxed cruise past historic waterfront architecture, a private sunset charter is one of the most transportive low-country experiences available around Savannah. Expect the sensory specifics: the salt-sweet smell of the estuary, the hush that falls as engines idle, the distant call of gulls and the rasp of oyster beds at low tide. Timing with the tide can change the route—captains know when to thread narrow creeks or linger near oyster bars where shorebirds congregate. These cruises are family-friendly across ages, and designers of private itineraries accommodate requests for champagne toasts, light catering—making a sunset on the Savannah water feel private, purposeful, memorable.