Golden hour, then lights on
Some crews would rather start the night on the water than end the day there. A sunset session is the short format: about three hours, a late-afternoon departure, the coastline sliding past and the sun dropping into the Andaman Sea while the music builds. You step back onto land with the whole evening still ahead of you.
The two sailing catamarans run this slot. Neon Tide 50 takes up to 30 guests and Bassline 55 up to 40, both with wide decks and bow trampolines – the spot everybody wants when the sky turns orange. If your crew is a dozen or fewer, Velvet Night 55 follows the same coast on a 5-hour charter, with a shaded flybridge for the view and an air-conditioned saloon below.
Timing is the whole point, so we plan backwards from the sunset, which falls around 18:30 on most evenings of the year. A departure close to 16:00 leaves room for a swim before the light goes, and the return is usually near 19:00. The exact time and pier are confirmed in your booking.
The calmest months run from November to April, when sunsets are most dependable. In the south-west monsoon, from May to October, the sunset run still sails whenever the weather allows, and the captain may keep the course closer to shore.
Boats that play this party
Neon Tide 50
- Up to 30 guests
- Length 50 ft
- Charter durations
Whole boat · price & availability confirmed on request
Bassline 55
- Up to 40 guests
- Length 55 ft
- Charter durations
Whole boat · price & availability confirmed on request
Velvet Night 55
- Up to 12 guests
- Length 55 ft
- Charter durations
- 3 cabins
Whole boat · price & availability confirmed on request
No boat matches both filters – try another size or type, or send us a request.
How the day runs
- Set 1Doors
Board in the late afternoon and claim a spot on the trampolines before everyone else does.
- Set 2Warm-up
Cruise along the west coast with a lighter playlist while the crew explains life jackets and swim rules.
- Set 3Swim break
A short stop at anchor if time and sea allow, with the crew supervising the water.
- Set 4Golden hour
The boat slows for the light; this is the moment the photographer is booked for.
- Set 5Lights on
The sun goes, the LED decoration takes over and the set gets louder on the way back.
Add-ons people ask for
- LED and party decoration that shows after dark
- A photographer for the golden-hour group photos
- A DJ to build the set into the sunset
- Light catering or a BBQ on request
- Hotel transfer, so nobody has to drive afterwards
All add-ons are on request and quoted with the boat – see the add-ons page for details.
Safe at sea, loud where it fits
House rules on every boat. Swimming happens at anchor, with the crew watching the water. Life jackets are on board for every guest. The captain decides the route on the day, and the music comes down to a respectful level inside national-park bays.
National-park fees are charged per person and paid on the day; they are not part of the boat price.
Questions before you board
How long is a sunset party cruise?
About 3 hours on Neon Tide 50 or Bassline 55, normally leaving around 16:00 and returning around 19:00. Velvet Night 55 sails the coast on a 5-hour charter.
What does a sunset session cost?
The 3-hour slot on the catamarans is priced on request. As a reference, Neon Tide 50 starts from ฿49,000 for 5 hours for the whole boat. Listed prices include 7% VAT.
Does it sail in the rainy season?
Whenever the weather allows. From May to October the monsoon brings more swell and showers, so the captain decides on the day.
Tell us the date and the crew size – we reply with the boats that are free and a final price.