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Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Fort Myers, USA
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Pratiwi_D ·
Mar 2026
Sunset sailing trip was FANTASTIC! Captain Joel and First Mate Sammy are very friendly and accommodating. We went full sail, there was plenty of wind that day in late March 2026. I sat on the hammock the entire trip and loved it! Saw lots of dolphins… breaching, jumping and being playful. Would definitely do this trip again.
· Marcia_S ·
Mar 2026
Fantastic sunset cruise! This is the one to choose if you want to have a nice relaxing time with great hosts. We saw dolphins and heard historical things about the area. My husband and I had a wonderful time!

Overview

Unwind after a long day aboard a relaxing sunset cruise along Fort Myers Beach. Watch as the sun starts to dip below the horizon and changes the sky from blue to several hues of oranges, reds, and pinks. Relax on the spacious catamaran with a drink in hand and watch as the scenes pass you by.
  • Learn about the local ecosystem from your captain
  • Enjoy included non-alcoholic drinks while you sail
  • Soak up the warm Florida sun from the decks
  • Relax and rejuvenate on the open water

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Beer and Wine available for purchase onboard. Credit Cards are the only accepted form of payment for all onboard purchases.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 18400 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA

    We are conveniently located near Fort Myers Beach at the Getaway Marina. Please ensure you arrive at our docks at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of your sail.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Florida has some gorgeous sunsets, and a memorable way to see one is on this group catamaran sailing tour from Fort Myers Beach.

Meet your captain, crew, and group at the departure point, and then get settled into your boat with a provided non alcoholic drink in hand. There are two sailing times you can choose from: either the day time which is popular for families with kids, or the evening cruise where the sunset is the main feature.

This family-run company prides themselves on eco-tourism and strives to conserve, preserve, and clean up the area’s ocean. You’ll leave no trace from your sail, and possibly take out stray trash if you see it floating in the ocean too.
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Sanibel Island Lighthouse

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Fort Myers Beach

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Sanibel Island

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Sanibel Causeway

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Fort Myers

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Must be able to easily climb a couple of steps.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Karen_H
Captain Joel and first mate Kate were both wonderful! The Copacetic is a beautiful vessel. Very safe and very comfortable. Nothing compares to clipping away under full sail which we did. Multiple dolphin sightings, beautiful views of the coastline, ice cold refreshments and a stunning sunset all included. I highly recommend this tour!

Reviews

4.9
based on 492 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic Sunset Sail on Copacetic

Pratiwi_D, Mar 2026
Sunset sailing trip was FANTASTIC! Captain Joel and First Mate Sammy are very friendly and accommodating. We went full sail, there was plenty of wind that day in late March 2026. I sat on the hammock the entire trip and loved it! Saw lots of dolphins… breaching, jumping and being playful. Would definitely do this trip again.

Copacetic Sunset Sail

Shirlee_C, Mar 2026
Sunset cruise out of Ft Myers was great! So cool to watch captain David and first mate Jake handle the boat with expertise. Would definitely recommend and do it again!

Awesome sunset cruise!

Marcia_S, Mar 2026
Fantastic sunset cruise! This is the one to choose if you want to have a nice relaxing time with great hosts. We saw dolphins and heard historical things about the area. My husband and I had a wonderful time!

Loving Sunset

Nancy_V, Mar 2026
very friendly and lovely sunset cruise. very knowledgeable captain crew was friendly could upgrade the wine but it was good

Wisconsin Loves Catamarans

Rachael_M, Feb 2026
This was such a wonderful ending to an amazing trip! The Captain and Busan was outstanding, informative, but also laid back where we never felt we had to interact---it was a full boat, but it felt like it was just me and my partner.

Beautiful night

tylerkeoppel, Feb 2026
Perfect way to enjoy the water and the sunsets in Fort Meyers. Crew was so nice and accommodating. Would highly recommend

Wonderful low key sunset...

Dollene_Q, Feb 2026
Wonderful low key sunset cruise. Just perfect! Easy to find and the crew were great. We would highly recommend

Sunset Cruise

Peggy_H, Feb 2026
Excellent experience. The captain was willing to follow any dolphins we sighted. He made sure the boat was positioned perfectly for pictures. He was a wealth of knowledge and so pleasant to spend the evening with!

Relaxing sunset

Ronald_S, Feb 2026
This was a relaxing sunset sail with a friendly crew and passengers. I highly recommend this to anyone.

The captain was friendly,...

Christy_G, Jan 2026
The captain was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. We saw dolphins off in the distance too and really enjoyed our time.

Padded benches not too...

Michael_D, Jan 2026
Padded benches not too bad. Little crowded. Its a sit down trip. Save padded seats for older folks. Nice sail boat, goes fast if windy. Friendly captain and crew mate. Pretty chill, worth $70 for sure to go in the water and hope for a sunset!

Captain and First Mate

Haley_B, Jan 2026
Everything was beautiful! Joel and Sammy were so good. The sunset was awesome! Ppl really enjoyed this experience.

Awesome experience with a stunning view!!

Lenayingli, Jan 2026
I took the sunset cruise yesterday at Fort Myers with Cpacetic Sailing. It is the most stunning sunset I've ever seen! The crew took great care of the tourists on the boat, with smooth and comfortable sailing experience, best view before, during, and after sunset and touring around the bay, variety of drinks, great music, and also photo taking! Highly recommend!!

Great little tour! ...

Brian_W, Dec 2025
Great little tour! Captain and first mate were fantastic, even waited a little extra for another party who was running late. We lucked out with a really nice sunset. Would definitely do it again.

Best Sunset Cruise

Kristin_W, Dec 2025
Excellent! Kind, attentive, knowledgeable. Great music selection, boat clean and not over crowded. Offered drinks, pay for alcohol. Easy and relaxed. Take this cruise it's well worth it. We got the sails up and saw the sunset and felt the wind so great!

This is a great...

Stephanie_S, Nov 2025
This is a great experience. We would definitely do this again. Staff was great and ship was comfortable. This was a very nice time.

It was a great evening!...

Krista_U, Nov 2025
It was a great evening! Crew was friendly, kids were ecstatic seeing multiple dolphins throughout the evening!

Sailing the night away …

Amy_E, Nov 2025
This was by far one of the best sunset tours that I have been on. The Captain and First Mate were both knowledgeable and accommodating. My group was astonished by the view and commentary. Thank you for a wonderful time and we will definitely be back!!

Copacetic sea travel

Brenda_R, Nov 2025
The captains were knowledgeable, friendly and extremely courteous . They felt like family. This made this trip memorable. My husband and I are truly blessed and thankful o for the experience.

Amazing Sunset Sail!

Matthew_S, Nov 2025
Sunset sail was amazing! Dave and Kaitie were awesome! Very enjoyable experience highly recommend! Saw a ton of dolphins and sunset from the sail boat was spectacular! Staff was the best!

Perfect end to the day

Victoria_H, Nov 2025
The sail was beautiful and relaxing. Jake and Jack were great. Great sunset. My husband enjoyed getting to steer the boat.

Nothing compares to actually sailing!

Karen_H, Oct 2025
Captain Joel and first mate Kate were both wonderful! The Copacetic is a beautiful vessel. Very safe and very comfortable. Nothing compares to clipping away under full sail which we did. Multiple dolphin sightings, beautiful views of the coastline, ice cold refreshments and a stunning sunset all included. I highly recommend this tour!

Besties trip

JoElla_R, Oct 2025
This was a great trip. The team was super knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great sail and would definitely do this again.

Pretty amazing

Alex_C, Oct 2025
Captain & first mate were very polite, we enjoyed every moment. We are definitely doing this again. Sunset was beautiful

Awesome sunset cruise

Al_G, Aug 2025
It was an awesome boat ride with two exceptional guides. We also got to see an amazing sunset. Would definitely do it again!

Beautiful

Brandy_T, Aug 2025
Our catamaran trip was incredible! The captains were so kind and attentive they truly elevated the whole experience. We saw stunning dolphins and watched a gorgeous sunset. It was unforgettable

Definitely recommend!

Gage_E, Jul 2025
This was an amazing experience, both the gentlemen on the boat were very informative and answered any questions about the boat, area, and sailing and enjoyed what they were doing, would recommend to anyone, plus complimentary refreshments and the option to buy drinks made it enjoyable for all ages!

An awesome experience

Jennifer_W, Jul 2025
Great time-our 11 year old daughter even got to steer the boat some!! Very relaxing and great time!!!

Boring and rude

michelle_b, Jul 2025
Don’t do this trip. Very boring, and the Co-captain made racist comments towards me and my friend. I asked him to play more upbeat music, and he said no twerking to Cardi B allowed. I was trying to help him improve the atmosphere of the boat, since everybody looked like they were about to fall asleep. My friend and I, who were the only black people on the boat, both said, We don't twerk or listen to Cardi B Then he proceeded to tell me he used to run a boat up and down the river, and all he heard and saw was Cardi B and women twerking. How much more racist can you be? I was so embarrassed and humiliated. My friend and I are in our mid-50s, and why would you assume we would want to twerk on your boat on a sunset cruise, other than you assuming we were black, so this is the only music we know. Also, it was my birthday along with a few other people's, and he acknowledged their birthdays but never mentioned mine. He would walk right past us and offer other people drinks. I would have to call him over to get a water bottle.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we want to start by offering our most sincere apology. Reading your review was upsetting, and we’re truly sorry that what should have been a joyful celebration on the water became a hurtful and disappointing memory. There is absolutely no excuse for the comments that were made to you and your friend. We’ve spoken at length with the crew member involved, and want you to know he has been counseled directly and thoroughly. He understands how inappropriate and offensive his words were… not just in content, but in the assumptions they reflected. He feels terrible for the way he made you feel and is committed to using this moment as a serious learning experience. We want to ensure this never happens again to anyone else. This is not who we are. It is unacceptable that your birthday was overlooked, that you were made to feel excluded, and that you were treated with anything less than the respect and hospitality every guest deserves. No one should ever feel unwelcome or singled out… especially not on what should have been a special and relaxing occasion. Please know how deeply sorry we are for what you experienced. We are grateful you brought this to our attention, and hope you’ll consider this message not only as an apology but as a promise that we will be better. Regards, Aaron Andrews Copacetic Sailing

Loved it!

Tammi_H, Jul 2025
We loved our excursion with Southwest Florida Sunset Sail. They were very nice. It was a beautiful sunset, and we saw some dolphins. It exceeded our expectations. We would definitely do it again.

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