Island Time
Dolphin Sunset Sail

The experience

Sailing, scenery and a little celebration.

Island Time’s supplied offer starts with dolphin watching around the waters near Shell Island and ends with a sunset cruise back toward the dock. Music is part of the experience, with games and dancing described for the return. Think of a social evening on a sailing catamaran, not a narrated dinner cruise.

The operator describes a route through St. Andrews Bay toward the Gulf. Its sunset information also notes that the trip can remain in the bay when the Gulf is rough. That means the best way to choose this experience is by the boat and atmosphere, rather than expecting a fixed offshore route.

The familiar rum punch is an onboard purchase, not an included open bar. The export mentions the drink without promising it is free; the current product and operator information describe a paid bar. Keep this two-hour sail separate from the operator’s longer Shell Island snorkeling trip.

Know your ticket

What is included?

Sunset sailing is not the three-hour snorkel sail. Island Time sells a separate Shell Island Snorkel & Sail. Snorkel gear, paddleboards and a swimming stop from that tour are not added to this two-hour sunset ticket. Source notes ↓

An evening on the water

From the lagoon into the evening.

An outline of the experience, not a fixed route or a minute-by-minute schedule.

1. 01

   Check in on North Lagoon Drive

   Head to the Island Time meeting point at 5201 N Lagoon Drive. The operator asks guests to arrive 30 minutes before the selected departure.

2. 02

   Cruise the bay and look for dolphins

   Watch the surrounding water as the crew takes the boat toward the Shell Island area. Weather can keep the outing within St. Andrews Bay.

3. 03

   Enjoy the sunset from the catamaran

   Take in the evening light with music aboard. Order a snack or drink from the paid onboard bar if you would like refreshments.

4. 04

   Return with music

   The uploaded offer describes games and dancing as the boat returns. The activity finishes back at its meeting point after the two-hour outing.

Start at the right place

North Lagoon Drive, not Bayside Resort.

Arrive before the sail begins

30 min before

Operator’s requested arrival

By date

Use the booked departure

2 hours

Sunset sailing duration

The operator’s sunset page supplies the 30-minute arrival request. No single clock time is displayed here as valid throughout the year; use the date and time on your confirmation. Logistics checked October 9, 2026.

A little preparation

Before you go.

Ratings, with context

What the numbers say.

These are the review totals in the September 25, 2026 API export. The combined score is supplied by the API; it is not an average of the two rounded scores above. The export contains rating totals rather than individual review text. Read traveler reviews on Viator for recent accounts.

Useful answers

A few things to know.