Golden hour

See Miami from the water at sunset.

Bring your group together for a different view of the city. Pick a departure that runs into golden hour, check the forecast for your date, and let your captain handle the rest.

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Timing

When to book for sunset

Departures run every hour from 8 AM to 8 PM, Miami time. Sunset moves through the year, so aim to leave about an hour before it to be on the water as the light changes.

Months	Sunset in Miami	Departures to look at
November – January	about 5:30–6:10 PM	4:00 or 5:00 PM
February – March	about 6:10–7:45 PM	5:00 to 7:00 PM
April – May	about 7:45–8:10 PM	6:00 or 7:00 PM
June – August	about 7:40–8:15 PM	6:00 or 7:00 PM
September – October	about 6:45–7:40 PM	5:00 or 6:00 PM

Times are approximate. Check the exact sunset for your date, and the yacht’s available hours in the app.

Choosing a yacht

Pick the right yacht and hour

Every yacht is in the app, and you can browse without an account.

Check the hour is free

Pick your date and look at the departure times. Hours that are booked or blocked by the captain are crossed out.

Choose your marina

Search by marina name to find yachts leaving from the side of the bay you want.

Captain included

Every trip has a captain. The listing shows whether crew, a steward, a chef or a mate come too.

Duration that covers the light

Each yacht has a minimum number of hours. A package can keep you out through sunset and into the city lights.

Weather

If the sky doesn’t cooperate

The forecast for your trip date at the marina shows while you book. If the trip is called off for weather or safety, or the captain cancels, you get a 100% refund with fees included.

Turbo Yachts app: browse nearby yachts, search by name or marina, filter by type — App screenshots show sample data.

Turbo Yachts app: My Trips with upcoming bookings and items needing attention — App screenshots show sample data.

FAQ

Sunset trip questions

What time should I book for sunset?

Aim to depart about an hour before sunset. In Miami that is roughly 5:30 PM in early winter and about 8:15 PM in late June. Departures are available hourly up to 8 PM.

What if it’s cloudy or stormy?

The app shows the weather forecast for your trip date while you book. If the trip is called off for weather or safety, you get a 100% refund, fees included.