May
Sunset about 5.55pm, board 5.15pm. Calm — the dry season opens.
Off Trawangan's west shore
One sunset, the whole boat
A private, per-boat cruise timed to the dry-season sunset — roughly 5.55 to 6.05pm from May through September. Couples and small groups get a fixed golden-hour slot without sharing with strangers.
A Gili Islands sunset boat charter is a private, per-boat cruise off the west coast of Gili Trawangan, timed to the dry-season sunset — you book the whole boat, not a seat.
- The best sightline is off west Trawangan, where the sun drops behind Bali's Mount Agung.
- Turn the boat around and Lombok's Mount Rinjani rises to the east — two volcanoes on one short cruise.
- Private charter around Trawangan, Meno and Air only. Not a fast-boat transfer, not a multi-day cruise.
- Because the islands are vehicle-free, be at the meeting point fifteen minutes before boarding.
Approximate local time
When to board, month by month
Departure timing shifts through the season. These are planning figures — your captain confirms the exact boarding time the day before.
June
Sunset about 5.55pm, board 5.15pm. Calm but quite busy, so book ahead.
July
Sunset about 6.00pm, board 5.20pm. Calm, and the busiest month of the year.
August
Sunset about 6.05pm, board 5.25pm. Clear skies and warm water.
September
Sunset about 6.00pm, board 5.20pm. Quieter and better value.
October to April
Variable, and on request only. Regular rain makes this window unreliable.
Same boat philosophy
A couple, or a small group
You pay per boat, not per person, so the same charter serves both without a per-head surcharge.
The pitch
- Two of you
- A private deck and nobody between you and the horizon
- A small group
- A family, a birthday, a few friends
Typical add-on
- Two of you
- A cooler of sparkling wine
- A small group
- A canapé platter and a speaker
Common pairing
- Two of you
- A late turtle-snorkel stop off Meno first
- A small group
- A longer golden hour on a catamaran
What it costs
- Two of you
- The same boat rate, split two ways
- A small group
- The same boat rate, split further
During Ramadan the islands are noticeably quieter, with some shops closed and beach parties paused — which many guests prefer for a calmer sunset and an easier dinner reservation afterwards.
Three hulls for the hour
Which boat for the sunset
Snorkel stops and the underwater statues are commonly bundled into the longer options, but wild sightings are never guaranteed.
Glass-bottom, sunset only
Ask for price per boat
- About 1.5 hours
- Up to 6 guests
- The golden-hour window, nothing else
- Best for a simple, short cruise
Speedboat, turtle stop plus sunset
Most asked forAsk for price per boat
- About 2 hours
- Up to 8 guests
- A Meno turtle stop before the light goes
- Best for a fuller afternoon
Small catamaran, extended golden hour
Ask for price per boat
- About 2.5 hours
- Up to 10 guests
- More deck space and a slower drift
- Best for groups and celebrations
Quoted separately
What you can add to the boat
None of this is included by default. Confirm your choices when you book so the crew can provision the boat before your slot.
Drinks package
Sparkling wine, beer or soft drinks on ice. Confirm your alcohol preference when booking.
Canapé platter
Light bites plated on board. Vegetarian option on request.
Onboard photographer
A 30 to 45 minute golden-hour shoot, with a digital gallery delivered after.
Snorkel gear and a turtle stop
Masks, fins and a guided stop before sunset. Dry-season visibility is best.
Bluetooth speaker
Your own playlist, with the volume kept low near shore.
Four steps
How booking works
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Message us
Your date, group size and preferred boat. You get the exact boarding time for that day.
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Pick boat and add-ons
Confirm the charter option and any drinks, canapés or photographer.
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Lock the slot
A written quote and a hold on your sunset window.
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Meet at the jetty
Arrive fifteen minutes early for the walk or cidomo to the boat, then push off for golden hour.
Straight answers
Sunset cruise questions
Hold a sunset slot
Send your date, group size and preferred boat. You get the exact boarding time and a per-boat quote before you commit — no per-person seat pricing, no shared boat.