Skip to content
Crew serving welcome drinks and canapés on a yacht deck

Golden sunset into blue hour

Romantic Private Dinner Cruise in Bali

The deck, the crew and the horizon to yourselves for one evening: a plated dinner at sea off Benoa or Serangan.

Simple private boats from about IDR 6,000,000, as of 2026

Built around the light

Golden hour on open water, then dinner as the sky moves through sunset into a deep indigo blue hour.

On a shared cruise you dine beside forty other guests. On a private buyout the boat carries only your party, the crew works to your schedule, and candles and warm deck lights come on as daylight drops.

Couple toasting at sunset under a yacht hardtop beside a grazing board

Choose your evening

Indicative prices as of 2026, subject to change. Final quotes depend on date, boat and add-ons.

Sunset over Benoa bay seen from a wooden deck rail

Simple private boat

3–4 hrs · Two guests

  • Benoa
  • Nusa Dua waters

Dinner added on, in close-in Benoa and Nusa Dua waters.

from IDR 6,000,000

Yacht stern sunpad laid with towels and drinks

Hourly private charter

2–3 hrs

  • Sunset to dinner

A short sunset-to-dinner slot for a compact evening.

from USD 113/hour

Couple at a yacht cockpit table set with fresh fruit

Motor yacht or catamaran

4–6 hrs · Mid-size

  • Proposal
  • Small group

Room for a proposal reveal or a small celebration group.

from USD 1,500/day

Yacht cabin interior with a double bed and lounge

Larger luxury yacht

5–8 hrs

  • Full styling

A statement anniversary with the full styling treatment.

from USD 3,000/day

Plated meal being served on board in a wooden interior

Sailing for the light

Bali sunsets sit roughly between 6:00 and 6:30 pm, so a 3:30–4:00 pm departure is a safe anchor.

  1. 1

    Board

    Two to two-and-a-half hours before sunset, at Benoa or Serangan.

  2. 2

    Cruise out

    Time to reach calmer open water before the light turns.

  3. 3

    Golden hour

    On open deck as the sun drops toward the horizon.

  4. 4

    Lights on

    Candles and warm deck lighting switch on as daylight fades.

  5. 5

    Blue hour

    Dinner and photos while the sky turns deep indigo.

Operators reschedule for weather rather than sail into rough conditions, so the evening stays comfortable.

The boat, then the romance

The base rate is the boat and the crew. The romance is mostly in the add-ons.

Usually in the base rate

  • Licensed captain and crew
  • Standard fuel on popular routes
  • Iced water and soft drinks
  • Safety equipment and basic gear

Dinner cruise add-ons

  • Flowers, candles and a dressed table On request
  • Premium plated catering and cake On request
  • Alcohol and bar setup On request
  • Photography or videography On request
  • Hotel transfers and harbour fees On request
  • Drone footage Where rules allow

Many Indonesian charters also fold in meals and basic water activities. Each add-on is itemised at quote.

How booking works

Bali Premium Trip’s reservations team handles it directly.

  1. Message the concierge

    Date, occasion, guest count and departure: Benoa, Serangan or Sanur Marina.

  2. Get a matched quote

    A boat that fits, with dinner, decor and photography itemised and dated.

  3. Lock the timing

    Set departure so the cruise runs sunset into blue hour; choose menu and styling.

  4. Confirm and prep

    A deposit secures the date; the crew is briefed and decor staged.

  5. Weather check

    Calm-sea planning comes first; rough days are rescheduled.

Dinner cruise questions

Guest watching the sunset over a Nusa Penida cove

Tell us the occasion. We confirm the boat, the window and an honest quote.

Get in Touch

One named contact answers on WhatsApp, from first message to boarding.

Enquire Now