Port Royal's Mansions, Then the Naples Sunset From the Water
A narrated sunset cruise from Tin City past Port Royal's waterfront estates, aiming for the Gulf as the sun goes down.
The Double Sunshine ties up in Tin City, the waterfront shops off 5th Avenue South. Its sunset sailing leaves an hour before sundown, runs down the Gordon River past Port Royal and heads for the Gulf. Ninety minutes later it is back at the dock.
Tickets are sold per person in three age bands: adults from 13, children 3 to 12, and infants under 3. Parking is included. Snacks, drinks and the crew's tip are paid separately on board.
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The first stretch is the narrated one. The captain and crew talk through Naples history and the waterfront estates of Port Royal as the boat passes. Travelers who have done it recommend the right side of the boat for the closest look at the homes. Partway along, the sound system goes off and crew members on each deck carry on the commentary in person, several reviewers report. One found it hard to hear from the back of the boat.
Dolphins, birds, seasonal manatees and Keewaydin Island are on the listing's list of sights. The operator says plainly that dolphins are never guaranteed.
The Sunset Stop Depends on the Seas
The plan is to head out through Gordon Pass into the Gulf of Mexico, where the operator says the captain stops the boat for a few minutes to watch the sun go down. By the operator's account, the reflection on the water is where the Double Sunshine got its name.
That leg depends on the water. Travelers in 2022, 2023 and 2024 report rough water or weather kept their boat out of the Gulf; one watched the sunset from the waterway instead. One 2026 traveler wished the listing had said the boat might not reach the Gulf. Clouds and haze can hide the horizon too; on one July 2026 evening the captain blamed Saharan dust. Boats depart rain or shine, the operator says, and a sailing is called off when severe weather makes it unsafe.
Two Decks, a Bar and No Outside Drinks
The operator's FAQ lists the Double Sunshine for 128 passengers, 86 on the upper deck and 42 below, with men's and women's restrooms and a bar selling beer, wine, soda, water and light snacks. The drinking age is 21. Outside drinks are not allowed on this boat, and the operator asks guests not to bring their own food.
Reviewers who want shade, which the lower deck has, or a particular seat say to line up early. The operator describes the ride back as set to Jimmy Buffett songs. Some passengers sing along; a few found the music too loud. One 2023 traveler was told ahead of time that the Double Sunshine was unavailable and sailed on a single-deck boat instead.
A Departure Time That Follows the Sun
As of October 13, 2026, the booking calendar showed one sunset sailing a day: 5:45 PM for most of late October and 4:30 PM for most of November and December, once clocks fall back. All sales are final on this listing, with no refund for cancellations. The listing also notes the operator can cancel for bad weather or too few travelers.
Children 15 and under need a guardian aboard. The listing says the boat takes non-motorized wheelchairs. Service animals are not allowed on board, and the listing asks anyone traveling with one to call the operator's office first.
📍 Board in Tin City at 1200 5th Avenue South. The Double Sunshine docks behind Pinchers Restaurant; give the crew the name on your booking. Parking is free, and a 2026 traveler found the lots just west of the boarding area, by a Tin City park-and-walk sign.
Bring a light layer for the ride back after sunset; several travelers in the cooler months say it turns chilly on the water. Sunscreen and bug spray are on the listing's own packing list. Tin City's restaurants are steps from the dock when you get back, and 5th Avenue South is a short walk up the street.