Is the Fornells Sunset Catamaran Worth €72, or Is There a Cheaper Way to Watch the Sunset on Menorca?
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For most people the Fornells catamaran sunset cruise is the one to book. It is the only sunset trip on Menorca with a real body of feedback: 4.7 from 171 reviews, two hours, €72 per person. The sailboat trip costs the same and has 33 reviews. The cheapest option, at €60, has four.
Three sunset trips side by side
| Trip | Duration | Price | Rating | What the listing says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran sunset cruise from Fornells | 2 hours | €72 | 4.7 from 171 reviews | sunset over the village of Fornells, snacks, swimming and snorkelling |
| Sailboat sunset trip | 2 hours | €72 | 4.0 from 33 reviews | “the best time of the day”, nothing more |
| Sunset with aperitif and a guide | 2 hours | €60 | 5.0 from 4 reviews | an intimate sunset away from the crowds, with an aperitif |
The catamaran: the only one that says where you are
The listing places the boat off the village of Fornells and says you can eat snacks on board or swim and snorkel in the warm water. That last detail matters. A sunset cruise usually means sitting still; this one also lets you get wet if you want to. The booking page is where to confirm what the snacks are, whether drinks are included, and whether the boat stops to swim before or after the sun goes down.
See times and prices for the Fornells catamaran sunset cruise
The sailboat: same price, less to go on
The sailboat trip has a one-line description and no stated departure point. A rating of 4.0 from 33 reviews is respectable but thin, and for the same €72 you get fewer promises than on the catamaran. Book it only if the booking page answers where it leaves from and what is included, because the listing summary does not.
Check the sailboat sunset trip
The aperitif trip: cheapest, smallest
At €60 it is €12 below the other two, and the listing talks about “an intimate sunset with your guide”. That wording points to a small group, not a boat full of people. With only four reviews, though, nobody can yet tell you how it works in practice. If you want quiet, ask the operator whether it is a boat trip or a viewpoint, since the summary does not say.
Look at the sunset aperitif trip
Who should skip it
Two hours on the water at €72 is a mood purchase, not a way to see Menorca. If you want to see coves and caves, the daytime three-hour Fornells coast boat tour costs €40, and our guide to what Fornells tours cost shows what the extra €32 does and does not buy. People who dislike a boat in the dark, or who get seasick, will do better with a sunset from the shore. For seasickness, ask a pharmacist before you go.
The recommendation
Book the catamaran from Fornells. It has the most reviews by far, the highest rating of the two €72 options and a stated plan for the evening. Choose the €60 trip only if a small group matters more than a track record. More evening and sailing options are on the sailing and catamaran trips page.
