Lake Havasu City · English Village dock · Narrated boat tours
Sunset Charter & Tour Co.
Watch the sun set over Copper Canyon on a 90-minute narrated cruise, then glide back past the island and a lit-up London Bridge on Lake Havasu’s top-rated boat tour.
Opens the operator’s booking page. Seats are limited, so booking ahead is recommended; the Sunset Copper Canyon Island Tour is $45 for adults.
Details checked October 2026
Type
Narrated boat tours
Sunset, canyon, lighthouse and gorge cruises
Admission
$45 adults
Sunset tour; kids 12 & under $40
Hours
Daily, at sunset
Departure times shift with the sunset all year
Time needed
90 minutes
Check in 15 minutes before departure
Parking
Free English Village lot
GPS 422 English Village; RV fit not stated
Boat seats
18
On the covered Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser
What you’ll see
Copper Canyon at golden hour
The sunset tour is an easy way to see the lake the locals talk about: canyon walls, replica lighthouses and the London Bridge, all narrated, with the sun going down along the way.
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Arizona on Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Start here
The Sunset Copper Canyon Island Tour
The 30-foot Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser leaves the London Bridge Resort Executive Dock and heads about 5 miles into the South Basin to Copper Canyon as the sun sets, then swings toward the North Basin and around the island. The captain covers the history of the bridge, founder Robert P. McCulloch and the canyon’s copper mining, and the return passes the city lights and the lit-up bridge.
RV tip: check in at the Ticket Booth at the foot of the London Bridge stairs at least 15 minutes early, and bring a layer in winter; it cools off quickly after sunset.
More to see
- Copper CanyonBoat-access only and managed by the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, it is named for the tarnished copper on its rock and an old mine above it.
- Replica lighthousesThe lake has 28 working replicas, including Umpqua River just past the Copper Canyon entrance and several around the island.
- London Bridge after darkThe cruise heads back past the city lights and the London Bridge, lit up for the evening.
- Bring your own drinksGuests can bring their own drinks, including wine and cocktails, plus a small cooler and light snacks. Bottled water is free; no stemware.
Why go
Lake Havasu’s top-rated way onto the water
Sunset Charter & Tour Co. is owned and run by Captains Kenny and Janene Samp. Tripadvisor ranks it #1 of 54 outdoor activities in Lake Havasu City, with a 4.9 rating from about 1,356 reviews and a 2026 Travelers’ Choice award, and the visitor bureau notes it has won Travelers’ Choice 10 years in a row.
The Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser is a covered, open-air pontoon that seats 18. It was built locally in the late 1980s as a water taxi, and the company bought it in 2011. The same company runs a daytime Copper Canyon tour, a lighthouse tour, a longer Sunset Experience and a Topock Gorge trip.
For RVers there is no boat to tow or launch: park free in the English Village lot, about 7 to 12 minutes from the RV parks below, and let someone else do the driving. Pets stay at camp, since only service animals are allowed on board.
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Arizona on Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Why it made our list
- Ranked #1 outdoor activity on Tripadvisor
- A 90-minute narrated sunset cruise
- Copper Canyon, lighthouses and the London Bridge
- Free parking in English Village
- Bring your own drinks and snacks
For RVers
Booking a cruise from your RV park
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Park in English Village
Set your GPS to 422 English Village for the free London Bridge English Village lot, then walk to the Ticket Booth at the foot of the London Bridge stairs. The company doesn’t say whether RVs or trailers fit the lot, so come in the tow vehicle.
Book ahead, check in early
Seats are limited, so book online, call (928) 716-8687 or stop at the Ticket Booth. Phone reservations need a credit card to hold the seat, and you should check in at least 15 minutes before departure.
Leave the dog at camp
Pets aren’t permitted on the boats; only ADA-recognized service animals are allowed. On warm days, don’t leave pets in a parked vehicle while you are out on the water.
Know the weather rules
Captains check the weather and lake conditions daily and may cancel when it isn’t safe; if no other departure works, you get a full refund. Cancel 24 or more hours ahead and you are refunded minus a 5% fee; later cancellations are charged in full.
What visitors say about Sunset Charter & Tour Co.
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 20, 2026.
#1 of 54 Outdoor Activities in Lake Havasu City.
Tripadvisor ranking, checked October 20, 2026 · tripadvisor.com
What visitors often mention
Topics Google reviewers mention most
Sunset cruiseKnowledgeable captainPontoon boatInformative tourCold towels
Google’s review topics put the sunset cruise (47 reviews) and the lake (47) at the top, followed by the knowledgeable captain (32), the pontoon boat (10) and the informative tour (8). Checked October 20, 2026.
Tour prices per adult
Prices from the company’s website and the visitor bureau, checked October 20, 2026. Sunset Experience and Topock Gorge are priced per person.
Good to know
Sunset tour, adults$45 90 minutes
Kids 12 & under$40 life jacket required
Daytime Copper Canyon$30 adults, 60 minutes
IncludedBottled waterCool towels (summer)Blankets (winter)
Prices from Sunset Charter & Tour Co.’s website, checked October 20, 2026. Departure times follow the sunset and are listed on the booking page; older listings with lower prices are out of date.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Sunset Charter & Tour Co.
- Address110 English Village, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
- HoursDaily, at sunset
Departure times shift with the sunset all year - Phone(928) 716-8687
- TicketsBook online, by phone or at the Ticket Booth
- Getting thereFrom AZ-95, head west on McCulloch Boulevard North toward the London Bridge. The Ticket Booth is in English Village at the foot of the bridge stairs.
- ParkingFree London Bridge English Village lot; set GPS to 422 English Village. RV fit isn’t stated.
There is no restroom on the Kon Tiki, so use the dock restrooms before you board. Departure times change through the year with the sunset.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Sunset Charter & Tour Co.
These are the Lake Havasu City RV parks we have visited and written up. All three are within about 12 minutes of English Village.
Lake Havasu State Park
Windsor Beach campground with 54 water-and-50-amp sites, three boat ramps, sandy beaches and lakeside cabins.
Havasu Falls RV Resort
Tidy full-hookup park on AZ-95 with level concrete pull-thrus, a heated pool and a busy rec hall.
Havasu RV Resort
Gated community of owner RV lots rented by the week, month or season, with two heated pools and a chip-and-putt.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Daily · Departs near sunset
Ready to watch the sun go down from the water?
Book a seat, park free in English Village, bring a drink and a layer, and let the captain do the rest.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos: the Bureau of Land Management Arizona (sunsets and pontoon boats; public domain), ksblack99 (Copper Canyon and London Bridge from the boat; public domain) and Dorian Wallender (Windsor Beach lighthouse; CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons; the images were resized. Video: RVerTV on YouTube (a Lake Havasu sunset cruise; the video doesn’t name the operator). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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