Key West Sunset Sail: Historic Schooner Experience

Embark on a historic schooner experience in Key West and set sail into the stunning sunset. Help raise the sail, take the wheel, or simply relax and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stock Island Marina Village - Boarding location
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Wine tasting experience
  • On-board restrooms for convenience
  • Beer and wine selection included
  • Champagne upgrade option
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a stunning Key West sunset journey aboard the historic ship When And If! Originally commissioned by Colonel George Patton with the words, ‘Upon the conclusion of the war, and if I make it back, Bea and I will voyage across the globe!’ Stand on the stunning teak surfaces, assist in hoisting the sail, try your hand at the wheel, or simply unwind…

Location
7009 Shrimp Rd
Shrimp Road
We are docked at slip H16 at the Stock Island Marina. Directly in front of the new Sloppy Joe's Dockside bar and restaurant. There is ample free parking. Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the start of the sail to ensure plenty of time to find the boat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Clairetu9854lc
Jun 3, 2024
Beautiful Sunset Sail - Beautiful ship with a friendly and fun crew! Everyone on board was so kind, social and they kept the beverages coming! An absolutely beautiful evening with a beautiful sunset view (we also saw some dolphins!) 10/10 would recommend this for anyone visiting Key West!
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K5891yzwilliaml
May 12, 2024
Awesome Experience with a lot of history! - Captain Andy and the crew were wonderful - helped answering questions about “When and If”, the cruise and how they sailed the boat. “when and If” was custom built for General George Patton and has quite a history. Don’t forget to explore below deck to see the true beauty of this twin masted schooner. The cruise itself was awesome and the relaxation of moving through the water under sail cannot be understated … not to mention the spectacular sunset! This is a “must do” item for your visit to Key West!
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Jo_freddie
Apr 19, 2024
Highly recommend it!!!! - We did our research and wanted a beautiful scooner, made out of wood, neither crowded nor a party boat. This one experience surpassed our expectations! Great history behind this gorgeous and well cared vessel. The captain and crew were very welcoming, caring, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend it!!!
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Stephanie_s
Apr 15, 2024
perfect birthday celebration - So much fun! Great time on a historic ship! Would recommend this to anyone who wants to get out to see the sunset or looking for an enjoyable evening.
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Harold_r
Apr 12, 2024
Highlight of our week! - A must when visiting Key West! The captain and crew were outstanding! It was cloudy so we didn’t see much of a sunset but the sailing was wonderful. We will be in Salem Mass. this summer and will sail with them again up there!
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516suea516
Apr 11, 2024
Perfect experience - Captain Andy and his crew gave us a perfect sunset cruise experience. It was a smaller group which gave a more intimate experience. I would definitely do it again
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Ckbarnes
Mar 31, 2024
Really liked this sunset cruise - We had a very nice sunset cruise. The crew was very friendly and helpful. Good conversation with crew and guests. Would go again!
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Julie_z
Mar 17, 2024
Trusty Crew - The crew were delightful and skilled with the historic vessel and a range of passengers from 5-75 years in age. I’m prone to motion sickness but had little worry by taking a ginger supplement before boarding. We sailed with the wind about 5 miles out from shore then back so everyone had a view of the beautiful sunset.
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Jessierosern
May 11, 2024
Beautiful sunset, but some thoughts to consider - My husband and I thought this would be a fun change from a standard dinner/party boat and booked this on our recent trip to Key West. It was overall a good time and the staff were awesome, but there are a few things I didn't expect that I want other people to know before booking this cruise. There are tons of sail boats cruising around in front of Mallory Square in the calm harbor waters during sunset and that's what I thought this cruise would be, however, this boat leaves from Stock Island. To have an unobstructed view of the sunset we had to sail about 45 minutes out into the gulf in open water. It was a fairly breezy day and the waves were 3-4ft. For most of our sail the boat was cruising at a steep angle and rocking enough to splash some waves on to the front seats. It was really difficult to get up and move around (I didn't except to use the bathroom which felt scary, and I had worn a dress which made it worse, lol). By the time the sun was setting, I had to think hard about not feeling sea sick. I'm a Florida native and have spent plenty of time on the water. I know this is a sail boat which means some waves and wind, but I was hoping for a smooth sail in the harbor. There was nothing on the website or in the reviews that mentioned all of this, so I just want anyone else who books to be able to account for this (and not wear a dress, lol). The boat was neat though and the sunset was gorgeous of course. Thanks to the crew who were fun, helpful, and engaging.
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Linda_w
Mar 22, 2024
Schooner looked like it needed some work. - Cancelled trip when we saw the schooner. Looked like the haul needed some work. Was disappointed in appearance and cancelled. Was told no refunds which was fine with us.
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