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Sip wine as Key West’s skyline dissolves into color on this relaxed two-hour schooner cruise from Stock Island. Expect small-group service, hors d’oeuvres, and close-up views of mangroves, seabirds and evening dolphins.
Sip wine as Key West’s skyline dissolves into color on this relaxed two-hour schooner cruise from Stock Island. Expect small-group service, hors d’oeuvres, and close-up views of mangroves, seabirds and evening dolphins.
The schooner slows as the sun slides toward the Gulf horizon, varnished timbers humming underfoot and a warm breeze cutting across the deck. Guests lean on the rail with a glass in hand while Key West’s skyline softens to silhouette; the water seems to urge you westward, carrying the day with it.
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Operated by Danger Charters · Stock Island, Florida
The schooner slows as the sun slides toward the Gulf horizon, varnished timbers humming underfoot and a warm breeze cutting across the deck. Guests lean on the rail with a glass in hand while Key West’s skyline softens to silhouette; the water seems to urge you westward, carrying the day with it.
This two-hour sunset sail departs from Perry Hotel & Marina on Stock Island, an area shaped by coral cay geology and shallow flats where seagrass beds cradle juvenile fish. The route follows the calm channels between Stock Island and Key West, offering close views of mangrove fringes and the historic seaport. Key West’s maritime past — from wrecking and salvage to a blend of Bahamian and Cuban influences — is written into the harbor and the stories told by local captains.
Onboard you’ll sample a rotating selection of eight wines, five beers and hors d’oeuvres while the captain trims sails and the light changes rapidly from gold to deep coral. Expect seabirds patrolling the wake and the occasional dolphin bowing to the bow. The experience is social and relaxed, geared for casual wine lovers rather than serious sailors.
Practicalities: check in 30 minutes before departure at J Dock, slip 5; the cruise runs about 120 minutes and is suitable for most fitness levels. Bring a light windlayer, sun protection and an ID if you plan to drink — the trip enforces an age minimum. If you’re prone to seasickness, take precautions before boarding; bays and channels are usually calm but conditions change with weather. Book early for sunset windows and allow extra driving time through the Keys.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and moving around a small schooner.
Check in 30 minutes prior at Perry Hotel & Marina (Shrimp Road), J Dock slip 5; all guests must check in to receive boarding passes.
Yes—an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, up to eight varieties of wine, plus beer, soda and bottled water are provided.
The cruise has an age requirement of 13 or older; anyone consuming alcohol must present a valid photo ID.
Full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be canceled for bad weather.
Key West and Stock Island grew from coral-cay geology and a maritime economy of wrecking, salvage and fisheries; the area blends Bahamian and Cuban cultural influences that shaped local music, food and boatbuilding.
The Florida Keys’ shallow reefs and seagrass beds are fragile—avoid touching marine life, dispose of trash properly and choose tours that follow local reef-friendly practices.
Danger Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The schooner slows as the sun slides toward the Gulf horizon, varnished timbers humming underfoot and a warm breeze cutting across the deck. Guests lean on the rail with a glass in hand while Key West’s skyline softens to silhouette; the water seems to urge you westward, carrying the day with it.
The schooner slows as the sun slides toward the Gulf horizon, varnished timbers humming underfoot and a warm breeze cutting across the deck. Guests lean on the rail with a glass in hand while Key West’s skyline softens to silhouette; the water seems to urge you westward, carrying the day with it.
This two-hour sunset sail departs from Perry Hotel & Marina on Stock Island, an area shaped by coral cay geology and shallow flats where seagrass beds cradle juvenile fish. The route follows the calm channels between Stock Island and Key West, offering close views of mangrove fringes and the historic seaport. Key West’s maritime past — from wrecking and salvage to a blend of Bahamian and Cuban influences — is written into the harbor and the stories told by local captains.
Onboard you’ll sample a rotating selection of eight wines, five beers and hors d’oeuvres while the captain trims sails and the light changes rapidly from gold to deep coral. Expect seabirds patrolling the wake and the occasional dolphin bowing to the bow. The experience is social and relaxed, geared for casual wine lovers rather than serious sailors.
Practicalities: check in 30 minutes before departure at J Dock, slip 5; the cruise runs about 120 minutes and is suitable for most fitness levels. Bring a light windlayer, sun protection and an ID if you plan to drink — the trip enforces an age minimum. If you’re prone to seasickness, take precautions before boarding; bays and channels are usually calm but conditions change with weather. Book early for sunset windows and allow extra driving time through the Keys.