Sunset Sail in Key West: Champagne Cruise with Beverages

Ninety minutes on the water: harbor views, the Sunset Celebration crowd, and the light show Key West is built for.

A sunset sailing tour in Key West Harbor that lasts 90 minutes, with champagne, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks included and a live English-speaking guide on board. You sail past other boats, watch the nightly Sunset Celebration from the water side, and have a chance to see the rare green flash that appears at the moment the sun dips below the horizon. Service animals are welcome, and restrooms are available on the boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sail and celebration in Key West

• Sail through Key West Harbor
• Watch boats and enjoy sunset
• See nightly Sunset Celebration from water

The experience

You've got a free afternoon in Key West, or you're here for the first time and want to see what the sunsets are actually about. A 90-minute champagne cruise puts you on the water during the hour the town is famous for: no planning the timing yourself, no guessing which vantage point will work. The boat sails through Key West Harbor while the light changes, and you watch the other sailboats and the shoreline shift color as the sun drops. Drinks are already waiting: champagne, white wine, margaritas, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options if that's what you want.

The Sunset Celebration happens every night at the waterfront (street performers, revelers, the whole quirky scene), and you're seeing it from the water side instead of standing in the crowd. That changes the angle completely. A live guide in English is there the whole time, and the boat has a restroom on board if you need it. The rare green flash, that optical illusion that lasts a second or two when the sun hits the horizon just right, is something people come back to Key West hoping to catch, and being out on the water gives you the clearest shot at it.

What’s included

• Champagne, white wine, margaritas and a selection of craft beers.
• non-alcoholic beverages.
• restroom access on board.
• live guide in English for the full 90 minutes.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 17:00, from US$ 79 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (under 13)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Floridays

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, this sail fits into an afternoon or early evening without eating up the rest of your day. You're back on land with time to grab dinner or explore the Historic District after the light fades.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the green flash everyone talks about in Key West?

The green flash is a rare optical effect that happens for a few seconds right as the sun touches the horizon, when the atmosphere bends the light and turns the edge of the sun green. It's real, it's quick, and it's one of the reasons people time their Key West visits around sunset: being on the water gives you the best view of it if conditions are right.

Can I bring my service dog on the sunset sail?

Service animals are allowed on board, so your dog can come along for the cruise.

Is there food on the boat, or just drinks?

The cruise includes a full range of beverages (champagne, white wine, margaritas, craft beers and non-alcoholic options), but food is not part of the package. You're welcome to eat before or after the sail.

What time does the boat leave, and when do I need to be there?

The tour departs to catch the sunset, so the exact departure time shifts with the season. Check your confirmation for the specific time for your date, and plan to arrive a few minutes early.

Is WiFi available on the boat?

WiFi is available on some sailings but not all. It depends on which boat you're assigned to. Check at checkout to see if it's included with your option.

How physically demanding is this cruise?

The sail is suitable for all fitness levels. You're on a boat the whole time, so there's no hiking or strenuous activity. Just sitting, standing and moving around the deck as you like.