Treasure Island: Sunset Schooner Sailing & BYOB Shared Cruise

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 28

LanguagesEN

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Sail treasure island at sunset byob cruise warm blankets included

You’ll catch Treasure Island’s sunset from a classic schooner with BYOB freedom, free drinks and blankets for chilly breezes. Watch dolphins glide past as local crew steer through changing colors—there’s space to chat or just listen to the water under your feet. Bring your favorite drink and end up sharing stories with strangers who feel like friends by dusk.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing aboard Suncoast Horizon

Board the Suncoast Horizon schooner
Set sail about one hour before sunset
Enjoy scenic views and sunset colors
Use provided blankets if chilly
Enjoy complimentary soda and water
Bring your own beverages if desired
Relax with other passengers on deck
Return after starry night sailing

The Experience

You sort of wake up to it—the soft slap of water against the hull, that salty air curling around your face. I was already grinning before we even left the dock in Treasure Island. The Suncoast Horizon looks almost old-fashioned with its sails and all that wood; our captain (I think his name was Mike?) gave us this easy nod like we were all regulars. There were maybe ten of us, some couples, a family. Someone had brought a cooler full of local beer—BYOB is totally fine here—and the crew just handed over extra ice without fuss.

We set out about an hour before sunset, which I didn’t realize meant you get this long stretch where the sky goes from blue to every color you can name. The wind was gentle—nothing dramatic—so you could actually hear people laughing or just sitting quiet. At one point my girlfriend grabbed one of those thick blankets they keep stacked by the cabin door (it gets chilly fast on the water), and I ended up wrapped in it too because apparently Florida evenings aren’t always as warm as you’d think. Soda and water are free if you want them; honestly though, most folks seemed happy with whatever they’d brought along.

Our guide pointed out dolphins near the bow—just quick flashes in the gold light—and I swear everyone got quiet for a second. It’s not flashy or anything, but there’s something about watching the sun drop behind St Pete Beach from out on the bay that sticks with you longer than you expect. The schooner itself creaked every now and then; I liked that part. Felt real. There’s a restroom below deck if you need it (someone asked right away—good call). It’s a shared sailing trip so yeah, you’ll meet other people, but after a while it felt like we were all just floating together for a bit.

What’s included

Your evening includes bottled water and soda at no extra charge, plenty of thick blankets for comfort when it gets cool out on deck, plus access to a cooler with ice for any BYOB drinks you bring along—all aboard the Suncoast Horizon schooner with restroom facilities provided throughout your shared sailing trip.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Suncoast Sailing