ST. AUGUSTINE SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Sunset Ease: A 90‑Minute Family Cruise on St. Augustine’s White Pelican
A 1.5‑hour, family‑friendly BYOB cruise that delivers St. Augustine’s celebrated sunsets from the water—this guide tells you what to bring and what to expect.
Sunset Ease: A 90‑Minute Family Cruise on St. Augustine’s White Pelican.
There’s a particular hush that falls over St. Augustine as the sun slides toward the horizon—a low, gilded light that the Family Friendly Sunset Cruise aboard the White Pelican is built to show off. For 90 minutes families and friends drift along the water, sipping drinks from coolers, watching the skyline soften and the day unwind.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Breathtaking Evening Light
The core draw is the sunset itself: a 90‑minute window meant for slowing down, watching the colors deepen, and taking unobstructed waterfront views that make the workweek fall away.
A Relaxed Ride Aboard the White Pelican
The cruise is hosted on the White Pelican, a casual vessel arranged for families to spread out, share a picnic, and enjoy the trip together while the crew handles navigation and comfort.
BYOB and Laid‑Back Evenings
All Red Boat Tours outings are BYOB—bring your favorite beverages and a cooler; the operator provides complimentary bottled water—making the cruise both social and family friendly.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
Board with a cooler and a light jacket, settle into the boat’s easy rhythm, and let ninety minutes of water, sky and conversation carry you. The pace is deliberately unhurried: guests sip drinks, swap stories, and watch the shoreline and sunset take center stage as the White Pelican glides.
THE SUNSET
Breathtaking Evening Light
The core draw is the sunset itself: a 90‑minute window meant for slowing down, watching the colors deepen, and taking unobstructed waterfront views that make the workweek fall away.
THE BOAT
A Relaxed Ride Aboard the White Pelican
The cruise is hosted on the White Pelican, a casual vessel arranged for families to spread out, share a picnic, and enjoy the trip together while the crew handles navigation and comfort.
THE SOCIAL
BYOB and Laid‑Back Evenings
All Red Boat Tours outings are BYOB—bring your favorite beverages and a cooler; the operator provides complimentary bottled water—making the cruise both social and family friendly.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should plan otherwise.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts 1.5 hours; plan to arrive a bit early to board and get settled before departure. Evening temperatures can be cooler on the water.
All tours are BYOB: bring alcoholic or non‑alcoholic beverages, snacks, and a cooler if you like. The operator supplies complimentary bottled water. Also bring a light jacket or sweater for cooler conditions on the water.
Dress in layers—even summer evenings can feel cooler once the boat is moving and the sun drops.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The sunset cruise is 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Is this a BYOB tour?
Yes. All tours with Red Boat Tours are BYOB; bring your own alcoholic or non‑alcoholic beverages and snacks.
Are any beverages provided?
The operator provides complimentary bottled water; guests may bring additional drinks and snacks.
What ages are allowed on the cruise?
The cruise is family friendly with a minimum age of 2 years and up.
What should I bring for comfort?
Bring a light jacket or sweater, as it’s often cooler on the water.