KEY WEST SAILING FIELD GUIDE
New Year’s Eve Afloat: A Two‑Hour Sunset Sail Aboard a Historic Key West Schooner
A concise guide to Danger Charters’ two‑hour New Years Sunset Sail—sunset views, a champagne toast, eight wines, craft beers and hors d'oeuvres aboard a historic schooner.
New Year’s Eve Afloat: A Two‑Hour Sunset Sail Aboard a Historic Key West Schooner.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on a historic Key West schooner as the sun slides toward the horizon—an intimate, two‑hour cruise that pairs the island’s west‑coast calm with an upscale selection of eight fine wines, craft and domestic beers, and hors d’oeuvres, finishing with a champagne toast to ring in the new year.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Historic Key West Schooner
Sail under a cloud of canvas aboard Danger Charters’ historic Key West schooner for a sunset cruise that emphasizes an intimate, upscale sailing experience.
Eight Fine Wines and Premium Beers
The cruise serves eight varieties of wine—typically four reds, three whites and a Champagnoise—alongside a selection of imported and domestic premium beers.
Sunset Toast with Hors d’Oeuvres
As the sun falls, guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a special champagne toast—charcuterie boards with meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, crudités and chocolate accompany the drinks.
What the day feels like
How the Sail Feels
The evening unfolds as a compact, social sailing: a two‑hour run along the calm waters off Key West’s west coast, poured glasses and shared small plates on deck, and a champagne toast at sunset—an upscale, relaxed way to mark the turning of the year.
THE VESSEL
Historic Key West Schooner
Sail under a cloud of canvas aboard Danger Charters’ historic Key West schooner for a sunset cruise that emphasizes an intimate, upscale sailing experience.
THE POUR
Eight Fine Wines and Premium Beers
The cruise serves eight varieties of wine—typically four reds, three whites and a Champagnoise—alongside a selection of imported and domestic premium beers.
THE MOMENT
Sunset Toast with Hors d’Oeuvres
As the sun falls, guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a special champagne toast—charcuterie boards with meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, crudités and chocolate accompany the drinks.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this sail suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a two‑hour sunset sail, offered as a New Year’s Eve special that culminates in a champagne toast.
Bring a sweatshirt in winter months, sunglasses, a camera, and a photo ID.
The operator provides eight varieties of wine (four red, three white and a Champagnoise), five premium beers (imported and domestic), charcuterie boards, sodas and bottled water.
Boarding departs from the Danger Chandlery Store in Key West.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the New Years Sunset Sail?
The sail is two hours long.
Where do we board the schooner?
The cruise departs from the Danger Chandlery Store in Key West.
Is there an age minimum for passengers?
Yes—participants must be aged 13 or older.
Are drinks and food included?
Yes—eight varieties of wine, a selection of premium beers, charcuterie boards, sodas and bottled water are provided aboard the sail.
What should I bring on deck?
Bring a sweatshirt in winter months, sunglasses, a camera and photo ID.
Is this a sunset sail?
Yes—the sail is timed for sunset along Key West’s west coast and concludes with a champagne toast for New Year’s Eve.