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Western Union Schooner

201 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040
Ranked #58 of 173 tours in Key West
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
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Hammondsport, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

They have all the wine, food and champagne you would like at no extra charge. There's music and a star gaze on their sun set sail. This is a very historic boat and is the flag ship of the state ol Florida. Their staff is very guest orientated. More

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Lapeer, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Great laid back adventure. Calm misic on board, release a dove, shoot the cannon, and look at the stars with narration and a lazer. More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

The Western Union is a must do when in Key West! The ship and crew where great, just don't let the young guy with tattoos that you check iin with discourage you from this amazing attraction. He was the only part I didn't like dealing with. He is rude, nasty and needs to look for a new job. I almost... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

If you go the ship is great! The sunset cruise is very cool. We had a bit of a windy day with some swells. but we got up to 7 knots while under sail. Great time we would so do it again. Thanks to Capt len. and thanks to Bill he was great to talk to. More

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Smithtown, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

Beautiful huge sailboat, sail around by Mallory Square and watch the sunset. Great staff and great champagne. Lots of fun :) and worth the price. More

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warwick, ny
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Don't go to Key West and not do this. This is what Key West is all about. We went on the sunset cruise and it a most excellent adventure without getting your feet wet. History, astronomy and free beer on a 130 foot beautiful sailboat. We've never been on a sailboat before but we gonna do it again! Do it. More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

This sail is not crowded like others and includes snacks, beer, soft drinks and all the French Champagne you wish to drink. It costs $59 plus tax and your participation helps maintain a former cable laying sailing ship which is a living museum. It is the flagship of the Key West sailing fleet with a length of 130 feet, much... More

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Orlando, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2011

We were thrilled with our cruise on the Western Union Schooner and will definitely go again the next time we visit Key West. From the moment we stepped up to the stand to purchase our tickets until we arrived back at the pier, the crew was friendly and engaging. We were able to participate in raising the sails right after... More

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Michigan City, Indiana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

We had a marvelous time. Smooth sailing all the way. We didn't get a very good sunset...but...can't complain. :) The crew was very entertaining to us. I even took pictures of my husband working the ropes of the sails! We have done the party boats and they are fun if you want to be rowdy. I would do this again... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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198 reviews 198 reviews
Reviews in 67 cities Reviews in 67 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

This is worth the money. It's a great way to get sun and see the keys. We did this a few years ago and had to do it again. Music on board is nice and the staff is so cool. If u have time go on the sunset cruise. More

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