ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The schooner Freedom almost takes flight as you watch the town of St. Augustine fade in the distance and very few tire of seeing.
Here are five things to know before you go:
1. The schooner Freedom is a 76-foot tall ship in St. Augustine that offers a variety of different charter sailing options.
St Augustine is such a beautiful city with so much to do and see! #sailing #schoonerfreedom #staugustine pic.twitter.com/3mGXUGzASe
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2. The long-run family business opened its doors … or sails … in 2001, since then the family have been running day and sunset tours of the area, also offering haunted tours during October and festive tours of the St. Augustine Night of Lights.
3. The family business will open for regular tours again starting February 14, but you can call ahead to book a time now.
A beautiful night for a sunset sail in St Augustine aboard the Schooner Freedom. They offer day and night sailing adventures. You’ll learn the history of the area and even how to sail this beast of a vessel! It’s next week’s Florida on a Tankful so be sure to tune in! @MyNews13 pic.twitter.com/v4Gu6dySR0
— Caitlin Wilson (@CaitlinWilsonTV) January 3, 2020
4. They are located in the heart of downtown St. Augustine near Fort Matanzas. Their office is open seven days a week and you can call this number to book a tour: 1-904- 810-1010.
5. For more information on their charters and pricing, head to their website.