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Melisssa greeted us before departure with a friendly smile at Appledore. There are a number of charters that sail out of the same area, and immediately you start to realize that you chose the fight one based off of how organized Appledore is and how well they communicate to guests. Boat crew (Captain Joe, Jack, and Kristina) are super professional and know their craft and hospitality. Everyone felt safe and greatly enjoyed the experience. Small snacks were tasty and served along with drinks, and this schooner was family friendly yet more adult orientated. Will come back next year.
Had an incredible sunset experience thanks to Joe and Christina! They did a great job covering all of the safety features, and then their knowledge of the vessel and clear care for it put me even further at ease. I really enjoyed getting to watch their teamwork and communication in the actually sailing of the schooner. Yummy hors d'oeuvres and refreshing drinks. Definitely a highlight of my trip to the keys!
Emerson and Christina made our evening SPECTACULAR! We learned a lot about the different boats around us. How old our ship was and why it was different from the others. Smart, fun, entertaining.food was tasty and cocktails. We enjoyed the small group instead of a large crowed ship. We would recommend this boat for a very relaxing voyage with some fun and tasty treats.
What a fabulous sail off Key West in the most beautiful and historic schooner. Sailing into the gulf waters for Sunset, we boarded 4:20, the Great crew was friendly and attentive, Captain Luke, mate's Josh and Sean were the best!! The guys served us drinks, fast, often & unlimited. The appetizers were petite, cute & tasty. A Caprese pick, tiny toast with half teaspoon of fish spread, 3 shrimp in a cup, and a bite size key lime pie. All were good. The winds were good tonight to carry us out for an hour or so and then hour back. So peaceful, and 80° sunshine, winds and salty sea offered a few splashes just a wonderful experience! (You may get a bit wet, so leave your leather bags in the car, some got wet). This is a knowledge crew so ask them questions about the boat or sailing they are nice to engage. It was a beautiful 2 hour adventure on the seas before returning back to dock at 6:40 in the Historic Seaport.
Great crew, great location and great price for 2 hrs in the bay. This company has a franchise in Ley west and in Maine. Would recommend both.
Great crew and great company. We really enjoyed both chatters we have now been on with them. I highly recommend this crew and this boat!! We will be back!
We had a great time on the sunset sail. Awesome experience. The captain and first mate were top notch. They were fun to interact with and quick to grab us a drink.
Great experience Unlimited drinks Crew very friendly Participant volunteers help to hoist the sails.
This is our second trip out with these folks in over a number of years and they remain consistently great. The trip we went on was 2 hrs long. It's fun, informative and the crew is very attentive. They serve alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages while sailing. They involve the customers in the fun. Tonight we were gifted with a bit of sunset color, a peaceful sail and dolphins jumping along side us.
The Schooner Appledore is a fantastic treasure that offers the best sunset cruise around! It is a peaceful setting with a fun loving and extremely experienced Captain (Gil) who has sailed the waters of the keys and beyond. The Appledore is the best kept secret because it is a true tradition for the keys of times gone by and for those who crave to experience the sunset as nature would have it. The sail is calm, relaxing, quiet, offers the ability to hear the water and offers all guests true serenity. The crew consisted of Jack and Andy, two young and impressive mates with mature knowledge of the sails. These young men make it fun by asking the guests on board to assist with the sails going up as the ship departs the marina. They serve delicious appetizers and a wide selection of cocktails as well as water and soda. The best part was when we ventured away from the noisy giant catamarans full of thumping music and packed groups of people and simply sailed along the horizon as the breathtaking sun dipped into the water. The Appledore is a true pirates chest of value and she allows Mother Nature to propel her through the waters as if you were floating on a cloud. The ticket price, the time on the water, the drinks and food served are a fantastic value. The crew deserves the best tip!! We also stayed out longer than the other vessels taking advantage of the sunset after glow which made it even more special. Thanks Captain Gil for an unforgettable experience.
Amazing time sailing with captain Jared, Dakota and Levi. We booked a private sail with 18 people for my husband's 40th birthday and had a blast. Plenty of food and drinks to go around. Beautiful sunset views and great staff made it something we'll remember for years to come.
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The sunset cruise was the highlight of our stay in Key West! The sailing experience was peaceful and beautiful, and a stark contrast to the loud and wild party boats that drove by. And the crew, Mario, Dakota and Rene, were just fabulous; fun and friendly. Would encourage all to take advantage of this opportunity! read more
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We had a great time on our five hour tour. The captain Russ and his crew Ward and Davin took good care of everyone on board. Ice cold beverages and a good lunch with surprise large hot cookies on our way back to Key West. The kayak tour was our favorite. We will certainly recommend it. read more
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Wonderful trip with the crew of the schooner appledore 2. My family and I were very lucky I have such a beautiful evening on this lovely boat with a great crew and delicious food and drinks. Highly recommend it read more
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outstanding!! Captain and crew were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. the food was first rate and choice of beverages was long and tasty. highly recommended read more
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Couldn't have been happier! The check in process was a breeze and the crew were great! Depending on where you're staying you can walk or bike ride to the marina. This vintage sail boat easily fits 22 people however due to social distancing guidelines it did not operate to full capacity. We were comfortable and the drinks were served consistently. Only complaint I had was I thought there would be more selection of hors d'ouvres or at least an option to get more of what you liked. However they compensated with the alcohol. Definitely not complaining about that. It was romantic and the sunset views were picturesque. I highly recommend this tour! read more
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Great trip! We were so well looked after by Captain Russ and his lovely team. They couldn't do enough for us, impeccable sailing skills and amazing service, there was always a drink in our hands. Russ did a super job at getting us the perfect spot with an unimpeded view of a Key West sunset. Perfect, best place to see it! Also me and the wife are sailors and Russ was very giving his knowledge and advice for a couple of newbies like us, we're very appreciative. read more
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We had a terrific experience on the sunset sail with Captain Russ, Mario and Bradley! Unforgettable! read more
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Anyone visiting Key West should most definitely make time to schedule a sunset cruise aboard this ship. My wife booked us on this delightful excursion and it was a very nice break from the standard tourist rides. Captain Russ and the two Sydney's where accommodating, courteous, and very professional. We were served a variety of wine and simple mixed drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres. The only detriment was a lack of wind, but after turning about we caught a breeze from a distant squall and finished the cruise. Smooth sailing was a wonderful conclusion to our trip. read more
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We spent the day aboard the "Appledore Star" with Russ, Maddie and Wade - and had a great time! They took us to the islands of mangroves off the coast of Key West, where we kayaked and snorkeled. It was a beautiful day, though a bit windy and cold. They had lunch and drinks for us, and were very personable and fun. After we disembarked, we enjoyed some live music and cocktails at Schooner's Wharf nearby - also a blast! It was a very relaxing day to end our trip to Key West, and if we come back, we will definitely try their sunset cruise! read more
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I cannot say enough positive things about this experience! The crew were all great. Very attentive and generous with cocktails and the heavy appetizers were impressive! But the views and the experience would have been enough by themselves. Would definitely recommend and do this again. It's a GREAT value! read more
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AMAZING sailing experience. Wonderful crew, open bar with diverse drinks, including cold champagne, cheese, crackers, grapes, strawberries. The sailing was smooth and magical. GO! P.S. Don't forget to tip the crew, they don's make a lot of money. :) read more
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What an amazing experience! We met great people including the very interesting owner John who told us about stories of Tennessee Williams. The ship is beautiful, clean, and expertly run. The ship has a great history and a very colorful crew. Thank you for making our Key West sunset cruise the best! We will definitely be back! read more
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We took the sunset cruise on the Appledore II (not V) and it was fantastic! Captain Chris ran us almost up to 12 knots for awhile in some big wind and it was wild and fun. We even had some dolphins racing us for awhile. Great sangria too! The Appledore II was a better choice for us as it's an all wooden ship built after ships of the 1800's - every detail is gorgeous. The V is a steel and fiberglass boat, nice but not nearly as cool as the II. We had so much fun that we took the afternoon sail the next day! All the people at Sebago (except one immature crew member onboard) were really friendly, nice and professional! read more
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The champagne sunset cruise was fantastic. Smaller setting was more intimate than the larger boat and the crew (Russ, Walt & Mario) were safe, fun and friendly. The food and drink selection were great. Try the sangria!!! I would absolutely recommend these guys! We took this sail in the Keys. read more
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