WELCOME ABOARD THE SCHOONER FREEDOM

**Celebrating our 23rd year in St Augustine**

Our family invites yours to join us on a sail

Reservations are recommended for all sails Please call 904.810.1010 or click on desired date on calendar

The Freedom is the largest United States Coast Guard Certified Sailing Vessel in St. Augustine. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional and safe experience to all our guests. We are certified for 41 passengers, but we have reduced our capacity on all our sails to provide a comfortable and relaxing experience  for all.

 

 

Who We Are

The Schooner Freedom is St. Augustine’s Premier tall ship.  76 feet of steel, Freedom was built in Norfolk, Virginia and brought to St. Augustine in 2001 by owners Captain John Zaruba, and his wife, Admiral Sarah. Freedom is the only schooner charter vessel between Charleston and the Florida Keys.  With nearly 2400 square feet of sail, she is an honorable testament to naval history and to the privateers of the early 1800s. 

Freedom is a gaff-rigged topsail schooner, and a highlight to any Saint Augustine vacation. Family owned and operated, love, grit and honor is poured into every crevice of this ship, and it shows in our Captains’ and Crews’ vast knowledge of sailing history and their deep passion for the ocean.  If you don’t happen to catch Captain John or Admiral Sarah on a sail, chances are one of their children Capt Jack or Sydney will be onboard. Come for a sail on board, learn a little about the unique history of our nation’s Schooners and beautiful Saint Augustine, the nation’s oldest city.  Hoist sails and enjoy a drink on the waters, you won’t regret it

The Schooner Freedom has been sailing the waters of historic St. Augustine since 2001 and is listed as one of the top ten attractions in St. Augustine by USA Today. We offer relaxing Day, Romantic Sunset, and Enchanting Moonlight Sails, as well as a variety of special events throughout the year. Our family invites your family to join us for an amazing sailing experience.

  • 3 Ways to Book A Sail

    1.) CLICK on Date on calendar 
       2.) CALL office 904-810-1010 for                 availability & more information
     3.)EMAIL: at info@schoonerfreedom.com  

 

Schedule is subject to change.  Call for the most up-to-date information. Reservations are recommended for all sail times.

(904)-810-1010

 

Join us  Aboard St Augustine’s only Tall Ship

 Call for Future Reservations 904.810.1010
email us at info@schoonerfreedom.com

Or click on above calendar for desired date

 

Photo: JZ’s Photography
@jz_photografee

**Gift Certificates Available**

                                   Give the Gift of Sail this Holiday Season 

Our Family would love for the “Freedom” to be a part of your Family’s Holiday Tradition.  Join us for a view of St Augustine’s Dazzling Light Display from the best seat in the City!!                     Call for reservations on our Sunset/Nights of Lights Sail                 904.810.1010***email info@schoonerfreedom.com
Click on above calendar for desired date

Photo:
Jackie Hird Photography

                                “In the heart of Old Town”

 

                                                  UP COMING  EVENTS

                                 
                                                               NOVEMBER 23rd-JAN 12th 4:15 
                                                   JAN 17-20th SUNSET/NIGHTS OF LIGHTS SAIL
                                                 
                                            DEC 14TH LIGHTED BOAT PARADE-Seats still available

                                                             Photo:Merriam Multimedia 

                                                                                                First in Class 2023 lighted boat parade   

                                                              Full Moon Sail

                                                     Dec 15th                              

                                                              6:45 pm 1 hr 15 mins LIVE MUSIC

                                                     $55.00 plus tax refreshments included
                                                             **Reservations Recommended**

        904.810.1010

               Seating is limited for the Comfort of our guests

Enjoy the beauty of St. Augustine bathed in moonlight, listen to the waves lap the hull or dolphins surfacing. Live music sets the mood. This sail takes place every month on the day before and the day of the full moon – keep an eye on our calendar.

***PLEASE NOTE – due to bridge opening restraints we will be sailing south on moonlight and full moon sails.***

Length of Sail: 1 hour 15 minutes

Complimentary refreshments provided.
 $55.00 per person plus tax
Complimentary Refreshments Included

Limited seating on all our Sails for Comfort
904.810.1010

Gift Certificates are available either online through our Ship Store or

by Calling 904.810.1010

 

Fins and Freedom Sail
Spring 2025

1:15 2 Hr Day Sail

Hosted and Narrated by Terran McGinnis
Local Biologist and Community Educator of Marineland.
The best in the area!

904.810.1010

Watching a pod of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin.

Set sail with Marineland and Schooner Freedom Charters, Inc. for a one-of-a-kind sailing experience! Come on board, help raise the sails, and then kick back and relax while you learn fascinating new facts about St. Augustine’s local marine life and their habitats. It’s very common to see wild dolphins, turtles, birds, and more, on these trips, so come prepared to ask lots of questions!
Complimentary refreshments are provided onboard the boat. Passengers may bring snacks or a picnic.
Your Fins and Freedom charter includes a pass to use for future admission to Marineland!
$60.00 per adult
$45.00 per kid 2-16 under 2 free

Learn more about our Fins & Freedom Sail Here

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WE ARE DOG-FRIENDLY!!

Gift Certificate for 2

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***Schooner Freedom Charters and it’s employees are not responsible for any lost or damaged items while on board.  Please remember this is a fully functioning working schooner and things move around.  Please be sure to secure all valuables