WELCOME ABOARD THE SCHOONER FREEDOM
**Celebrating our 24th 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
If you have problems with online bookings or need to book more than available seats showing please feel free to call our office for the most updated schedule. The Schedule is subject to change due to availablity. Reservations are recommended for all sail times.
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**
For the Sailor in your life
https://schoonerfreedom.com/product/gift-certifica
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
Jackie Hird Photography
“In the heart of Old Town”
UP COMING EVENTS
We have seats available on our Sunset/Nights of Lights Sails until Jan 20th
**Freedom will not be sailing from Jan. 21st-Feb 6th**
We will be closed for Winter Break but we will still be answering the phones and email.
Call for information and future reservations 904.810.1010
Photo:Merriam Multimedia
First in Class 2023 lighted boat parade
Full Moon Sail
Thursday March 13 2025
8:45 pm 1 hr 15 mins LIVE MUSIC
$55.00 plus tax refreshments included
**Reservations Recommended**
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
Gift Certificates are available either online through our Ship Store or
by Calling 904.810.1010
Fins and Freedom Sail
March 14th
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!!
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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