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Jackie Hird Photography

The Best Nights of Lights Boat Tour in St. Augustine

Nights of Lights Starts on
Sat Nov 15th and Sails through Jan 11th 2026
Kick off your Holiday Season with Us!

Our Family would love to become part of your family’s annual Holiday Tradition!!

Schooner Freedom is one of the original Nights of Lights Boat Tours in St. Augustine and our family owned and operated business ensures you the quality and comfort you crave from your upcoming trip.

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The Schooner 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 capacity to provide comfort for all.

Enjoy the beauty of St. Augustine illuminated by millions of beautiful white lights, listen to the waves lap the hull, dolphins surfacing, and the distant hum of the sea. Cuddle under a warm blanket with your special someone and enjoy a whole new side of St. Augustine. This award-winning lights display has been recommended by USA TODAY as one of the top 10 light displays in the world and is not a sight to be missed.  Located in Historic downtown St. Augustine, Freedom offers a view like no other, from the rail of a top-sail schooner! Freedom herself is all decked out from stem to stern in over 2000 plus sparkling lights.  Your sail comes complete with cozy blankets, complimentary refreshments, and lots of Christmas cheer.

Nights of Lights/Sunset Sails
Nov 15 2025- Jan 11th, 2026

Enjoy the sunset and then a watch spectacular display the perfectly lit historic downtown St. Augustine come to life.  Our most popular sail is the perfect addition to your holiday fun and a way to enjoy time with your loved ones and get into the holiday spirit.  As the twinkling lights glow over the sunsetting sky, this evening sail with white canvas overhead, dolphins playing in the sea, and gulls flying overhead, is surely an adventure not to be forgotten. Reservations are highly recommended.

Departure: 4:15 pm
Duration: 2 Hours

75.00 per plus tax
Refreshments included

Please call (904)-810-1010 to make reservations.
or
Click on calendar on home page to select date

Photo Cody Burgdorf Selected by National Geographic in 2011 & 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights feature 3 million of tiny antique white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city.Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 460th-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. The 31st Annual Nights of Lights celebration sparkles to life at 6:30 p.m. in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitucion for the KICK OFF celebration
Sat Nov 15th View it from the best seat in the house, on board the Schooner Freedom! Avoid the crowds and watch the sunset before seeing St. Augustine come to life from the water. Seating is limited and reservations go quickly, so be sure to make yours in advance. Please call (904)-810-1010 to make reservations or click on calendar on home page for date desiredLength of sail: 2 hours$75.00 per person Complimentary refreshments provided. Blankets provided for chillier evenings, but be sure to dress for the weather!Please call (904)-810-1010 to make reservations or click on calendar on home page for desired date

Sunset Sail/Nights of Lights Sail
Nov 15th 2025- Jan 11th, 2026

Enjoy the sunset and then a beautiful moonrise over the perfectly lit historic downtown St. Augustine.  Our most popular sail is the perfect addition to your holiday fun and a way to enjoy time with your loved ones and get into the holiday spirit.  As the twinkling lights glow over the sunsetting sky, this evening sail with white canvas overhead, dolphins playing in the sea, and gulls flying overhead, is surely an adventure not to be forgotten. Reservations are highly recommended.

Departure: 4:15 pm
Duration: 2 Hours

Please call (904)-810-1010 to make reservations.

32nd Annual Nights of Lights Starts on
Sat Nov 15th

   View it from the best seat in the house, on board the Schooner Freedom! Avoid the crowds and watch the sunset before seeing St. Augustine come to life from the water. Seating is limited and reservations go quickly, so be sure to make yours in advance. Please call (904)-810-1010 to make reservations. Length of sail: 2 hours $75.00 plus tax Complimentary refreshments provided. Blankets provided for chillier evenings, but be sure to dress for the weather! Please call (904)-810-1010 to make reservations or click on desired date on calendar