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    The Best Sunset Sails in Key West (Locals' Picks)

    By Brian Williamson·Last updated August 31, 2026

    The sun in Key West doesn't set — it performs. Every evening on Mallory Square, hundreds of people gather to clap as the sky turns conch-shell pink. But the best seat in the house isn't on the dock. It's on the water.

    We've been on most of the boats. Here are the ones we'd send our friends on.

    1. Schooner America 2.0 — Champagne Sunset Sail The most beautiful boat in the harbor. Period. Tall ship, polished teak, a glass of champagne, and that golden hour you came here for.

    2. Fury Catamaran — Commotion on the Ocean If you want music, drinks, and a party, this is the one. Loud in the best way.

    3. Sebago Reef Rocket — Wind & Wine Smaller crowd, two-hour sail, three drink minimum. The locals' choice when out-of-town friends visit.

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