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Schooner Appledore

205 Elizabeth Street Unit I, Key West, FL 33040
305-294-5687
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Ranked #26 of 241 activities in Key West
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Experience the romance and mystique of Tall Ship sailing aboard Schooners Appledore II & V . II was launched in 1978 and circumnavigated the globe. V... more » Owner description: Experience the romance and mystique of Tall Ship sailing aboard Schooners Appledore II & V . II was launched in 1978 and circumnavigated the globe. V was designed and built for Antarctic exploring. These traditional authentic ships provide intimate Reef Sail Adventures, Day Sails, Sunset Sails, Private Charters, Weddings and Catered Event Sails. A complimentary selection of fine wines, premium beers, homemade sangria, and soft drinks are included on all sails. For 25 years Schooner Appledore has been sailing Key West's turquoise waters and is the island's premiere sailing experience. With the addition of Appledore V we are now sailing year round in Key West. « less
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Sarasota, Floorida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Having visited Key West for over 25 years we are intimately familiar with the town. We are familiar with the good, the bad and the ugly. The good-- it is experiencing a great rejuvenation and never looked better. The bad-- cruise ships now stop in town daily, disgorging people from Illinois and other hideous places. They walk up and down... More

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Harrison Township, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We were married on the Appledore on April 27th. I had been on the Appledore about 5 years ago for a sunset cruise and loved it with dreams of getting married on it someday. That dream finally came true. Courtney was an amazing help with getting everything scheduled and organized. The crew was outstanding, so helpful and friendly. The boat... More

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Glasgow UK
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29 reviews 29 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

These guys operate two boats. We were on the smaller one, the Appledore V (a maximum of 25, I think). Excellent sunset trip with unlimited champagne and a good selection of snacks including the peel and eat shrimp.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

Enjoyed this trip to the reef. The sailing was fantastic and the snorkeling great. CaptainBenson and crew Emily and Trevor made the trip even more enjoyable. The food was very good and the presentation was very appealing.

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Asheville, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

This was our second sunset cruise on the Appledore, the first being 2 years ago. The crew and captain are very experienced and make everyone feel comfortable, supplied with beverages and of course a magnificent sail. We were blessed with magnificent weather, smooth waters and a perfect sunset. I would highly recommend this as a must do while in Key... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

My wife and I had the pleasure of a two hour tour while in Key West. The wind was dead but the crew made the trip fun and entertaining by informal interaction with the travelers. This encouraged more discussions and friendly talking among the customers. Their knowledge of the local area and personal discussions mad it seem like being among... More

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The Netherlands
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

The wind on our sunset cruise made for great sailing on this wonderful Schooner! We didn't want to go on the overcrowded partyboats (our previous sail the day before was with only 6 passengers) and luckily ended up on Appledore II with just 11 passengers, 2 crew and the captain. He wasn't very talkative, but we didn't mind. The crew... More

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Falmouth, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

As we were in Key West for only 2 days, we wanted to maximize our time. We wanted to get out on the water and see the sights of Key West. We chose the Sailing and Snorkeling trip on the 65 foot schooner Appledore V. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. The young Captain and crew were informative... More

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near Geneva
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25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

Recommended by the Concierge at the Marriott, this turned out to be a most enjoyable excursion. Lucky for us, there were only six people on the schooner and we could engage in conversation with the captain and the crew which was informative and interesting. Would do it again.

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Oak Ridge, New Jersey
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146 attraction reviews
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234 helpful votes 234 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Everything within control of Captain Pete and his crew was exceptional - the cruise, their attentiveness and the plentiful complementary appetizers and drinks. The water was a little choppy, their was a brief rain sprinkle, and we saw nothing of the sunset, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I think it says a lot that the skipper of one of the... More

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