Schooner Freedom Nights of Lights Sails

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  St. Augustine's world-famous Nights of Lights traces its origin to the colonial Spanish tradition of displaying a single white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays. In 2019-20, the tradition continues, with some three million white lights adorning the wonderful old buildings and landmarks along the bayfront and throughout the brick streets of the nation's oldest city. The lights are up throughout the city from November 23, 2019, to February 2, 2020. The Schooner Freedom sails will run nightly (with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) from November 23, 2019, through January 4, 2020.

  There are lots of ways to see St. Augustine's Nights of Lights, and the Schooner Freedom provides a new dimension with its Nights of Lights sails, offering a breathtaking view from the water of the cityscape and the lights reflecting in the water.

  Advance reservations are required for all the Nights of Lights sails, and seating is limited. Reserve by calling (904) 810-1010 or visiting here. All sails depart from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, which is located at 111 Avenida Menendez.

  Nights of Lights Grand Illumination Ceremony Sail

  On Light Up! night (Saturday, November 23, 2019), when the mayor of St. Augustine throws the switch to turn on the lights, the Schooner Freedom offers a special Nights of Lights Illumination Ceremony Sail. The two-hour sail departs from the marina at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person, which includes complimentary soda, water, beer, wine and hot chocolate if the weather is cold. Seating is limited, so early reservations are recommended.

  When: On Saturday, November 23, 2019, only.

  Nights of Lights Sunset Sails

  After the Illumination Night Sail on November 23, the Schooner Freedom offers nightly Nights of Lights Sunset Sails through January 4, 2020. The Nights of Lights Sunset Sail departs at 4:15 p.m. and lasts two hours. The $55 per person rate includes complimentary soda, water, beer, wine and hot chocolate.

  When: Nightly sails from November 23, 2019  to January 4, 2020.

  Nights of Lights Moonlight Sails

  Schooner Freedom also offers Moonlight Sails on Fridays and Saturdays only during Nights of Lights. These sails go out from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m., and include live music along with soda, water, beer, win, and hot chocolate. Blankets are provided on chilly nights. Reservations are required.

  When: Fridays and Saturdays from November 23, 2019, to January 4, 2020.