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Key West sunset cruises

Same sunset.
Three different nights.

Live music. Wine tasting. A classic schooner.
Pick the evening you want. Then check your date.

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The shortlist

Choose your kind of evening.

Three distinct trips. The details that change the decision.

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Live music

Fury Water Adventures

Commotion on the Ocean

About 2 hours

A live band, a catamaran, and drinks on deck. Start here if your group wants a lively evening.

The boat
65-foot catamaran
What’s included
Live band, appetizers, margaritas, beer, wine, Champagne, and soft drinks.
Know before you pay
Appetizers are not dinner. The listing asks guests to check in 45 minutes before departure.

Skip this pick if a live band would spoil the evening you want.

Your date. Your group.

See the total price and available departures before you book.

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Wine tasting

Danger Charters

Wind & Wine Sunset Sail

About 2 hours

Wine tasting aboard a schooner, with a published limit of 26 guests. Start here if wine is part of the occasion.

The boat
Schooner · up to 26 guests
What’s included
Eight wine varieties, beer, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres.
Know before you pay
The shared trip is for guests 13 and older. This is the Key West departure, not the separate Stock Island tour.

Traveling with children under 13? Choose another shared trip.

Your date. Your group.

See the total price and available departures before you book.

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Classic sailing

Classic Harbor Line

Schooner America 2.0

About 2 hours

A 105-foot schooner with drinks and plated appetizers. Start here if the sailboat itself is part of the appeal.

The boat
105-foot schooner
What’s included
Beer, wine, Champagne, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres. Cocktails cost extra on the operator’s listing.
Know before you pay
Season matters: the operator lists Key West service November through May. Check the calendar before planning around it.

Visiting June–October? Check the calendar; do not assume this boat is sailing in Key West.

Your date. Your group.

See the total price and available departures before you book.

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Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices, departure times, inclusions, and policies can change. Confirm the exact option on the booking page. These are shared trips; none reserves a private boat.

The quick decision

The details that
actually matter.

Start with atmosphere. Then check the constraints that could rule a trip out.

Compare age and season information for the three sunset cruises
TripAgesSeason
Commotion on the OceanChildren: check ticket and chaperone rulesCheck your date
Wind & Wine Sunset SailShared sail: ages 13+Year-round, weather permitting
Schooner America 2.0Child ticket categories availableNovember–May

Accessibility needs? All three Viator listings say they are not wheelchair accessible. Confirm boarding and seating arrangements with the provider before payment.

Before you pay

Four checks. Then book.

01

The total

Enter your date and everyone in your group. Check fees, extras, and gratuity.

02

The clock

Check the arrival time, departure time, and exact dock. They are separate details.

03

Your group

Confirm age rules, mobility needs, food requirements, and the atmosphere you want.

04

The terms

Read your cancellation deadline and the provider’s weather policy for that booking.

How we compared

Published facts.
Our judgment on fit.

We checked the operator and Viator pages for each trip on October 2, 2026. We compared atmosphere, boat format, inclusions, age rules, and season. We have not personally inspected these trips.

We do not display live prices or availability here. The source pages below let you check the details yourself.

Questions worth settling before you book

Which sunset cruise should I choose?

For a live band and a lively deck, compare Fury’s Commotion on the Ocean. For wine tasting and a smaller published guest limit, compare Danger’s Wind & Wine. For a large classic schooner, compare America 2.0. These are editorial matches based on published details, not claims that one is best for everyone.

Can I bring children?

Danger’s shared Wind & Wine listing requires guests to be at least 13. Fury publishes child tickets and chaperone rules. America 2.0 lists child ticket categories. Confirm the ticket for every child, age rules, boarding arrangements, and departure time before paying.

Does a sunset cruise include dinner?

The three trips here describe appetizers or hors d’oeuvres. Plan dinner separately unless your exact booking option explicitly includes a meal. Confirm dietary requirements directly before you book.

What if the weather changes?

Read the cancellation terms for the exact trip and date before payment. Your cancellation deadline and the operator’s weather cancellation procedure are different questions. A clear sunset is never guaranteed; ask the booking provider about changes or refunds.

Is this suitable for a cruise-ship stop?

Only if the full trip, check-in, return journey, and a generous buffer fit before your ship’s all-aboard time. Confirm ship time versus local time. Do not book a sunset cruise just because your ship calls at Key West that day.

Do I book with Key West Compass?

No. Key West Compass is an independent publisher. Follow the labeled link to the booking provider or operator. They confirm availability, collect payment, and handle your reservation. We do not hold seats or take booking requests on this comparison page.

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