WELCOME ABOARD THE SCHOONER FREEDOM **Celebrating our 24th year in St Augustine** Our family invites yours to join us on a sail

Reservations are recommended for all sails Please call 904.810.1010 or click on desired date on calendar

The 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 our capacity on all our sails to provide a comfortable and relaxing experience  for all.

 

Who We Are

The Schooner Freedom is St. Augustine’s Premier tall ship.  76 feet of steel, Freedom was built in Norfolk, Virginia and brought to St. Augustine in 2001 by owners Captain John Zaruba, and his wife, Admiral Sarah. Freedom is the only schooner charter vessel between Charleston and the Florida Keys.  With nearly 2400 square feet of sail, she is an honorable testament to naval history and to the privateers of the early 1800s. 

Freedom is a gaff-rigged topsail schooner, and a highlight to any Saint Augustine vacation. Family owned and operated, love, grit and honor is poured into every crevice of this ship, and it shows in our Captains’ and Crews’ vast knowledge of sailing history and their deep passion for the ocean.  If you don’t happen to catch Captain John or Admiral Sarah on a sail, chances are one of their children Capt Jack or Sydney will be onboard. Come for a sail on board, learn a little about the unique history of our nation’s Schooners and beautiful Saint Augustine, the nation’s oldest city.  Hoist sails and enjoy a drink on the waters, you won’t regret it

   

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