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Sail aboard historic vessels during your visit to Pirates in Paradise

The Topsail Schooner WOLF plays center stage for this colorful, swashbuckling festival, featuring Adventures on the High Seas.

Awash with Historic Re-Enactors bedecked in colorful Pirate garb hanging from the yardarms. Captain Finbar and the WOLF will attack unsuspecting vessels in Key West Harbor.

In addition to the WOLF, the LIBERTY CLIPPER, REEF CHIEF and JOLLY ROVER are also offering Tall Ship Pirate Sails.

Sailing Schedule

Topsail Schooner WOLF & other Key West tall ships -- Vessels are docked at the Historic Seaport (the WOLF is at the foot of William Street on Dock D.) All vessels strongly recommend advance reservations. Email Info@PiratesInParadise.com or call us at 305-296-9694 for reservations.

All WOLF excursions are $50 + tax per person (children under 12 $25 + tax.) Liberty Clipper afternoon sail is $45 and sunset sails are $65 + tax. Dinner Sails (Thursday, Sunday & Tuesday nights) are $79 + tax.

We also offer ferry excursions to the Dry Tortugas, Deep Sea, Flats and Backwater Fishing Trips, Eco Adventures, Snorkeling, Dive Trips to the Coral Reef and Wrecks, Jet Skis and other water and air based excursions.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
2 - 3:30 p.m. - Pirate Sail aboard the schooner WOLF with the Pirates in Paradise Festival scurvy crew. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

4 - 5:30 p.m. – "Authors, Artists & Historians Sail" aboard the Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar, authors and artists Don Maitz, David Harrison Wright, Janny Wurts, John Viele, Carol Shaughnessy and Norma Miller. Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007
AFTERNOON - Tall Ship Pirate Sails & Attacks on Fort Taylor aboard the schooners WOLF & REEF CHIEF, LIBERTY & LIBERTY CLIPPER. Tickets start at $50/per person. Meet at the ship (1/2 hour prior to departure) at the Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

4 - 5 p.m. – 3rd Annual National Walk the Plank Championships aboard the Schooner WOLF, at the USS/CGC/HMS MOHAWK (WPG-78). Victims (uhh, contestants) will vie for the honor and glory of becoming the 2007 Champion as they dive to their watery graves, pleading for their miserable lives and competing for valuable prizes. FREE Spectator viewing at Truman Pier, foot of Southard Street. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info.


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007
AFTERNOON - Tall Ship Pirate Sails & Attacks on Fort Taylor aboard the schooners WOLF, LIBERTY, LIBERTY CLIPPER & REEF CHIEF. Tickets start at $50/person ($25/children under 12.) Meet at the ship (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296- 9694

5 p.m. - SUNSET SAILS & PIRATE ATTACKS - aboard schooners WOLF, LIBERTY & REEF CHIEF. Tickets start $50/person ($25/children under 12.) Meet at the ship (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. (305) 296-9694.


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2007
AFTERNOON - Tall Ship Sails & Pirates Attacks aboard the schooners WOLF, LIBERTY, LIBERTY CLIPPER & REEF CHIEF. Tickets start at $50/person ($25/children under 12.) Meet at the ship (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. Call (305) 296-9694.

5 p.m. - SUNSET SAILS & PIRATE ATTACKS - aboard the schooners WOLF, LIBERTY & REEF CHIEF. $50/person ($25/children under 12.) Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

An afternoon sail aboard the Schooner WOLF gives participants still another chance to glean inspiration from the beautiful waters off Key West. Carol Shaughnessy, John Viele, David Harrison Wright and Norma Miller; and the scurvy crew of Pirates in Paradise Festival and are among those sailing with the Conch Republic's Admiral Finbar.

In addition to the Wolf, passage is also available on many of Key West's own Tall Ships and Classic Vessels and you can contact us at info@piratesinparadise.com for more information.