Activity Historic Seaport, Old Town & Duval Street
Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop
An activity in Historic Seaport, Old Town & Duval Street, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Why go
A pirate wench is lowered from the mast of a schooner at the Historic Seaport at midnight, with cannon fire over the harbor.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Old Town & Duval Street, alongside 3 activities, 3 places to eat and 1 sight. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe and Pepe's Cafe.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Historic Seaport
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Old Town & Duval Street. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe
Key lime pie on a stick (chocolate-dipped, frozen) and key lime goods.
Shopping · Key West · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Pepe's Cafe
Key West's oldest restaurant (1909), serving seafood and steaks under a backyard arbor.
Food · Key West · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Sloppy Joe's conch shell drop
A giant lit conch shell lowered from the roof of Sloppy Joe's at midnight, watched by a crowd that fills Duval Street.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Sloppy Joe's Bar
Hemingway-era Duval Street bar with live music from noon to late.
Drinks · Key West · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Captain Tony's Saloon
The original Sloppy Joe's location (1930s), with a tree growing through the roof and live music.
Drinks · Key West · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6La Concha Key West
A 1926 hotel on Duval Street, the tallest building in Old Town, with a rooftop bar above the street.
Stay · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop is a stop on our Key West New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Old Town & Duval Street
2 more curated activities in Old Town & Duval Street. See the full Old Town & Duval Street guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Key West
Our climate figures for Old Town & Duval Street come from nearby Key West. Average daily highs in Key West run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop itself, we suggest: 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Modelled monthly averages for Key West from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Key West weather by month (covers Old Town & Duval Street).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 24.56104, -81.80166
- Destination
- Old Town & Duval Street, Florida
- Website
- schoonerwharf.com
Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop: quick answers
How much time do you need at Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop?
Plan on about 2 hours at Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop?
Our pick: 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Insider tip: The open-air bar is first come; arrive by 10 p.m. for a spot facing the boats.
Which TripsCircle routes include Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop?
Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop appears on Key West New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Old Town & Duval Street.
Plan Old Town & Duval Street
- Old Town & Duval Street travel guide 9 places
- Key West weather (covers Old Town & Duval Street) weather by month
- Old Town & Duval Street to Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys 35 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Old Town & Duval Street
- Blue Heaven Food
- Mallory Square Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.