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Key West

United States Florida · Port

Ships calling
24ships
Upcoming sailings
267sailings
Average stay
9hours

Located closer to Havana than Miami, Key West is synonymous for all that is fabulous. Whether it’s beaches, back country or just a brilliant time that you’re after, Florida’s most southern point holds a wealth of intrigue, both past and present. Famed for its unique originality, Key West is a condensation of the best of the sunshine state – fantastic weather, laid back attitude, deep-rooted history and masses of fantastic, fresh seafood; it’s little wonder that nobody ever wants to leave.Floating in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, the island has two very definite personalities: bookish and bizarre. On the one hand, the literary festivals, exquisite Caribbean architecture and splendid art galleries attract the bourgeoisie, while on the other, the eccentricity and reticence to be associated with “the mainland” attracts all kinds of “happies” –new era hippies. The two dichotomies live peacefully side by side and have done ever since travellers started arriving in the 1960s — Key West being one of the three big K’s on the hippie path to enlightenment (Kuta and Kathmandu are the others).But past the idiosyncrasies of the Key Westers, and you will find an island that is literally brimming over with spectacular sights and wonderful wilderness. From Henry S. Truman’s Little White House and Ernest Hemmingway’s house and studio, to botanical gardens and marine sanctuaries, visitors will leave this fascinating island wanting more.Best seen by foot, bike or boat, this is an island to be explored al fresco.

Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
  • Virgin Voyages

Cruise port in United States

Key West, Florida

Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 9 hours. 40 places to explore.

Ships calling here
24 ships
Upcoming sailings
267 sailings
Average time in port
About 9 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 299

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Key West Cruise Piers (Pier B). Explore on foot directly from the pier.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Key West Cruise Piers (Pier B).

  • Key West's 3 Cruise Piers and Outer Mole Shuttle

    Key West has 3 piers: Mallory Square, Pier B, and Outer Mole. Pier B and Mallory Square connect directly on foot to the center of Old Town. Due to security rules, walking is prohibited from Outer Mole in the naval base area, so passengers from ships berthing there must use the free port tram shuttle to Mallory Square.

  • Free Old Town Loop Bus: Duval Loop

    The City of Key West operates the free Duval Loop bus continuously for tourists and residents. It loops around major Old Town sights and streets every 15–20 minutes, and can be used to visit Southernmost Point or the Hemingway Home.

About 9 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 5 minUSD 0

Pier B / Mallory Square Cruise Pier → Duval Street & Historic Old Town

Walk down the ship's gangway and pass through the pier gate to reach Mallory Square and the northern end of Duval Street, the main commercial street in Key West.

ShuttleAbout 10 minUSD 0

Outer Mole Pier → Mallory Square

After disembarking, take the free open-air port tram shuttle waiting at the naval base pier to the Mallory Square stop in Old Town.

BusAbout 15 minUSD 0

Mallory Square → Southernmost Point Buoy

At Stop #4 on the Duval Loop near Mallory Square, take the colorful free loop bus and get off at Truman Avenue / South Street, then walk 3 minutes to the Southernmost Point marker.

TaxiAbout 15 minUSD 18~USD 25

Key West Cruise Port (Mallory Square / Pier B) → Key West International Airport (EYW)

Take a regular metered taxi or request Uber/Lyft at the stand in front of the pier to the Key West International Airport terminal, about 7 km east. For 2 or more passengers, the fixed airport-zone fare is 9 USD per person.

Key West places to explore

Explore 40 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Sights

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

A park with a Civil War-era fort and beach, featuring fort tours, swimming, and coastal snorkeling.

Hours
Daily 08:00–18:00

There are broken corals and rocks on the beach, making it difficult to walk, so bring water shoes.

Southernmost Point Buoy
Sights

Southernmost Point Buoy

A buoy-shaped marker identifying the southernmost point of the continental United States, where visitors gather to take photos.

Hours
Daily 07:00–23:00

Go early in the morning, before the daytime queue gets long, if you want a photo with the sign without other people in it.

Smathers Beach
Sights

Smathers Beach

One of Key West's beaches, whose sunset is featured in the travel guide.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 07:00–23:00

The beach gets busy during vacation seasons, so go early if you want to get a spot.

Harry S. Truman Little White House
Sights

Harry S. Truman Little White House

A historic home used as President Truman's winter residence.

Hours
Daily 09:30–16:30
Key West Lighthouse
Sights

Key West Lighthouse

From the top of the lighthouse, look out over the sea and island. The lighthouse keeper's quarters house a museum.

Admission
USD 17
Hours
Daily 10:00–16:30

There are 88 narrow, steep spiral steps to the top of the lighthouse, so avoid the observation deck if stairs or heights are a concern.

Key West Aquarium
Sights

Key West Aquarium

An aquarium near Mallory Square where visitors can see tropical fish, rays, and sharks up close.

Hours
Daily 09:00–18:00

Reviews say the shark habitat is not yet complete, so check whether it is open first if you are going to see it.

Cruises calling at Key West, Florida

267 sailings are grouped into 87 cruises by ship and route.

87 cruises call at this port.

About Key West, Florida

Located closer to Havana than Miami, Key West is synonymous for all that is fabulous. Whether it’s beaches, back country or just a brilliant time that you’re after, Florida’s most southern point holds a wealth of intrigue, both past and present. Famed for its unique originality, Key West is a condensation of the best of the sunshine state – fantastic weather, laid back attitude, deep-rooted history and masses of fantastic, fresh seafood; it’s little wonder that nobody ever wants to leave.Floating in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, the island has two very definite personalities: bookish and bizarre. On the one hand, the literary festivals, exquisite Caribbean architecture and splendid art galleries attract the bourgeoisie, while on the other, the eccentricity and reticence to be associated with “the mainland” attracts all kinds of “happies” –new era hippies. The two dichotomies live peacefully side by side and have done ever since travellers started arriving in the 1960s — Key West being one of the three big K’s on the hippie path to enlightenment (Kuta and Kathmandu are the others).But past the idiosyncrasies of the Key Westers, and you will find an island that is literally brimming over with spectacular sights and wonderful wilderness. From Henry S. Truman’s Little White House and Ernest Hemmingway’s house and studio, to botanical gardens and marine sanctuaries, visitors will leave this fascinating island wanting more.Best seen by foot, bike or boat, this is an island to be explored al fresco.

Cruise lines calling here: 7 places

Celebrity CruisesHolland America LineNorwegian Cruise LineRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionVirgin Voyages

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