Key West Cruise - Overview
The tropical, laid-back Key West has it all! From classic fun-in-the-sun to iconic American culture, cruises to Key West feature such a wide variety of excursions that every traveler is absolutely entertained. Water sports and beach activities abound here, as well as the fascinating architecture, historically significant sites and world famous shopping and restaurants of Old Key West. Luckily, Key West cruise deals are plentiful, so cruise to Key West for a touch of the exotic so close to home!
Key West Cruises - Getting Around
Key West cruises dock at Mallory Square in the heart of Old Key West, with the Truman Annex close by. Key West's Mallory Square is the lively hub of Old Key West, lined with antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. A short trolley ride from Truman Annex brings Key West cruise guests right to the center of the action, and the famous Duval Street is just across the square.
Most notable Key West attractions are nearby and most easily accessible by rented bicycle or battery run "conch cruiser". The narrated Old Town Trolley and Conch Tour Trains are an enlightening and entertaining way to absorb fascinating Key West history and architecture, exploring over 14 miles of Old Key West. Hop on and hop off whenever the mood strikes you!
Key West Cruises - Excursions and Attractions
Numerous legendary American icons lived, worked and played in the tropical paradise of Key West, making it a home away from home for all of the very reasons that Key West cruise guests visit here today. Key West cruises offer everything from enthralling cultural and architectural tours to exhilarating all day water sports. The choice is yours:
- The Little White House: tour the former Key West home of President Truman, who spent 175 days here during his Presidency and Thomas Edison who volunteered his services to the US military during WWI. The Little White House features a museum and specialized exhibits.
- Hemingway House: Nobel Prize winner Ernest Hemingway wrote "A Farewell to Arms" in this very spot. His typewriter still stands where it was, and the descendents of the famous cats who slept in his lap still roam. Stroll delightful gardens and prepare to be intrigued by Hemingway's colorful past depicted in the exhibits.
- Water Sport Excursions: for thrilling action and pure fun in the sun, spend a day parasailing, snorkeling and boating off the palm lined shores of Key West.
- Key West Aquarium: Key West's oldest attraction, this 1934 aquarium provides hours of entertainment complete with a touch tank and hundred of examples local sea life.
- Dry Tortugas National Park: discover pristine ecosystems, explore Fort Jefferson and delve into legendary lore of pirates and treasure on a Dry Tortugas excursion. Just seventy miles west of Key West, Key West cruise guests can reach the Dry Tortugas, a cluster of seven coral islands, by high speed ferry in less than two hours.
- Wild Dolphin Encounter: swim with the dolphins and learn all about their natural habitat.
- Butterfly Conservatory: experience the breathtaking hues and graceful fluttering of over 1500 butterflies amidst a lush botanical garden.
- Deep Sea Fishing, Sea Kayaking and Eco-Tours
