Key West Cruise Port Guide — Ships, Excursions & Tips

Currency

US dollar

Language

English (and Spanish).

Time in Port

Typically a daytime call; some include the evening for sunset.

Pier Location

Mallory Square and Pier B docks open right into Old Town; everything is walkable.

Best For

Walkable Old Town, reef snorkeling, and quirky island character

About Key West

Key West, the southernmost point in the continental U.S., is a sun-bleached, free-spirited island where the cruise docks put you steps from Duval Street's bars, galleries, and Key lime pie. Famous for Hemingway's six-toed cats, technicolor sunsets at Mallory Square, and easy reef snorkeling, it's a compact, walkable port with a one-of-a-kind 'Conch Republic' personality.

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Insider Tip

Key West is small and flat — rent a bike or just walk rather than paying for a tour. The Conch Train is handy for orientation, but the Hemingway Home, Southernmost Point, and Duval Street are all an easy stroll from the docks.

Highlights

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Duval Street
The mile-long main drag of bars, shops, and galleries — walkable from the docks.

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Hemingway Home
The author's house and its famous six-toed cats, a short stroll from downtown.

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Southernmost Point
The landmark buoy marking the southernmost spot in the continental U.S. — 90 miles to Cuba.

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Reef snorkeling
The only living coral barrier reef in the continental U.S. lies a short boat ride offshore.

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Mallory Square sunset
A nightly street-performer celebration as the sun drops into the Gulf (on late calls).

Local Food & Drink

A slice of authentic Key lime pie.
Fresh conch fritters and pink shrimp.
A cold drink at a historic Duval Street bar.

Shore Excursion Ideas

1 Old Town and Duval Street walk.

2 Reef snorkel or glass-bottom boat.

3 Conch Train or Old Town Trolley tour.

4 Hemingway Home and Southernmost Point.

5 Mangrove kayak eco-tour.

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