--- title: "Key West Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west description: "America's southernmost slice of paradise" --- # Key West πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· US & Canada East Coast > "America's southernmost slice of paradise" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 300 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (45 sailings), Jan (42 sailings), Mar (41 sailings) ## About Key West Key West is the southernmost point of the continental United States, about 90 miles from Cuba. Ships dock at Mallory Square or the Truman Annex, and the whole town is walkable from either. The streets are narrow, shaded by palms, and lined with pastel-painted wooden houses in the Conch style. Hemingway's house, with its population of six-toed cats, is a steady draw. Mallory Square hosts a nightly sunset celebration with street performers, food vendors, and cocktails. Duval Street runs the length of the old town and has bars, restaurants, and shops. The Fort Zachary Taylor beach has the clearest water on the island and is good for snorkelling. Rent a bicycle or scooter for the day rather than a car, as parking is tight and distances are short. Key lime pie is the obligatory dessert, and most places do it well. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/New_York (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 24.5641, -81.8084 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Key%20West/@24.56413,-81.80842,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Key%20West&ll=24.56413,-81.80842&z=13) ## Things to Do in Key West Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Shark and Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Key West](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/41680be2-57ef-42b1-b885-a4609f958fc7.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (3,410) | 2h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Guided Bike Tour of Old Town Key West](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/64b89f80-8ab5-4ab9-9687-f82a77d13a64.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,744) | 2h | βœ“ | €54 | Viator | | [Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/edf23a02-90ec-4872-9340-474d36a6d774.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,395) | 2h | βœ“ | €73 | Viator | | [Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/10646806-8721-4549-8484-31cb4920463d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,956) | 3h | βœ“ | €85 | Viator | | [Key West Small-Group Sunset Sail with Wine and Hors d'oeuvres](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ed8bf595-1c95-409d-adba-c4d022232290.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,484) | 2h | βœ“ | €123 | Viator | | [Small Group Key West Adult Sunset & MoΓ«t Sail & Amazing Cheeses](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/64ad28e7-4add-4984-ba88-dc0b63b368bd.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,016) | 2h | βœ“ | €99 | Viator | | [Sunset Sail in Key West with Beverages Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4bcebbb8-fa09-443d-a159-76b75d529c31.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (989) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €72 | Viator | | [Key West Schooner Sunset Sail with Bar & Hors d'oeuvres](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a4740ba9-27f9-4908-883e-fcf3af4e6977.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (893) | 2h | βœ“ | €111 | Viator | | [Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/507199af-e40e-419d-9a23-bc8cdc1f30bb.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (750) | 2h | βœ“ | €81 | Viator | | [Key West Historic Seaport Food & Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5b117f4e-3201-459f-94ef-b7eb6afd3c4d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (682) | 3h | βœ“ | €85 | Viator | | [Key West Craft Cocktail Crawl](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e314b0b8-21f7-415f-900d-e32c3d79ce66.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (594) | 3h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/da43966b-b547-4e2e-90c5-913baeec1a89.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (598) | 4h | βœ“ | €130 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md): 115 nm - [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md): 130 nm - [Ocean Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/ocean-cay.md): 151 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/crescent-city-wake-bahamas-florida~CEL-CELEBRITY_REFLECTION-20261102-4.md)** - **Price:** €226 per person (€453 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Celebrity Reflection](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-reflection.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-02 - **Itinerary:** Crescent City Wake – Bahamas & Florida ## Featured Cruises from Key West Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Voodoo Tides – Florida & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/voodoo-tides-florida-celebration-key~CCL-LIBERTY-20270117-7.md) | Carnival Liberty | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-01-17 | 7 | €372 | | [Sunlit Shallows – Key West & Bahamian Cays](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-shallows-key-west-bahamian-cays~CCL-SPIRIT-20261114-8.md) | Carnival Spirit | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-11-14 | 8 | €520 | | [Bahamas & Key West – Freeport & Key West](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-key-west-freeport-key-west~NCL-DAWN-20261130-5.md) | Norwegian Dawn | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-11-30 | 5 | €267 | ## Browse Cruises - 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