About the Port
Key West anchors the far end of the Florida Keys, a coral island archipelago where Caribbean color and American history mingle along breezy, palm-lined streets. Duval Street's shops and taverns sit near the preserved Old Town, walkable from the pier, while the Ernest Hemingway House recalls the decades writers and artists made this island their retreat. Museums throughout town trace a history shaped by sailors, wreckers, and treasure hunters drawn to these waters.
Beyond the harbor, the surrounding waters hold some of the clearest reefs in the region, and Dry Tortugas National Park lies within reach by boat or seaplane for those seeking a fuller day of exploration, its remote fort and abundant birdlife a striking contrast to the town's lively pace. Sunset gatherings along the waterfront remain a local tradition, capping visits with wide Gulf views and easy island rhythm.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Key West.
Tour the Hemingway House
Wander the writer's 1930s Spanish Colonial home and gardens, still roamed by dozens of famous six-toed cats. It's a short walk from Old Town, easily done in under an hour.
Snorkel Dry Tortugas National Park
A boat or seaplane trip reaches this remote park's turquoise waters, coral reefs, and the massive 19th-century Fort Jefferson. Book ahead, as it fills the better part of a day and space is limited.
Stroll Duval Street and Old Town
Wander the pastel conch houses, galleries, and taverns lining this historic quarter, easily reached on foot from the pier. Time it for late day to end at Mallory Square for the harbor's famed sunset gathering.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Key West
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Eclipse | 21 | $24,320 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Eclipse | 11 | $13,145 | |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Apex | 7 | $1,086 | |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Holland America | Zuiderdam | 17 | $1,569 | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Holland America | Eurodam | 14 | $1,329 | |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 21 | $2,244 | |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Holland America | Eurodam | 14 | $1,334 | |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Holland America | Zuiderdam | 14 | $1,209 | |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 12 | $1,699 | |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 21 | $2,229 | |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 16 | $1,474 | |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Holland America | Zuiderdam | 14 | $1,159 | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 15 | $4,399 | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 36 | $11,199 | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Holland America | Zuiderdam | 14 | $1,669 | |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 19 | $2,209 | |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Holland America | Rotterdam | 21 | $2,243 | |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Holland America | Volendam | 14 | $1,849 | |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Holland America | Eurodam | 14 | $1,589 | |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Apex | 7 | $1,218 |
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