Key West cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Key West, USA (Western Caribbean). All three berths are walkable to Old Town. Snorkel and sunset boats leave from the Historic Seaport, a 10-minute walk.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $100 | $148 | – | $76 | 5/5 |
| Submarine / glass-bottom | – | $87 | $99 | – | $64 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $102 | $98 | – | $84 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $130 | – | – | $149 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | – | $55 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $95 | – | – | $59 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | – | – | $98 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $70 | $177 | – | $134 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $70 | $84 | – | $50 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Key West were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Key West Carnival in Key West NCL in Key West MSC in Key West
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Duval Street | 661 m | ~10 min walk |
| Southernmost Point | 1.8 km | ~10 min by road |
| Fort Zachary Taylor | 1.5 km | ~10 min by road |
| Hemingway Home | 1.1 km | ~20 min walk |
Distances are measured from Mallory Square, Pier B and Outer Mole. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.