Key West is the southernmost city in the continental US — a laid-back island of Hemingway's house, six-toed cats, key lime pie and spectacular sunsets. Ships dock right at Old Town, so you can walk, bike or hop on a trolley.
Ships use three piers, all walkable to Duval Street: Mallory Square, Pier B (Westin) and the Outer Mole in the Navy base.
Mallory Square and Pier B open directly into Old Town.
If you're at the Outer Mole, a short tram or walk takes you out of the Navy base.
Duval Street, the Southernmost Point and Hemingway House are all within 1.5 km.
Assignments depend on ship size and day.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most large ships | Pier B or Mallory Square | 📍 Docked |
| Overflow / larger ships | Outer Mole (Navy pier) | 📍 Docked |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
These typical arrangements are retained from the supplied port guide and have not all been independently reverified. Map links are location searches, not live ship assignments. Confirm the berth, tender landing and boarding arrangements for your sailing. Read this port’s researched access notes →
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Key West.
Snorkel North America's only living coral barrier reef from a sailing catamaran.
Find tours →Hemingway's Spanish Colonial house and the descendants of his six-toed cats.
Find tours →Narrated tour of the island's highlights, with stops to hop off.
Find tours →Wild bottlenose dolphins and a snorkel stop on a small boat.
Find tours →Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
Duval Street's bars and shops to the Hemingway Home, the lighthouse and the famous Southernmost Point buoy.
Truman's Little White House, then Fort Zachary Taylor's beach and Civil War fort.
Best time: December–May. Warm year-round, 24–31°C / 75–88°F. Hurricane season June–November.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan ⭐ | 75°F / 24°C | 64°F / 18°C | 6 |
| Feb ⭐ | 77°F / 25°C | 64°F / 18°C | 5 |
| Mar ⭐ | 79°F / 26°C | 68°F / 20°C | 4 |
| Apr ⭐ | 82°F / 28°C | 72°F / 22°C | 4 |
| May ⭐ | 84°F / 29°C | 75°F / 24°C | 6 |
| Jun | 88°F / 31°C | 79°F / 26°C | 11 |
| Jul | 90°F / 32°C | 79°F / 26°C | 10 |
| Aug | 90°F / 32°C | 79°F / 26°C | 13 |
| Sep | 88°F / 31°C | 79°F / 26°C | 14 |
| Oct | 84°F / 29°C | 75°F / 24°C | 10 |
| Nov | 81°F / 27°C | 72°F / 22°C | 6 |
| Dec ⭐ | 77°F / 25°C | 66°F / 19°C | 6 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
Most sights within 1.5 km of the piers.
Shops near Duval Street.
Hop-on hop-off narrated loop.
City bus around Old Town.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Key West.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
Duval Street, Hemingway's house and the Southernmost Point — laid-back island charm.
Key West’s Butterfly Conservatory explicitly documents wheelchair access; a historic-house or sightseeing-train addition should be checked separately.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Enclosed wheelchair-accessible attraction
The operator describes the entire facility as enclosed and wheelchair accessible, at 1316 Duval Street. Admission permits same-day re-entry, useful for taking a break rather than rushing the conservatory.
Reserve delivery instead of assuming ship availability
Island Comfort Mobility lists manual wheelchairs, powerchairs and scooters with scheduled delivery and pickup. Confirm cruise-day delivery location, timing and the actual device before depending on a rental.
Planning suggestion: Arrange an appropriate transfer to the Conservatory and a confirmed equipment delivery if needed; add another attraction only after its specific accessible route is agreed.
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