Getting ashore
Key West is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Key West, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Key West Cruise Port
Key West is a solid port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through April.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Key West
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 9h in Key West, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Key West get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 4% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,000 passengers
- Busy day: 3,650+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 4% of days
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Where Key West fits into a cruise
Key West is most commonly visited on Bahamas itineraries, often alongside Fort Lauderdale and Miami .
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When to cruise to Key West
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through April.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through April.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Key West typically carry around 2,918 guests, with Celebrity Reflection, Valiant Lady, and Celebrity Apex calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Celebrity Reflection 77 calls
- 2 Valiant Lady 14 calls
- 3 Celebrity Apex 12 calls
- 4 Carnival Dream 11 calls
- 5 Scarlet Lady 10 calls
- 6 Carnival Liberty 9 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 Celebrity Apex
Nov 2 Carnival Spirit
Nov 3 Celebrity Reflection
Nov 4 Celebrity Summit
Nov 7 Celebrity Reflection
Cruises that visit Key West
Nieuw Amsterdam
Fort Lauderdale → Kralendijk → Key West → Fort Lauderdale
Nov 20, 2026 · 21 nights
Visits Key West on day 21
$1,684 oceanview · $80/night
20% below typical · 3-month low
Celebrity Reflection
Fort Lauderdale → Key West → Nassau → Fort Lauderdale
Nov 23, 2026 · 4 nights
Visits Key West on day 2
$481 balcony · $120/night
28% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Dawn
Jacksonville → Freeport, Grand Bahama → Key West → Jacksonville
Nov 30, 2026 · 5 nights
Visits Key West on day 4
$339 oceanview · $68/night
46% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Dawn
Jacksonville → Key West → Great Stirrup Cay → Jacksonville
Dec 14, 2026 · 5 nights
Visits Key West on day 3
$659 suite · $132/night
55% below typical · 3-month low
Zuiderdam
Miami → Puerto Plata → Key West → Miami
Dec 19, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Key West on day 7
$499 interior · $71/night
29% below typical · 3-month low
Eurodam
Fort Lauderdale → Key West → Half Moon Cay → Fort Lauderdale
Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Key West on day 2
$449 interior · $64/night
36% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Key West
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Key West, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Bahamas · US East Coast
Key West → Nassau
From Fort Lauderdale · 3–5 nights · Next Nov 16
From $293 interior · $73/night
Best departure: 28% below typical
20 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Southern Caribbean
Kralendijk → Willemstad → Half Moon Cay + 8 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 21 nights · Next Nov 20
From $1,684 oceanview · $80/night
Best departure: 20% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Bahamas · US East Coast
Freeport, Grand Bahama → Great Stirrup Cay → Key West
From Jacksonville · 5 nights · Next Nov 30
From $339 oceanview · $68/night
Best departure: 46% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
US East Coast
Key West → Great Stirrup Cay
From Jacksonville · 4–5 nights · Next Dec 14
From $659 suite · $132/night
Best departure: 55% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean
Puerto Plata → Grand Turk Island → Half Moon Cay + 1 more
From Miami · Next Dec 19
From $499 interior · $71/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Half Moon Cay → Falmouth → Georgetown, Grand Cayman + 3 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 10 nights · Next Jan 2
From $899 balcony · $90/night
Best departure: 36% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Key West
Which cruise itineraries usually include Key West?
Cruises that call at Key West often follow itineraries such as Bahamas Loop: Key West & Nassau, Transatlantic Crossing via Bonaire, Willemstad & Half Moon Cay, and Bahamas Loop via Freeport, Grand Bahama & Great Stirrup Cay.
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