Celebrity Constellation • Celebrity Cruises
7-night Bahamas Loop via Bimini & Key West
Nov 14, 2027 → Nov 21, 2027 • Tampa ↔
From $554
$79/night
Great deal
↓35% below typical
Key West
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Cruises visiting Key West
Quietest
Sep-Oct
Busiest
Dec-Jan
Upcoming
392+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-Oct (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 216+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Key West.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Key West
These sailings rank first because they visit Key West while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line
8-night Bahamas Loop via Celebration Key & Princess Cays
Dec 12, 2026 → Dec 20, 2026 • Mobile ↔
From $656
$82/night
Great deal
↓37% below typical
Celebrity Constellation • Celebrity Cruises
7-night Bahamas Loop via Bimini & Key West
Apr 9, 2028 → Apr 16, 2028 • Tampa ↔
From $581
$83/night
Great deal
↓32% below typical
Carnival Liberty • Carnival Cruise Line
7-night Bahamas Loop via Key West & Celebration Key
Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026 • New Orleans ↔
From $503
$72/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
Carnival Liberty • Carnival Cruise Line
7-night Bahamas Loop via Key West & Celebration Key
Oct 25, 2026 → Nov 1, 2026 • New Orleans ↔
From $503
$72/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
Carnival Liberty • Carnival Cruise Line
7-night Bahamas Loop via Key West & Celebration Key
Jan 17, 2027 → Jan 24, 2027 • New Orleans ↔
From $499
$71/night
Great deal
↓25% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Key West, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Key West that day.
Key West is busiest from Dec-Jan, with multiple ships per day. Sep, Oct are significantly quieter.
July 2026
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
28
No port calls
29
1
~3,600 passengers
$158/night
Near median
30
1
~3,000 passengers
$221/night
↑59% vs typical
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
1
~2,800 passengers
$302/night
↑73% vs typical
4
1
~3,000 passengers
$177/night
↑40% vs typical
5
1
~2,200 passengers
No fare
Near median
6
No port calls
7
1
~3,000 passengers
$157/night
↑30% vs typical
8
1
~3,000 passengers
$127/night
↓27% vs typical
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
1
~3,000 passengers
$170/night
↑26% vs typical
12
No port calls
13
1
~3,600 passengers
$159/night
↑5% vs typical
14
No port calls
15
1
~2,000 passengers
$151/night
Near median
16
No port calls
17
1
~2,800 passengers
$209/night
↑20% vs typical
18
1
~3,000 passengers
$190/night
↑50% vs typical
19
1
~2,200 passengers
No fare
Near median
20
No port calls
21
1
~3,000 passengers
$164/night
↑36% vs typical
22
1
~3,000 passengers
$172/night
Near median
23
No port calls
24
No port calls
25
No port calls
26
No port calls
27
1
~3,600 passengers
$151/night
Near median
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
31
1
~2,800 passengers
$189/night
↑40% vs typical
1
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 ship visit Key West on this date, carrying about ~2,800 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,800 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $189/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Key West on this date.
Resilient Lady • Virgin Voyages
4-night Bahamas Loop via Key West & Bimini
Jul 30, 2026 → Aug 3, 2026 • Miami ↔
From $756
$189/night
Priced high
↑40% above typical
Best time to visit Key West on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Key West still look attractively priced.
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$176
15 visits
Traffic
↑26% vs typical
6 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$170
15 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
6 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$118
17 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
6 ships • 15 priced sailings tracked
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$95
9 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
5 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$107
10 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$108
23 visits
Traffic
Near typical
8 ships • 23 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$115
31 visits
Traffic
↓5% vs typical
12 ships • 31 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$119
28 visits
Traffic
↑9% vs typical
14 ships • 28 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$139
19 visits
Traffic
↑25% vs typical
10 ships • 19 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$140
19 visits
Traffic
↑28% vs typical
10 ships • 19 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$134
15 visits
Traffic
↑17% vs typical
8 ships • 15 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$106
14 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Key West
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Key West, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Bahamas Loop via Celebration Key & Princess Cays (Private Island Focus)
Bahamas • Next: Oct 31
From $606
7 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Bahamas Loop via Key West & Celebration Key (Private Island Focus)
Bahamas • Next: Jun 7
From $499
29 upcoming sailings
3 ships
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Bahamas Loop via Key West & Bimini (Best Balance)
Bahamas • Next: Jun 12
From $296
52 upcoming sailings
7 ships
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Western Caribbean Loop via Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios & Cozumel (Rare Variant)
Western Caribbean • Next: Dec 12
From $1,314
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Western Caribbean Loop via Key West, Ocho Rios & Cozumel (Rare Variant)
Western Caribbean • Next: Nov 21
From $714
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
ABC Islands Loop via Bonaire, Willemstad & Cozumel (Rare Variant)
ABC Islands • Next: Nov 11
From $1,594
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Key West on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Key West depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Key West
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FAQ about cruises visiting Key West
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Key West.
What is the best time to visit Key West on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Key West, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Key West busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Key West. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Key West?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Key West include Bahamas Loop via Celebration Key & Princess Cays (Private Island Focus), Bahamas Loop via Key West & Celebration Key (Private Island Focus), and Bahamas Loop via Key West & Bimini (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Key West?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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