Key West Cruise Shuttles

A scenic Floridian isle beloved for its Spanish-colonial historic district, Key West is a surreal in-between space that blends the cultures of South Florida and North Cuba. Three main cruise stops include the Key West Cruise Terminal along the north side’s Key West Bight, the west side’s vibrant Mallory Square Terminal, and its neighboring Truman Terminal. Wherever the ship docks, enjoy seeing the coastline as much as downtown’s interior, all by taking advantage of public transportation. Options include two ferry boats departing from the shore, a trolley tour at Mallory Square, and the nearby Caroline & Grinnell Bus Station. Each of these terminals are located beside the Key West Cruise Terminal, while the nearby Whitehead & Greene Street Bus Station is closest to the two west-side terminals. Private transfers can be discovered through simpler rides like sedans ideal for honeymooners in search of quiet beaches, and chartered buses big enough to carry a couple dozen across the city’s central historic district.

Once transfers are taken care of, keep things simple, going on a walk along the waterfront lookouts of Wall Street or sticking to an all-in-one location good for not keeping still. A good middle-ground is Mallory Square’s vast plaza home to bustling passerby of tourists intermixed with local vendors and cafes, a myriad of hodgepodge statues adding to the region’s eclectic street performer scene. Also connected to this plaza is the Key West Aquarium, a world-famous haven of aquatic education, and home to uniquely themed tanks of exotic fish and reptiles. Hop aboard the Old Town Trolley Tours Key West for a view of the town’s most renowned landmarks in a vintage trolley, or go on a self-guided walk toward nearby exhibits like the historic Custom House, vast 17th-century landmarks at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and a vast 19th-century showcase of lavish Spanish architecture ta the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens.