Key West
Walkability: 10/10United States
Hours in Port
~8 hours
Walk to Town
Immediate — Mallory Square is at the pier
Currency
USD (USD accepted)
WiFi
Excellent
Cell Coverage
Excellent
Time Zone
America/New_York
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Overview
Direct answer
Key West is a docked cruise port with 10/10 walkability, about 8 typical port hours, and USD as the local currency.
Key West is the southernmost point in the continental U.S. and one of the most walkable cruise ports anywhere. Everything is within a 20-minute walk of the pier. The vibe is laid-back, quirky, and full of history — from Hemingway to Harry Truman. No passport needed.
Port-area planning notes
Arrival Style
Docked port
Walkability
10/10
Connectivity
excellent Wi-Fi, excellent cell
Top Excursions
Conch Tour Train / Trolley
Sunset Sailing Trip
Hemingway Home & Museum
Snorkeling at the Reef
Jet Ski Island Tour
Book Tours & Activities
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Free Things To Do
Southernmost Point Buoy
The iconic red/yellow/black marker at the tip of the U.S. Great photo op — arrive early to beat lines.
Mallory Square Sunset
Nightly sunset celebration with street performers, food vendors, and artists. Starts 2 hours before sunset.
Duval Street Walk
Key West's famous mile-long main drag — bars, galleries, shops, and people-watching galore.
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
Key West is best on foot or by bicycle. Rent a bike for $15-20/day. The Conch Tour Train ($40) and Old Town Trolley ($40) offer hop-on/hop-off service. Duval Street is the main artery. Everything you want is within a 20-minute walk of the pier.
Cruise Port FAQ
Is Key West a tender port or a docked port?
Key West is listed as a docked cruise port in CruiseKit's guide, which usually makes the port area simpler to plan than a tender stop.
How walkable is Key West from the cruise port?
Key West has a CruiseKit walkability score of 10/10. The port-area note is: Immediate — Mallory Square is at the pier.
What currency is used in Key West?
USD is the local currency for Key West. US dollars are commonly accepted in many visitor-facing places.
Does this Key West page use a live map provider?
No. This port guide uses a pre-rendered OpenStreetMap-derived image that CruiseKit serves directly. It does not request live map tiles when you visit the page. In the app, route context comes from your saved itinerary and port guides are available under More, then Ports; there is no separate live destination-browsing map surface.
Emergency Information
Police
911
Hospital
Lower Keys Medical Center
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