Key West, Florida (Disney Cruise Line Port of Call)

Disney Cruise Line has several Ports of Call, even one in Key West, Florida. A port of call is just a stop on the itinerary of your cruise and the length of your stay in port varies.

Usually, your ship docks for anywhere from a half-day to a full day. Be sure to check the itinerary pages for estimated onshore and reboarding times for your cruise.

There should also be updated information about your port of call in your daily Personal Navigator Newsletter and Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.

Keep reading to learn more about Key West as a port of call and what you can expect during your cruise!

What Is Key West Known For?

Key West is the largest island in Florida and measures 4 miles long and 2 miles wide. It’s also the southernmost point in the continental U.S.

In addition to beaches, tropical flavors, and exciting nightlife, Key West is full of history, specifically in the historic district known as “Old Town.” You can even tour Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams’ homes.

Since Key West is closer to Havana, Cuba than it is to Miami, Florida, Cuban immigrants transformed the population throughout the last century.

What Travel Information Should I Know?

From maps, to weather, to currency, to language, there’s different pieces of information you may want to know prior to visiting the Florida city.

Port Map

Here’s a map (courtesy of Google Maps) of Key West for you to browse.

Average Weather

Here is a chart of the average annual weather for Key West, Florida via Weather.com.

Typically, Key West has the highest temperatures in August and the coolest temperatures in January with only a small amount of precipitation.

Language

English and Spanish are both spoken in Key West.

Currency

The U.S. dollar is the main form of currency.

Port WebCam

You can visit KeyWest.com for real-time footage of Mallory Square, one of multiple ports. There are many other Key West web cams to also check out.

Which Ships Sail Here?

The Disney Wonder sails in and out of Key West, Florida for excursions to the Bahamas.

How Do I Get Around?

There are multiple ways to get around Key West, including walking, driving, public transportation, and rideshare services. It’s not a huge city with most people sticking to the Old Town area, meaning navigation is pretty easy overall.

Walking

Key West is definitely a walking town and navigable. If you’re concerned about safety, the official Disney Cruise Line website states that the city is “very safe,” but, as always, guests are encouraged to follow safety precautions, protect valuables, and be aware of their surroundings.

Taxi

There’s also the option of calling a taxi, including one of these:

Key West Taxi — (305) 296-6666
Key Lime Taxi — (305) 395-885
TaxiASAP — (305) 712-0111

Rideshare

Rideshare services are another option, including Uber and Lyft. Depending on the route and services, rates varies for rideshare and taxi companies.

Rent A Car

As stated on the Disney Cruise Line website, it’s not easy driving around Key West and parking can sometimes be difficult, so keep that in mind if you choose to rent a car. KeyWest.com admits that driving a car “may be more of a hindrance than a help.”

But, if you want to rent a car, Enterprise is located not far from the port (about a 10 to 15 minute drive). You can either make a reservation online or call (305) 292-0220.

Other Rentals

The most popular form of transportation throughout Key West are golf carts, scooters, and bike rentals. These are just two of many options:

A and M Rentals (scooters, bikes, and electric cars): Depending on what you rent, prices vary. There are two different locations in Key West. Call (305) 896-1921 for more information. You can also book online.
Tropical Rentals (scooters, bikes, and electric cars): Prices vary, but all three forms of transportation are available at the family-owned shop on Duval Street. You can make reservations by calling (305) 294-8136.

Many people also like to take a pedicab ride, which you can find throughout the city. Typically, pedicabs charge per minute.

Old Town Trolley Tours

If you’ve never been to Key West, an Old Town Trolley Tour is great for sightseeing. Plus, you’re able hop on and off all day long without any extra cost. There are one-day and two-day trolley tours that range from $42 to $68. If you book online, you can save money as well.

Key West Transit

Key West Transit is the city’s public bus system, which provides service throughout Key West and adjoining areas. Bus fares range in price, i.e. a full one day pass is $4 and a full one way pass is $2. You can view a live bus map on the Key West Transit website.

What Are The Port Must-Dos?

There’s so much to explore throughout Key West, but here are a few must-dos:

Mallory Square: Mallory Square is one of many docks in Key West. The square is also known for its daily street festival held at sunset.
Duval Street: Duval Street is a popular street where most people gather. You can check out bars, souvenir shops, art galleries, and more. Despite being only one mile long, Duval is called the “longest street in the world” since it starts at the Atlantic Ocean and ends at the Gulf of Mexico.
Southernmost Point: This is the southernmost point of the U.S. and there are signs, including a buoy, to take pictures with too.

Key West Lighthouse Museum: A museum detailing history about the 92-foot lighthouse. You can take a tour and even climb up the lighthouse.
Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum: Take a tour of the famed author’s home, where he even wrote Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls at this home. Weddings and events can also be booked here.
Tennessee Williams Museum: The famous playwright lived here for many years. You can tour his home and learn more about him and look at artifacts.
Sloppy Joe’s: A well-known bar in Key West since 1933 that opens daily at 9 a.m. and doesn’t close until 4 a.m.

What Are The Port Adventures?

There’s a handful of Port Adventures available at Key West that you can book through the Disney Cruise Line website. These cost extra and have age restrictions.

Conch Republic Tour and Museum Package (K08)

The Conch Train takes you around on a guided tour through Key West before heading to the Key West Shipwreck Museum and the Key West Aquarium. The narrated-tour lasts about 60 minutes.

Once the experience is over, you will either hop on a complimentary shuttle vehicle or walk about five minutes to return to your ship (this all depends on where the ship is docked).

For those who need wheelchair assistance, guests should either phone Disney Cruise Line at (800) 951-3532 or (407) 66-7000 (only for international travelers) or email DCL at [email protected] prior to your trip so a lift-equipped vehicle is reserved.

Price: $67 (ages 10 and up); $34 (ages 3 to 9); Free (ages 0 to 2)
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Experience Type: Cultural, Sightseeing
Age: All ages
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Glass Bottom Boat Tour on the Pride of Key West (K10)

A narrated tour on a 65-foot catamaran called the “Pride of Key West,” where you can explore North America’s only living coral reefs. The experience will last about two hours. Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not allowed.

Price: $45.00 (ages 10 and up); $27.00 (ages 3 to 9); $27.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
Experience Type: Sightseeing, Nature
Age: All ages
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Key Lime Bike Tour (K28)

Hop on a lime green bicycle and tour different famous sights across Key West, including the Key West Lighthouse and Ernest Hemmingway’s home. You’ll even grab a piece of key lime pie along the way.

Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted. Guests must also be at least 60 inches tall to ride a bike. This experience has limited availability, so guests are encouraged to book early.

Price: $48 (ages 10 and up)
Activity Level: Active, Moderate
Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours
Experience Type: Cultural, Sightseeing
Age: 10 and up
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory with Aquarium (K14)

A nature conservatory that offers glimpses into the lives of butterflies and birds, along with stingrays and sharks at the Key West Aquarium.

The tour is wheelchair accessible. You should notify Disney Cruise Line at (800) 951-3532 or (407) 566-7000 (for international Guests) or via email at [email protected] prior to the start of their voyage so that a lift-equipped vehicle is reserved.

Price: $59 (ages 10 and up); $44 (ages 3 to 9); Free (ages 0 to 2)
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Experience Type: Sightseeing, Nature
Age: All ages
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Key West Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour (K05)

A 3-hour boat tour on a 65-foot catamaran, along with snorkeling with tropical fish and coral. After snorkeling, you’ll relax and receive a complimentary beverage. Bottled water and sodas are included. Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.

Price: $52 (ages 10 and up); $30 (ages 5 to 9)
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
Experience Type: Beach and Water Adventures, Nature
Age: 5 and up
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Key West Dolphin Watch & Snorkel (K35)

Hop on a catamaran and search for bottlenose dolphins. You’ll even have a chance to snorkel at the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted. Bottled water and sodas are included. There are also fresh-water showers and a restroom on the catamaran.

Price: $121 (ages 10 and up); $101 (ages 2 to 9)
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
Experience Type: Beach and Water Adventures
Age: Ages 2 and up (must be at least 6 to snorkel)
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Key West Multi-Language Tour (K31)

A 60-minute tour of Key West exploring landmarks from Duval Street to the southernmost point in the U.S. The tour also has narration in six languages (French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and English). You’ll also receive complimentary, souvenir ear buds.

This tour is wheelchair accessible. Guests should notify Disney Cruise Line at (800) 951-3532 or (407) 566-7000 (for international Guests), or via email at [email protected] prior to the beginning of their voyage so that a lift-equipped vehicle is reserved.

Price: $38 (ages 10 and up); $20 (ages 3 to 9); Free (ages 0 to 2)
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Experience Type: Cultural, Sightseeing
Age: All ages
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Open-Air Sightseeing Island Tour (K09)

A non-stop 60-minute narrated train tour through Key West that takes you to Sloppy Joe’s, Ernest Hemingway’s house, and more. Since this is a continuous tour, you can’t hop on and off the train.

Price: $38 (ages 10 and up); $20 (ages 3 to 9); Free (ages 0 to 2)
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Experience Type: Cultural, Sightseeing
Age: All ages
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Open-Air Sightseeing Island Tour — Adult Only Departure (K30)

Just like the Open-Air Sightseeing Island Tour mentioned above, but this one is for adults only. This tour is wheelchair accessible. Guests should notify Disney Cruise Line at (800) 951-3532 or (407) 566-7000 (for international Guests), or via email at [email protected] prior to the beginning of their voyage so that a lift-equipped vehicle is reserved.

Price: $38 (ages 18 and up)
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Experience Type: Cultural, Sightseeing
Age: 18 and up
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

President Truman’s Key West (K23)

You’ll embark on a 60-minute narrated tour through Key West. More than 100 points of interest are shown on the tour. After the tour you’ll venture to the Little White House, a retreat and a wartime command center for President Harry Truman, where you’ll get a 45-minute guided tour.

The second floor of the house is not accessible by wheelchair, but guests can watch a video of the second floor on the main level.

Guests should notify Disney Cruise Line at (800) 951-3532 or (407) 566-7000 (for international Guests), or via email at [email protected] prior to the beginning of their voyage so that a lift-equipped vehicle is reserved.

Price: $56 (ages 10 and up); $27 (ages 3 to 9); Free (ages 0 to 2)
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Experience Type: Cultural, Sightseeing
Age: All ages
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Presidents, Pirates, and Pioneers (K18)

A 2-hour guided walking tour for guests to learn about Key West’s settlement, growth, and national importance. Explore and learn about Key West’s history, including Truman’s Little White House, the original site of Pan-American Airways, and the Shipwreck Treasure Museum.

There is limited availability, so try to book early. The tour is also wheelchair accessible. At the Shipwreck Museum, the main level is accessible, but a video presentation of the second level is shown on the main floor to watch.

Price: $46 (ages 10 and up); $31 (ages 3 to 9); Free (ages 0 to 2)
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Experience Type: Cultural, Sightseeing
Age: All ages
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Snuba Key West (K20)

A scuba diving adventure, but without all of the gear. After you board a 33-foot power catamaran, you’ll travel to the best Snuba location. Once you dive, you’ll breathe through a scuba regulator connected to an air tank that floats in a raft on the surface and follows you as you swim.

You can also enjoy a freshwater shower and a complimentary beverage onboard the catamaran during your trip back to the pier. You do not need snorkeling or diving experience to participate.

Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted. Expectant mothers and anyone with severe cold or congestion, history of respiratory problems or disease, diabetes, history of seizures, dizziness or fainting, history of heart condition (e.g. cardiovascular angina, heart attack), ear infection, recent operation, asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis, nervous system disorder, chronic illness, sinus problems, taking beta blockers are not allowed to participate.

Price: $144 (ages 10 and up); $144 (ages 8 to 9)
Activity Level: Active, Moderate
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
Experience Type: Beach and Water Adventures, Nature
Age: 8 and up
Wheelchair Accessible: No

If you’re interested in visiting the city via the Disney Cruise Line, you can see which Disney cruises visit Key West on the official website.