SHORE EXCURSIONS

This tour offers you the opportunity to explore Key West by land and by sea. Explore dramatic underwater vistas usually reserved for scuba divers. A wide variety of fish and other marine life await you, as you gaze into the underwater world of Key West. Enjoy a narrated eco-tour aboard The Pride of Key West, Fury's glass bottom boat, which offers a smooth ride on a modern catamaran with a seated sun deck and air-conditioned, enclosed viewing area as well as restrooms and a snack bar.

Then hop aboard The Conch Tour Train, the most popular tour in Key West. Since first opening in 1958, it has entertained over 15 million visitors. The expert “engineers” have been extensively trained to share the legends and lore of this charming tropical paradise with you. On your tour, you’ll learn what made Key West the richest city in the United States and hear about the golden days of settlement when it was the farthest frontier. You’ll hear about the Great Depression, the hurricane that destroyed Henry Flagler’s railroad, the building of U.S. 1 and the arrival of the navy during World War II. Join this tour and relive 400 years of history and, like so many visitors before you, become enchanted by the stories, sights and sounds that are distinctly Key West.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours zipping around the streets of Key West on a golf cart that is easy to drive and, best of all, easy to park. Golf carts couldn’t be more convenient, which is why so many locals drive them instead of cars. The streets in Key West are somewhat narrow and when traffic is heaviest – which is often when cruise ships are in town – golf carts are ideal for getting around. They allow you to spend less time walking and more time sightseeing. Plus, they are fun to drive, especially since these golf carts are gas-powered with plenty of zip. You will find one that is perfect for your party, whether it is just for yourself or for as many as six people. The rental time is flexible, too. You can rent a golf cart for just 3.5 hours or for up to 5 hours. Either way, it will be a blast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rent a golf cart that is easy to drive and easy to park in even the tightest spaces.
• Zip from attraction to attraction without wasting time walking.
• Have fun driving the gas-powered golf cart or just riding along as a passenger.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Cruise into the Gulf of Mexico on a catamaran and observe bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat before snorkeling along several reefs. The catamaran is open-air but with covered areas that allow for uninterrupted views of the dolphins. These highly intelligent aquatic mammals usually travel and hunt in groups called pods. You may be surprised by their speed, grace and agility as they zip through the water, often in the catamaran’s wake. You might also see the dolphins leap acrobatically into the air and hear them whistling and clicking, sounds that they may use as sonar for navigation and finding food. After cruising into shallower water, you will have the opportunity to snorkel along the reefs and isolated coral formations. You may see schools of yellowtail snapper, neon-colored parrot fish, bright red squirrelfish and spotted eagle rays, which at times leap out of the water much like dolphins. Scientists aren’t sure why they leap.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take in the gorgeous scenery while cruising on a catamaran through the Gulf of Mexico.
• Watch for bottlenose dolphins, which are commonly seen swimming in these waters.
• Observe a remarkable variety of marine life while snorkeling reefs in the shallows.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours zipping around the streets of Key West on a golf cart that is easy to drive and, best of all, easy to park. Golf carts couldn’t be more convenient, which is why so many locals drive them instead of cars. The streets in Key West are somewhat narrow and when traffic is heaviest – which is often when cruise ships are in town – golf carts are ideal for getting around. They allow you to spend less time walking and more time sightseeing. Plus, they are fun to drive, especially since these golf carts are gas-powered with plenty of zip. You will find one that is perfect for your party, whether it is just for yourself or for as many as six people. The rental time is flexible, too. You can rent a golf cart for just 3.5 hours or for up to 5 hours. Either way, it will be a blast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rent a golf cart that is easy to drive and easy to park in even the tightest spaces.
• Zip from attraction to attraction without wasting time walking.
• Have fun driving the gas-powered golf cart or just riding along as a passenger.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Snorkel into Key West's most popular attraction; the reef and crystal-blue waters surrounding our island paradise. For almost three decades visitors and locals alike have chosen Fury Catamarans to snorkel Key West's nearby reef. Your sailing adventure begins as you board one of Fury's state-of-the-art catamarans, part of the largest and most luxurious catamaran fleet in the Florida Keys. Feel the excitement as you sail to North America's only living coral reef, where the wonders of Mother Nature await you. During your trip, unlimited sodas and water will be served. Complimentary beer and wine are served after snorkeling.

OVERVIEW

Learn to handroll a premium cigar at a factory that has been producing them for decades and sample a selection of rums inspired by the life of Ernest Hemingway. While touring the Hemingway Rum Company distillery, you will discover how the ingredients are sourced and processed to produce a variety of rums that capture the bold spirit of Hemingway. You will then settle in for a tasting of rums, which may include a complex dark one, another finished in a sherry cask and an unusual blonde rum. A short walk will bring you to the family-owned Rodriquez Cigar Factory, the oldest such manufacturer in the Florida Keys. On the eye-opening, behind-the-scenes tour, you will observe the art of hand-rolling a cigar and then try it yourself while enjoying a sample of Cuban coffee. You may be surprised by the skill involved in producing a tightly rolled cigar that burns evenly.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a distillery that produces bold rums that reflect the spirit of Ernest Hemingway.
• Sample a selection of rums with distinctive tasting notes and unexpected finishes.
• Watch skilled artisans hand-roll cigars in a family-owned cigar factory.
• Savor a sample of Cuban coffee while trying your hand at rolling a cigar.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Observe the wonders underwater by snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico and kayaking along the mangrove-lined islands in the backcountry. A custom-designed catamaran will bring you to the shallows, where you can snorkel in the crystal-clear waters that are teeming with marine life. The ever-changing parade of colorful creatures may include blue tangs, yellowtail parrotfish and reddish-orange wrasses. You may also spot conches, which are easily identified by their distinctive shells. Key West natives are known as conches because they consumed these shellfish in such abundance to protest taxes on food following the American Revolution. Following a buffet lunch on a remote sandbar, you will see another side of nature by kayaking through the heavily vegetated backcountry. As you will discover, coastal mangroves provide plenty of benefits. They are environmentally important as habitat for birds, a nursery of sorts for marine creatures and filters for impurities that may be in the water.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Observe a remarkable variety of marine life while snorkeling reefs in the shallows.
• Kayak through the backcountry and past the eco-friendly mangroves along the shores.
• Enjoy a buffet lunch on a secluded sandbar in the backcountry.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours zipping around the streets of Key West on a golf cart that is easy to drive and, best of all, easy to park. Golf carts couldn’t be more convenient, which is why so many locals drive them instead of cars. The streets in Key West are somewhat narrow and when traffic is heaviest – which is often when cruise ships are in town – golf carts are ideal for getting around. They allow you to spend less time walking and more time sightseeing. Plus, they are fun to drive, especially since these golf carts are gas-powered with plenty of zip. You will find one that is perfect for your party, whether it is just for yourself or for as many as six people. The rental time is flexible, too. You can rent a golf cart for just 3.5 hours or for up to 5 hours. Either way, it will be a blast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rent a golf cart that is easy to drive and easy to park in even the tightest spaces.
• Zip from attraction to attraction without wasting time walking.
• Have fun driving the gas-powered golf cart or just riding along as a passenger.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours zipping around the streets of Key West on a golf cart that is easy to drive and, best of all, easy to park. Golf carts couldn’t be more convenient, which is why so many locals drive them instead of cars. The streets in Key West are somewhat narrow and when traffic is heaviest – which is often when cruise ships are in town – golf carts are ideal for getting around. They allow you to spend less time walking and more time sightseeing. Plus, they are fun to drive, especially since these golf carts are gas-powered with plenty of zip. You will find one that is perfect for your party, whether it is just for yourself or for as many as six people. The rental time is flexible, too. You can rent a golf cart for just 3.5 hours or for up to 5 hours. Either way, it will be a blast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rent a golf cart that is easy to drive and easy to park in even the tightest spaces.
• Zip from attraction to attraction without wasting time walking.
• Have fun driving the gas-powered golf cart or just riding along as a passenger.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Experience a guided tour of the colorful history and characters of Key West from Coast to Coast on a beach cruiser. After a short 10 minute walk from your ship you’ll be briefed and suited with your own bike. On this expedition you’ll cruise by some of the best sites and attractions Key West has to offer, Mallory Square, Mile Marker Zero, and Ernest Hemmingway’s house. Cycle past the shipwreck-hunter Mel Fisher Museum, pass the 19th century Key West Lighthouse then the Southernmost Point of the continental U.S. and pause for striking waterfront views. Along the way, hear about an array of colorful characters who have fostered the Conch Republic’s well-earned reputation. After the tour, enjoy a delicious slice of award-winning Key Lime pie – perhaps the most famous dessert in all of the Florida Keys.

There is so much to do and see on the island paradise of Key West, and you can see it all on this one tour combining the World-Famous Conch Tour Train, Key West Aquarium and the Shipwreck Treasures Museum. The World-Famous Conch Tour Train has been the favorite way to explore since 1958! All aboard our themed train vehicles for a fun-filled tour conducted by our expert train engineers who will share the history, legends and landmarks of the Southernmost City in the Continental United States. Be seduced by the tropical plants, sultry aromas of tropical flowers, and the stately homes of ships’ captains as you wind through the streets of the Historic District. Hear the stories of famous residents like President Truman, renowned author Ernest Hemingway, and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Tennessee Williams, and like them, fall in love with this island paradise.

Following your exclusive, 1-hour tour of the island, step into the first tourist attraction on the island, the Key West Aquarium. Located in Key West’s famous Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium is one of the island’s most popular attractions for people of all ages. Home to alligators, jellyfish, sharks and many other marine animals, guests can enjoy interactive conservation talks as well as animal feedings. Guests also have the unique opportunity to meet live sharks and stingrays. The Key West Aquarium allows you to get up close and personal with some of the most fascinating creatures in the Florida Keys!

Wreck Ashore! With these words, enter the world of 1856 Key West. The era of the wreckers. At the Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum, you will step back in time as you discover Key West’s unique maritime heritage and how it became the richest city in the United States. Located in Mallory Square, the Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum combines actors, films and the actual artifacts from the 1985 rediscovery of the wrecked vessel Isaac Allerton, which sank in 1856 on the treacherous Florida Keys reef. You will be invited to climb the 65′ lookout tower to relive the search for wrecks on the reef.

Explore dramatic underwater vistas generally reserved for Scuba divers. A wide variety of fish and other sea creatures await you as you gaze into the underwater world of Key West. Along the way, our experienced Captain and crew will provide a unique and informative eco-tour and point out some of the most interesting marine life that inhabit the waters of this incredible island. Fury's glass-bottom boat, the "Pride of Key West", offers passengers a smooth ride on a modern catamaran, with a seated sun deck and an air-conditioned, enclosed viewing area as well as restrooms and a snack bar.