There are three options for your great day out from Miami: Key West Snorkeling Adventure, Key West Old Town Trolley Adventure and Key West Glass Bottom Boat Adventure.
Key West Snorkeling Adventure
At the start of this thrilling excursion you will be picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle by your English-speaking driver/guide (Spanish speaking on request).
You will drive south through Florida crossing 42 bridges and hopping over 32 islands before reaching Key West – at around 12 noon. There will be one rest-stop on the way. The views of the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico on the journey will be 'out of this world'.
In Key West – the southernmost city in the continental US – you'll find a Caribbean atmosphere, street artists, outdoor cafes, and restaurants just waiting to enchant you.
This great option offers you the chance to take a thrilling snorkeling cruise in a 65-foot catamaran. The coral reef off Key West, Florida is the third largest barrier reef in the world with a variety of spectacular plants and animals. In addition, the warm, tropical water allows visitors to snorkel year round.
Snorkel gear is provided. You will have a total of 5 hours in the Key West area so, on top of your catamaran trip, you will have 2 hours to enjoy what Key West has to offer.
One of the best spots to visit is Mallory Square, a place where many gather for a spontaneous daily celebration. Mallory Square is located by the historic waterfront.
You could also visit the Key West Aquarium, or the fascinating Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum, or Harry S. Truman's Little White House (admission to these venues is not included in your tour). Or have your photo taken by the monument that marks the Southernmost Point in the United States.
You will want to grab some lunch at one of the excellent restaurants in Key West (payable direct). Why not sample some of the fabulous fresh seafood? At approximately 6:00pm you will board your vehicle for the return journey. There will be one rest-stop on the way back.
You will arrive back in Miami at around 8:30pm and will be dropped off at your hotel.
Key West Old Town Trolley Adventure
This package is the same as the one above, but instead of the catamaran cruise you can enjoy a hop-on, hop-off, fully narrated, Old Town Trolley Tour. Not only is this your expertly guided tour of Key West, but it's your ride to wherever you want to visit. The trolley makes 12 stops at all the must-see places in Key West. You can jump off, visit the sights and re-board all day long.
Aboard the trolley bus, you’ll be treated to some 'Transportainment', a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. Knowledgeable conductors narrate the tour with a fascinating mix of trivia and humorous stories.
Below is a list of the 12 stops on the tour:
Mallory Square: Close to the Key West Aquarium, Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum, Harry S. Truman's Little White House, Custom House Museum, Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum, Audubon House, Key West Historical Memorial Sculpture Garden
Historic Waterfront (Mac's Sea Garden): Good stop for restaurants, plus Key West Bight, Yankee Freedom II Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry, Flagler Station Over-Sea Railway Historeum, Historic Seaport
Simonton Row: Stop here for Sloppy Joe's Bar, Old Town Simonton & Green Streets, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Pirate Soul Museum
Duval Street at Crowne Plaza La Concha: Your stop for Margaritaville Café, Duval Street, Oldest House Museum, San Carlos Theatre, U.S. Post Office, St. Paul's Church
Bahama Village: Visit Bahama Village Market, Ernest Hemingway House Museum, Lighthouse Museum
Fairfield Inn: Stop here for Fairfield Inn, Key West Yacht Club, Garrison Bight Marina
Key West Welcome Center: The stop for hotels like Marriott Beachside Resort, Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Comfort Inn, Radisson
Best Western Key Ambassador: This stop is for Best Western Key Ambassador, Smather's Beach, East Martello Fort & Museum
Casa Marina: Close to Key West Garden Club at the West Martello Fort, African American Memorial, AIDS Memorial, White Street Pier, Higgs Beach, Astro City
Southernmost Point: Have your photo taken at the Southernmost Point Monument. Also the stop for Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, Southernmost House Mansion
Truval Village: Shopping on Duval Street at Truman Avenue, Ernest Hemingway House and Museum, St. Mary's Star of the Sea Grotto
Angela Street Depot: The stop for Key West Cemetery, Duval Street at Angela Street, and Solares Hill
You have 5 hours in Key West to enjoy the Old Town Trolley Tour and grab some lunch – fresh seafood anyone? (Payable direct.)
At approximately 6:00pm you will board your vehicle for the return journey. There will be one rest-stop on the way back.
You will arrive back in Miami at around 8:30pm and will be dropped off at your hotel.
Key West Glass Bottom Boat Adventure
This tour is the same as the above except that instead of a ticket to the Old Town Trolley Tour, your package includes a magical 2-hour trip to the reef in a Glass-Bottomed Boat.
The coral reef off Key West, Florida is the third largest barrier reef in the world with a variety of spectacular plants and animals.
Gaze at the rich and varied wildlife of the reef through special glass viewing windows and see the extraordinary natural sculptures created by the majestic elkhorn and bulky brain corals. More than 300 colorful and fascinating fish await you in this underwater paradise.
Along the way, your expert guide will point out the most interesting marine life.
Your glass-bottom boat trip takes 2 hours, which leaves you another 3 hours to grab some lunch (payable direct) and explore Key West.
You could visit the Key West Shipwreck Museum and discover how shipwrecking made Key West the wealthiest city per capita in the United States. Or peer into Key West's colorful history at the beautifully restored Custom House Museum.
At approximately 6:00pm you will board your vehicle for the return journey. There will be one rest-stop on the way back.
You will arrive back in Miami at around 8:30pm and will be dropped off at your hotel.