Key West
United States
About Key West
Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States and a beloved cruise port known for its laid-back atmosphere, vibrant Duval Street, and colorful Conch Republic heritage. Ships anchor offshore and tender passengers to the historic Old Town district, which is compact and easily walkable. Hemingway's former home and Mallory Square sunset celebrations are among the top attractions.
Highlights
The southernmost U.S. city, famous for Duval Street's lively bars and Hemingway's legacy.
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Read before you go
The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
An old fisherman's epic battle with a giant marlin — spare, powerful, and the perfect companion for watching the ocean from the deck.
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Moby-Dick
Herman Melville
The greatest sea novel ever written — obsession, whales, and the vast indifference of the ocean. Read the good parts on a sea day.
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The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
American dreams and Long Island Sound — Gatsby staring across the water captures something about watching the shore from a ship.
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Before you sail — hotels in Key West
Arrive a day early and explore Key West before boarding