serious sealeggs Posted January 31, 2005 #1 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Is there anything new and exciting to try in Key West? Although it is a beautiful port, we've been there for the last 4 out of 6 cruises with RCI. I've seen all the popular stuff... famous homes and museums, trolley tours, conch, Sloppy Joes, Margaritaville... I can only shop in cheap clothing shops so many times. The weather has been iffy the last couple of times and the sail tours were often cancelled. I would love to try the Fury or another tour that I can book on own, but we're only in port from 7am-2pm. Is there anything we can due that would fit this time restraint? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twaincruisers Posted January 31, 2005 #2 Share Posted January 31, 2005 There is a butterfly preserve down by the southern most motel and you can always stop in at the original Pan Am ticket office for an on-site brewed beer at (actress Kelly McGillis) Kelly's Caribbean Bar & Grill. Of course, the best time to be in Key West is for the Hemingway Festival or Fantasy Fest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted January 31, 2005 #3 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Take a sea plane to Fort Jefferson in the Dry tortugas, exciting, historic and new.... The snorkeling is very good too. jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serious sealeggs Posted January 31, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Where do I find info on the sea plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidaperryman Posted January 31, 2005 #5 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Have you seen the street performers at Mallory Square at sunset? There are always new ones to see. Lots of fun. Eat at Billys first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demodawn Posted January 31, 2005 #6 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Go to the Hogsbreath and call all your friends and family and they can see you on the website! Our college freshman daughter is still trying to get over seeing her parents on the internet at a bar in Key West! Also stop at Kinos for homemade sandles for under $10. Right next door to the Hogsbreath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brn2crz Posted January 31, 2005 #7 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Maybe..you could pick another ship thats not stopping there?The only ships I see stopping there now are Enchantment and Jewel,which are basically doing every other week,and the Rhapsody,who will begin every other week in May.Seems like plenty to picj from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsemonik Posted January 31, 2005 #8 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Take your time getting off the ship. Head down Duval to Green then stop in Captain Tony's have a pirate's Punch or a cold beer around 11:00, pick up a t-shirt, sit on a "Celebrity Bar Stool", call it a day!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted February 1, 2005 #9 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Have you done "BOB"? It is 3-3.5 hours and awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twaincruisers Posted February 1, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Here is the link about seaplanes to Fort Jefferson: http://www.seaplanesofkeywest.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSCruiser Posted February 1, 2005 #11 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Did the Fury Snorkel last year and it was great - better than some I have done in Hawaii. They have their own website and you can save by booking there - you will be on the same boat with the RC-booked people. The office where you check in, and the boat, are right there where you dock, assuming its the same place as last year. Just double check with them about the timing of the AM, trip, but I think it will fit your schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nednrom Posted February 1, 2005 #12 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Is there anything new and exciting to try in Key West? Although it is a beautiful port, we've been there for the last 4 out of 6 cruises with RCI. I've seen all the popular stuff... famous homes and museums, trolley tours, conch, Sloppy Joes, Margaritaville... I can only shop in cheap clothing shops so many times. The weather has been iffy the last couple of times and the sail tours were often cancelled. I would love to try the Fury or another tour that I can book on own, but we're only in port from 7am-2pm. Is there anything we can due that would fit this time restraint? Any suggestions would be appreciated. We did a kayaking tour last time we were there and had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wezhogan Posted February 1, 2005 #13 Share Posted February 1, 2005 What is "BOB"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melis74 Posted February 1, 2005 #14 Share Posted February 1, 2005 We're thinking of trying this while we are in Key West in June.. http://www.jungletour.com/HTML/jungle_mainframe.htm Majesty of the Seas in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted February 1, 2005 #15 Share Posted February 1, 2005 We're thinking of trying this while we are in Key West in June.. http://www.jungletour.com/HTML/jungle_mainframe.htm Majesty of the Seas in... Why not rent a personal watercraft. There are a couple of outfits that will take you on a circle island trip, you will go thru mangrove and old submarine pens, etc. Then they let you just ride. Personally, letting a tourist loose in a boat with a prop scares me. Of course a tourist on a PWC scares me too. On second thought, .... ;) jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvone Posted February 1, 2005 #16 Share Posted February 1, 2005 The PWC thing is great, I had a blast on that one. But I also like the camping at cap'n tony's idea too. (or the Schooner wharf bar). Kick back a couple of bloody's and take in Micheal McCloud for the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted February 1, 2005 #17 Share Posted February 1, 2005 To learn about "BOB" try http://www.bobusvi.com Loads of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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