KBCruiseLover Posted July 25, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2010 (I posted this on the Key West page and received 0 replies) We are sailing on Freedom in October. Our first stop is Key West. My husband and I really want to see all the bridges thru the Keys. Will it be possible to view them from the ship? I guess I want to know if we will be close enough to see them and/or will we pass them in the middle of the night or after the sun begins to come up. Thanks, KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evergladesgator Posted July 25, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 25, 2010 No No Yes= will we pass them in the middle of the night or after the sun begins to come up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS-Cruiser Posted July 25, 2010 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2010 When we sailed the freedom in 2008, we went far enough out from Ft Lauderdale that we could not see land.... then when we woke in the next morning, we we already at Key West. So I am assuming that they do gentle circles all night, just far enough off shore that you have no idea where exactly you are, then presto, you dock in Key West. It's not that far from Ft Lauderdale to Key West, yet it takes 12 hours to get there by cruise ship. So far as seeing the bridges, we didn't see any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fascinationfinatic Posted July 26, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I have been to key west a few times but all out of miami, never seen any of the bridges, have always been docking first thing in the morning. Ill be on the Freedom 9/19 to key west ill keep a look out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstone Posted July 26, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Went on the Freedom last April and could not see the bridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted July 26, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2010 You get to see lots of ocean. If you want to see the bridges suggest you drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbuddy Posted July 26, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2010 They want to be far enough away from land so they can open the casino and duty free shopping. Also while in Florida waters, they charge their state tax on drinks. So you won't be able to see anything, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBCruiseLover Posted July 26, 2010 Author #8 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thanks for all the info. I'm disappointed but better now than finding out after we set sail. At least I'll have a while to get over it. :) KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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