Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory from the Key West cruise port

Nature5-8 minutes by taxi (about 25 min walk)45 minutes to 1 hourFits a typical call

A glass-enclosed, climate-controlled garden at 1316 Duval Street, near the Atlantic end, with 50-60 butterfly species, small birds and two resident flamingos. Air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible and a good break from the heat; children like it.

Getting there from the ship

From
Pier B
Key West has 3 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
5-8 minutes by taxi (about 25 min walk) · 1.5 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Key West taxi fares.
Cost
$17.50 adult, $14.50 senior 65+, $12.50 child 4-12, under 4 free, plus sales tax (2026).
Time to allow
45 minutes to 1 hour

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Key West call you have up to 5 h 54 min at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, enough for a visit (allow 45 minutes to 1 hour), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:28 am · At Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
    5-8 minutes by taxi (about 25 min walk) from Pier B.
  3. 3
    2:22 pm · Leave Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Key West; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Open 09:00-17:00 daily, last entry 16:30; tickets allow re-entry the same day. It is a block from the Southernmost Point, so do both in one walk and return along Duval.

Key West cruise port: Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory FAQ

How far is Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory from the Key West cruise port?

From Pier B it is 5-8 minutes by taxi (about 25 min walk), about 1.5 km.

How much does it cost to visit Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory?

$17.50 adult, $14.50 senior 65+, $12.50 child 4-12, under 4 free, plus sales tax (2026).

How much time do you need at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory?

Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Key West call you have up to 5 h 54 min at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, enough for a visit (allow 45 minutes to 1 hour), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 5-8 minutes by taxi (about 25 min walk) from Pier B. Open 09:00-17:00 daily, last entry 16:30; tickets allow re-entry the same day. It is a block from the Southernmost Point, so do both in one walk and return along Duval.

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