Reef snorkel trip from the Key West cruise port

Snorkelingboats leave from Opal Key Marina (241 Front St) beside Pier B or from the Historic Seaport, 10-12 min walk3-3.5 hours including check-inFits a typical call

The only living coral barrier reef in the continental US lies about 7 miles off Key West; large catamarans run 3-hour trips to Sand Key, Rock Key, Eastern Dry Rocks or Western Sambo depending on conditions, with gear, instruction, soft drinks and, after the swim, beer, wine and margaritas included. Departures are a few minutes' walk from Pier B, which makes this the one 'real Caribbean' excursion that fits a short call.

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
Boats leave from Opal Key Marina (241 Front St) beside Pier B or from the Historic Seaport, 10-12 min walk · 0.1 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Key West taxi fares.
Cost
Fury 'Reef and Ritas' 3-hour catamaran trip from about $65-72 per adult (2026); ship-sold versions cost more.
Time to allow
3-3.5 hours including check-in

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 46 min at Reef snorkel trip, enough for a visit (allow 3-3.5 hours including check-in), 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
    8:32 am · At Reef snorkel trip
    Boats leave from Opal Key Marina (241 Front St) beside Pier B or from the Historic Seaport, 10-12 min walk from Pier B.
  3. 3
    2:18 pm · Leave Reef snorkel trip 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

You must be able to swim: there is nowhere to stand 7 miles out. Check in 30 minutes early, bring photo ID, a towel and cash for tips. Pick a morning departure and check that the return lands at least an hour before all-aboard; independent bookings are not held for the ship.

Key West cruise port: Reef snorkel trip FAQ

How far is Reef snorkel trip from the Key West cruise port?

From Pier B it is boats leave from Opal Key Marina (241 Front St) beside Pier B or from the Historic Seaport, 10-12 min walk, about 0.1 km.

How much does it cost to visit Reef snorkel trip?

Fury 'Reef and Ritas' 3-hour catamaran trip from about $65-72 per adult (2026); ship-sold versions cost more.

How much time do you need at Reef snorkel trip?

Allow 3-3.5 hours including check-in. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Key West call you have up to 5 h 46 min at Reef snorkel trip, enough for a visit (allow 3-3.5 hours including check-in), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Reef snorkel trip on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is boats leave from Opal Key Marina (241 Front St) beside Pier B or from the Historic Seaport, 10-12 min walk from Pier B. You must be able to swim: there is nowhere to stand 7 miles out. Check in 30 minutes early, bring photo ID, a towel and cash for tips. Pick a morning departure and check that the return lands at least an hour before all-aboard; independent bookings are not held for the ship.

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