Key West USCGC INGHAM Maritime Museum
Back at the ship by about 10:30 am, 5 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Key West20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:25 amEarliest tour startTour runs 20 min–2 h; we plan for 2 h. Latest sensible start: 12:25 pm.
- 10:25 amTour ends5 min back to the pier
- 10:30 amBack at the gangway5 h before all aboard
- 3:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Key West call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs up to 2 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:25 am and be back at the gangway around 10:30 am — 4 h to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 11:30 am or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The start point (U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum) is about 400 m from Outer Mole Pier, an easy walk — no taxi needed, and no transfer time eating into your day.
Among the 350 Key West shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 3 h); 85% of them fit a typical call.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Key West call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
The USCGC INGHAM was the longest continually serving, most decorated ship in Coast Guard History.
Serving in active duty from 1936 to 1988. Only remaining American ship afloat to have fought in the Battle of the Atlantic. Command ship for several Philippines landings including General Douglas MacArthur's return to Corrigedor, he was aboard during this action. First allied vessel into Chinese waters at wars end. Two Presidential Unit Citations for support missions in Viet Nam. Also part of the Mariel Boatlift, when tens of thousands of Cuban refugees left their island home seeking refuge in the U.S.
Now a National Historic Landmark and Coast Guard National Memorial to Guardsmen that have lost their lives in World War Two and Viet Nam.
The Ingham also offers one of the best sunset views in Key West.
German, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English, ZH-CN, Italian, Spanish
What's included
- Self guided tour of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham
Itinerary
- 1U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime MuseumSelf-guided tour the most decorated ship in Coast Guard history! 327' long Cutter commissioned pre- World War II. World War II, Viet Nam, Mariel Boat Lift Learn about the large part the Coast Guard played in World War II and Viet Nam.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum
West End Southard St, Truman Waterfront Park, Florida, United States
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchairs are able to get up on the main deck but unable to get below.
- Small service animals may be carried below. Larger animals are asked to remain on main deck. This is for their own safety.
- Guests may not enter the restricted areas
- Senior tickets are for guests 65+ and will require ID upon entry
- Wear comfortable shoes, no high heels permitted
Traveler reviews
Operated by U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Memorial Museum. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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