Hemingway Tour
Back at the ship by about 9:45 am, 5 h 45 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 45 min 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 pierAbout 10 min to the start point
- 8:30 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h 5 min. Latest sensible start: 1:15 pm.
- 9:35 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 9:45 amBack at the gangway5 h 45 min 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 1 h 5 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 9:45 am — 4 h 45 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 10:45 am or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator lists a meeting point in town rather than at the pier, but Key West is small: anywhere in the centre is within about 10 min of the ships on foot or by a short taxi ride, so we count 10 min each way.
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
You will begin this 65 minute nighttime guided walking tour by meeting your tour guide at Capt. Tony's Saloon outside front doors (428 Greene Street). You will then be taken to several of Ernest Hemingway's haunts around Old Town where he worked and played. You'll hear incredible stories of history and lore about Hemingway and Key West.
Max 15 per group English
What's included
- You'll hear incredible stories of history and lore about Hemingway and Key West.
Itinerary
- 1Key WestYou will begin this 65 minute nighttime guided walking tour by meeting your tour guide at Capt. Tony's Saloon (428 Greene Street). You will then be taken to several of Ernest Hemingway's haunts around Old Town where he lived, worked and played. You'll hear incredible stories of history and lore about Hemingway and Key West.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
You will begin this guided walking tour by meeting your tour guide at Capt. Tony’s Saloon, 428 Greene Street
You will begin this guided walking tour by meeting your tour guide at Capt. Tony’s Saloon, 428 Greene Street
From the cruise pier
About 10 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Ends at
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.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Hemingway in Key West Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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