Full-Day Tour of Florida Keys Including Aquarium Encounters from Key West

4.9 (36 reviews)7 hKey WestCulture & historySightseeingToo long for a typical call
Won't fit

Too long for this call: you'd be back about 3:40 pm, 10 min after all aboard. Look for a shorter version or a longer port day.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Key West20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 7 h. Latest sensible start: 7:20 am.
  4. 3:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 3:40 pm
    Back at the gangwayAfter all aboard
  6. 3:30 pm
    All 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

Too long for a typical Key West call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). At 7 h plus travel from Pier B (Truman Annex / Opal Key Resort), the earliest you could be back is about 3:40 pm, after all aboard. It only works on a long call — your ship would need to stay until at least 4:40 pm.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Pier B (Truman Annex / Opal Key Resort).

Among the 349 Key West shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer 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

Depart the island of Key West & enjoy a full day of sightseeing along the iconic Overseas Highway! You'll travel halfway up the keys to Marathon and stop along the way to explore the natural splendor and man-made wonders of the Florida Keys. Such stops will include the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, Bahia Honda State Park, and the Blue Hole on the National Key Deer Refuge. Your driver will provide fun and interesting commentary along the way.

This tour will have a maximum group size of 12, with filtered water, lunch, and entry fees included. Customizable for private tours, call to make your tour private!

Max 12 per group English

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Live commentary on board
  • Picnic lunch of sandwiches, water. Please advise us of any dietary restrictions or special requests.
  • Local driver/professional tour guide

Not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities for your guide

Itinerary

  1. 1
    The Overseas Highway
    We do the driving along the iconic Overseas Highway, or US Highway 1, the only road that connects the Florida Keys from the tip of Florida to Key West.
    7 h
  2. 2
    Seven Mile Bridge
    Enjoy the spectacular scenery as we traverse the iconic 7-mile bridge. See the original historic bridge and Pigeon Key along the way. Your guide will share the history of the bridges and the fun facts that make this bridge so special.
    Pass by without stopping
  3. 3
    National Key Deer Refuge
    Spot endangered Key Deer on our world-famous Key Deer Safari. Get award-winning photos while learning about these little white-tail deer, the smallest species of deer in North America.
    30 minAdmission included
  4. 4
    Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
    Your guide will provide a walking tour of the aquarium and will coordinate any additional optional encounters. Pet stingrays, see sharks and alligators, pick up a conch or sea urchin, and more!
    1 h 30 minAdmission included
  5. 5
    Up The Keys
    This is your tour company. We hope you enjoyed your tour!
    7 hAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Up The Keys Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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