Key West Aquarium Admission
Back at the ship by about 11:30 am, 4 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 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 1 h–3 h; we plan for 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:25 am.
- 11:25 amTour ends5 min back to the pier
- 11:30 amBack at the gangway4 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 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:25 am and be back at the gangway around 11:30 am — 3 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 12:30 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The start point (Key West Aquarium) is about 100 m from Pier B (Truman Annex / Opal Key Resort), 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 about average in length (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
Discover the intriguing world of the ocean with a visit to the Key West Aquarium. Explore the different sections of the aquarium and gain a thorough understanding of our planet’s alluring oceans. The aquarium features a wide variety of sea life, including eels, parrotfish, groupers, sharks, alligators and much more.
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What's included
- Admission to Aquarium
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
- 1Key West AquariumTours offered every half hour throughout the day. (See below for tour types) Shark feedings occur daily at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 4:30pm. Touch Tank/Aquarium History: Learn the aquarium history (first opened air aquarium in the United States), the importance of the frescos. Atlantic Shores Interactive Feed: Learn the importance of the mangrove eco system, allow guest the opportunity to feed some of our large game and tropical fish while discussing the variety of fish in the exhibit. Shark Interactive Feeding: Guides will explain the importance of sharks to our waters while allowing guests to feed and touch a live shark! Sea Turtle Conservation Tour: Learn the Aquarium’s role in the conservation efforts of these species. Stingray interactive Feedings: Interact with our stingrays by feeding and petting these animals. The Atlantic Shores Exhibit is a cross section of a near shore mangrove environment. The 50,000 gallon tank holds a variety of tropical fish and game fish.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Key West Aquarium
1 Whitehead St, 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.
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Traveler reviews
Operated by Historic Tours Of America. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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