Tropical Fruit Hunting Tour at Grimal Grove
Back at the ship by about 10:10 am, 5 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 20 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 30 min. Latest sensible start: 12:50 pm.
- 10:00 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 10:10 amBack at the gangway5 h 20 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 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 10:10 am — 4 h 20 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 11:10 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
Visit the only Breadfruit Grove in Continental United States!
While here, discover the rich history of Grimal Grove and its legendary founder, Adolf Grimal, on a 75–90-minute tropical fruit hunting tour. This engaging experience takes you through the grove where you'll learn about its 70+ year journey of restoration and resilience. Depending on the season, guests may even have the chance to pick ripe fruits directly from the trees. The tour includes a scenic walking exploration, followed by a delightful tasting session in an outdoor tasting room featuring prepared exotic fruits.
- 75–90-minute tour revealing the history of Grimal Grove
- Guided walking tour with opportunities to pick fruit (seasonal)
- Outdoor tasting experience with a variety of exotic fruits
- Learn about the 70+ years of restoration and resilience at the grove
Max 10 per group English
What's included
- various exotic fruits
Itinerary
- 1Grimal Grove- 75–90-minute tour revealing the history of Grimal Grove - Guided walking tour with opportunities to pick fruit (seasonal) - Outdoor tasting experience with a variety of exotic fruits - Learn about the 70+ years of restoration and resilience at the grove
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Please Park along the fenceline on Cunningham Ln, near the front gate.
The gate will be closed because we have Key Deer on Big Pine Key and they love to eat our fruit and plants!!
Please Park along the fenceline on Cunningham Ln, near the front gate.
The gate will be closed because we have Key Deer on Big Pine Key and they love to eat our fruit and plants!!
From the cruise pier
About 10 min by taxi
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.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring water, bug spray, sunscreen.
- Part of the tour is a walking tour on tropical fruit farm; pathways are made of mulch. There are stations where guests can sit down. But if you have mobility issues, please call to see if the tour can meet your needs.
Traveler reviews
Operated by Grimal Grove. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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