Key West Cruise Port Guide: How to Make the Most of One Day
Visiting Key West on a cruise? Discover how to make the most of one day in port, from Duval Street and Mallory Square to golf cart exploring, Key lime pie and activities on the water. We arrived aboard Celebrity Silhouette with no excursion booked, just a golf cart rental and a loose plan. In this Key West cruise port guide, we share what we experienced, what was worth our time and how you can plan a day that suits your interests and budget. Whether you want to walk through Old Town, browse the shops, visit historic attractions or explore more of the island, we’ll help you understand your options. Stay with us for our Dockside Port Ratings covering walkability, culture, food and drink, activities, safety and value. 📍 IN THIS VIDEO • Cruise port arrival and exploring Old Town • Mallory Square and the historic Custom House • Duval Street shopping, restaurants and bars • Our golf cart experience and practical rental tips • Planning a route around Key West’s landmarks • Snorkeling, diving, sailing and fishing options • Key lime pie, local food and Sloppy Joe’s • Heat, hydration, mobility and return-to-ship considerations • Our Dockside Port Ratings • Sailaway views from Celebrity Silhouette’s helipad 🕒 CHAPTERS 00:00 Make the Most of Key West 00:37 Cruise Port Arrival 01:18 Custom House & Mallory Square 02:02 Duval Street 02:44 Golf Cart Exploring 07:08 Water Activities 07:49 Key Lime Pie & Local Food 08:34 Sloppy Joe’s & Bars 09:05 Shopping 09:28 Plan Your Port Day 10:04 Practical Tips & Safety 11:04 Dockside Port Ratings 12:44 Final Thoughts & Sailaway 🎥 WATCH MORE CRUISE PORT GUIDES Explore more destinations with our Dockside Travel port guides, featuring our own experiences and practical advice for your day ashore: https://www.youtube.com/@DocksideTravel/playlists 💬 JOIN THE DOCKSIDE CREW How would you spend your day in Key West: walking through Old Town, exploring by golf cart or heading out on the water? Let us know in the comments! Like this video, subscribe to Dockside Travel and comment with your favourite Key West stop. 🌎 STAY CONNECTED WITH DOCKSIDE TRAVEL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DocksideTravel Website: https://docksidetravel.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docksidetravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docksidetravel ⚓ ABOUT DOCKSIDE TRAVEL We’re Melanie and Kris, cruise lovers from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. We’ve been cruising for more than 20 years, with dozens of sailings across most mainstream cruise lines. We share honest ship reviews, port guides and practical planning tips to help you make the most of your cruise. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER Please Note: While we share our opinions and personal experiences in this video, it is for your entertainment. You should contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for detailed advice and information specific to your booking. #KeyWest #CruisePortGuide #DocksideTravel