Enjoy the Caribbean vibe of Key West on this day trip from Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy comfortable round-trip bus transportation to this historic island city and wander at will, or choose from a variety of tour upgrades. Add a 90-minute Conch Tour Train or a hop-on hop-off trolley tour to see all the attractions. Or get out on the water and select from a 3-hour snorkelling adventure, a 2-hour glass-bottom boat cruise or a 15-minute parasailing ride. Pickup and drop-off from Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port Hotel included.

Day trip to Key West from Fort Lauderdale by bus
Scenic drive through the Florida Keys
Visit Mallory Square and the Hemingway House
Upgrade to add a glass-bottom boat ride, snorkeling cruise, hop-on hop-off tour, Conch Train tour or parasailing trip

What's Included

Bus Transportation with English/Spanish Driver
Glass bottom boat (if option selected at time of booking)
Hop-on Hop-off trolley tour (if option selected at time of booking)
Conch Train tour (if option selected at time of booking)
Snorkeling cruise (if option selected at time of booking)
Parasailing (if option selected at time of booking)
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Admissions unless stated

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport - Dania Beach
1900 Stirling Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33004, USA
Directions: Please be ready at the main entrance of the hotel for pickup Dates: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Return point: Returns to original departure point around 10pm

Start time

06:15 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

This trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West begins with a 4-hour bus journey through the southernmost tip of Florida. There will be a quick stop in Miami to pick up more passengers; otherwise, enjoy this scenic adventure that includes a trek across some 42 bridges, including the famous Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.

Upon arrival in the beautiful island city of Key West, there will be approximately six hours to tour and explore some of the best attractions. Visit popular sites like Mallory Square, where everyone comes to hang out. Be sure to make a stop at the popular Hog’s Breath Saloon for a bite and/or beverage.

There are also the attractions near the historic seaport area, like the West Martello Fort and the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum. There’s the Southernmost Point with the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. There’s also the Ernest Hemingway House and Museum and Bahama Village Market, plus Key West Aquarium and Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum, to name just a few.

If wandering isn’t of interest, choose from a number of tour upgrades to spice things up. The 90-minute Conch Tour Train is a great introduction to everything Key West has to offer. Or board the Old Town Trolley for a hop-on hop-off tour that includes live commentary from an expert guide who knows the city inside and out. It’s a great way for newcomers to experience the entire island. Hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.

There’s a 3-hour snorkeling cruise to the Florida Reef, the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States. Discover the underwater plant and marine life in warm, tropical waters aboard a catamaran vessel. Snorkeling equipment and beverages included. Another way to see the Florida Reef and its many aquatic inhabitants is on a glass-bottom boat cruise. Or get a bird’s eye view from above the blue waters on a parasailing adventure.

There’s something for everyone, with a variety of ways to see it all, on the historic island city of Key West.

Fort Lauderdale (Pass By)

Seven Mile Bridge (Pass By)

Southernmost Point

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
A government issued photo ID must be present at the time of checking in for Parasailing. We do not accept photos of ID's. If there is a minor the actual parent must sign the waiver for the minor. No other adult can sign for the minor
Snokeling, Parasailing and Glass Bottom Boat is subject to favorable weather conditions and may be canceled in the event of inclement weather
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:What is the departure point for the Ft Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Activities?

A:This transfer departs from the Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport at 1900 Stirling Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33004.

Jun 2021

Q:At what times does the tour arrive to and depart Key West?

A:The approximate arrival into Key West will be at 11.30 am. Departure from Key West is 5.45 pm daily.

Jun 2021

Q:Where does the tour drop us off in Key West?

A:You’ll be dropped off at 908 Caroline St. Key West.

Jun 2021

Q:What should I bring with me on the Ft Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Activities?

A:Bring your camera, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a bathing suit/towel if you plan to swim, snorkel or parasail.

Jun 2021

Q:Are there any stops on the way to Key West during the Ft Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Activities?

A:Yes, there is one rest stop on the way to Key West to use the facilities if necessary.

Jun 2021

Q:How long is the snorkeling tour (if option selected) during the Ft Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Activities?

A:You will spend approximately 3 hours exploring Key West's coral reef, which is the 3rd largest in the world. It is home to numerous fish, animals, and plants. This reef can be snorkeled year round because of its warm, tropical waters.

Jun 2021

Q:What type of boat is used for the snorkeling tour (if option selected) during the Ft Lauderdale to Key West Tour?

A:You will board a comfortable, 65-foot catamaran for the snorkeling tour to Key West's beautiful coral reef.

Jun 2021

Q:Do we parasail separately or together with others (if option selected) during the Ft Lauderdale to Key West Tour?

A:You may choose from single or tandem parasailing.

Jun 2021

Q:Can I participate in snorkeling or parasailing (if option selected) if I do not know how to swim?

A:All participants must be able to swim.

Jun 2021

Q:How long is the Glass bottom boat ride (if option selected) during the Ft Lauderdale to Key West Tour?

A:The glass-bottom boat ride is a two-hour sailing that will take you over some of the most beautiful and vibrant parts of Key West's reef.

Jun 2021

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Loletha_J

The scene of the island was wonderful. And food and drinks were good. Cuddos to our trip narrater and bus driver both did and awesome job narrating and driving when I go back I want the same bus driver and speaker.

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Giuseppe_C, Apr 2024

Our Ft Lauderdale bus was cancelled & was forced to join a Miami bus. With 50+ passengers we were drop-off last ending trip after 11:00 pm ( remember tour meeting began at 6:15am)…… Key West tour is worth doing at least once

Nice trip

Stephanie_M, Mar 2024

Lily was a great host, and got us where we needed to be for our parasailing trip. Overall a beautiful day in Key West.

Great tour horrible bus bathroom

Kim_F, Jan 2024

Great time, disappointed that the glass bottom portion was canceled. The bus bathroom was horrible. Smelled up the entire bus.

Bad experience

Erika_S, Nov 2023

The driver didn’t wait and we lost our tour . We were in the hotel parking lot. We asked for an alternative pick up or options and driver say contact you agency even when we said we said we will there. Called him and text him not answer very rude

Key West Adventure

Paul_G, Nov 2023

Beautiful day, traffic was unexpected but still got our 6 hours. Great job by our driver and guide. Sorry for the late night. You can’t control the traffic. Thank you, had great day.

The trip across the...

Linford_B, Nov 2023

The trip across the islands, 7 mile bridge, the beautiful scenery. Key West was fun! We joined the ‘Hop on hop off’ trolley to see the entire island. I was disappointed that we couldn’t hear the guides comments, even after telling him 3 times that he needed to speak up or turn up the mic volume.

Key west trip 2023

Lissette_A, Sep 2023

This tour was the best the driver Pepe and lily the tour guide were amazing loved my time in Key west

Family Vacation of 21

Claudia_U, Jun 2023

Everything was great! Our driver Titi and tour guide Marlene were awesome. They got us there on time and were friendly. Getting our tickets was easy. The Fury staff on the snorkeling boat were professional. We all had ice cold drinks.

Worth the price for a wonderful time on the water.

Way_H, May 2023

Really nice boat ride to the reef, nice dive gear, great crew, plenty of drinks on the return! We would do it again.

Good experience but would not recommend the break stop

FrankR, Mar 2023

Great experience- the breakfast stop was not good - should get a better stopping place and meal was not good

Poorly maintained buses , stranded in the middle of the highway for over 2 hours .Do not have a customer friendly option

vijay_m, May 2022

Poorly maintained buses , no A/C half way into the journey. Due to the bus breakdown, we were stranded in the middle of the road for over 2 hours. In these circumstances, they did not give any customer friendly options. Planned activities at key west had to be canceled with no promise of reimbursements..

Wonderful

MuhammadHamid_A, May 2022

It was a good touring experience. The most exciting moment was to see southern-most point of USA in Key West.

Awesome experience

Loletha_J, May 2022

Our First Miami Visit!!

Emma_A, Sep 2021

Everything was perfect for us except when we were told we couldn’t be picked up at our hotel but in another hotel a block away!!! We had to get an Uber ride to get there, mind you!!! Our pick up time was 6 am and still dark!!! But our tour bus driver dropped us off at our hotel after the tour and ended our day on a happy note!!!

Very nice

yosvani_L, Jul 2021

This is very nice experience, I am recommending this 100% , the people is very nice ,is very funny, let's doing

Key West joke of trip

Tommy_M, Jul 2021

Terrible it was basically a 10 hour ride on bus that broke down twice and no snorkeling because we herded like animals to a boat from bus with no time to eat or go to bathroom. What a joke of a show never again and refund would be nice

Not good

David_D, Jun 2021

No seats left for us on the boat... they over sold the experience too packed. Wife and I had no where to sit and that wasn’t acceptable to us

Very enjoyable experience

William_B, Jun 2021

We had an excellent tour guide that was able to answer all of our questions. She knew where everything was and where got us where we needed to be.

Nice trip but could use some improvement .

sharon_o, May 2021

The day started off with a guy in his pj's picking us up at the hotel meeting point. We verified that he was with the tour company. He told us that he was, and he would be taking us in his van to a bigger bus that would meet us in Miami. There were only 4 of us in the van, my friend and I and another couple. The van was NOT very clean, and one of the seatbelts did not work. Most of the way the guy kept getting call after call on his cell phone, which he would answer while driving, the driver had a hard time maintaining his lane while on his cell phone. Once we were at the Miami meeting point our tour went a lot smoother! The tour guide was great (aside from her trying to push for people to sign up for tours after every sentence she spoke). My biggest compliment goes to the bus driver he was phenomenal! Especially maneuvering the big bus in the narrow streets of Key West!

Wasn't what I expected

Marissa_B, Mar 2021

The keys it's was beautiful. The bus had alot of broken seats and air vents which made the ride extremely uncomfortable. Our tour guild spoke both English and Spanish, but it was very hard to understand him. I don't recommend doing it on your last day. Also feel miami should have one drop off point like fort lauderdale had. If your in fort lauderdale plan for an extra $50 for taxi or Uber to and from drop off point.

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