Silversea Luxury Cruises A Key West, Florida

Explore the city of Key West with the opportunity to re-visit the sites at your leisure during this overview tour.

City View Trolley Tour of Key West combines the best of all worlds with a fully narrated tour lasting one hour that also includes unlimited "hop on hop off" privileges. The deluxe trolleys are equipped with padded seats and panoramic windows providing superior views and comfort. Enjoy the scenes as the professional guide offer a fully narrated tour, combining history, folk lore, facts and fun to entertain you.

The Trolley has eight different stops within the historic district of Key West where tales of pirates, spongers, shrimpers, millionaires and less well-off merge to create a fusion of fun in the sun.

The Trolleys run every 15 minutes or so depending on traffic, and offers you time to enjoy the southernmost city in the continental USA at a pace you command. Pause to shop on Duval Street, visit the attractions and museums and then hop back on the City View Trolley to complete you tour of this truly unique island city.

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking to the start point for approximately 300 yards (275 metres) depending upon the ship's berth location. Additional walking is at the guest's own discretion. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests must be able to embark and disembark the trolley with little assistance. This tour is not exclusive to Silversea guests.

Experience the splendid beauty and history of Key West from a unique perspective during this panoramic flight-seeing excursion via helicopter.

Key West and Backcountry Waters

Depart the pier for the short transfer to the airport. Upon arrival, board your helicopter for a truly unique and unforgettable flight-seeing tour over Key West. Your 25-minute, pilot-narrated flight soars over the island's famous backcountry and abundant, crystal-clear waters. Along the way, look for shipwrecks and majestic sea life, including sharks, stingrays and dolphins, thriving in their natural habitats.

Historic Old Town

Next, take in spectacular, bird's-eye views over Key West's historic Old Town, including Duval Street, Fort Zachary Taylor and The Southernmost Point, as well as your cruise ship. At the conclusion of your helicopter flight-seeing tour, return to the airport. Following a comfort and refreshment stop, re-board your coach for the short transfer back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 130 yards (about 119 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and helicopter. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to airsickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Each guest must not exceed 300 pounds (about 136 kilograms) to participate on this tour. The total combined passenger weight must not exceed 600 pounds (about 272 kilograms). Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, marine and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Each helicopter has a maximum capacity of 3 guests. Single guests are welcome and will be placed in a helicopter with another group of 2. Guests wishing to guarantee their own helicopter will need to book all 3 tickets.

Spend a day exploring the tropical flora of the Keys. Begin this peaceful day with a brief transfer from the pier, in your survey of this splendid natural setting, enjoying a guided walk along paved pathways.

Key West Tropical Botanical Gardens

You will learn about the history of the gardens and about how they showcase flora native to South Florida, Cuba and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on protecting and cultivating endangered species of the Keys. Not only do the gardens display wondrous blooms, but they also host an arboretum, wildlife refuge and education center. In all, 7,000 different plants and trees thrive here, making the Tropical Forest and Botanical Gardens a treasure of the Florida Keys, and of the world.

Enjoy a cold beverage made from native Key West fruits before concluding your garden discovery and returning to the pier.

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of activity. The venue is wheelchair accessible, however due to the amount of walking that is required to see the gardens, this tour is not recommended for those with limited mobility. Expect hot and humid weather; dress in lightweight clothing and bring adequate protection from the sun.

Experience a guided tour of the colourful history and characters of Key West on comfortable beach cruiser bikes.

Depart the pier and bike to where Jimmy Buffet lived, wrote, first performed, and Margaritaville, of course. Next visit top destinations like Captain Tony's, Sloppy Joe's, Ernest Hemingway House, and the gates leading to Truman's Little White House. Afterwards cruise by the marker of the Southernmost Point of the United States, just 90 miles (144 kilometres) north of Cuba. Make a stop at the famous Key West Cemetery, the final resting place of many of Key West's most colorful characters. Along the way, you will learn about the history of the "Conch Republic", ship wrecking, and pirates.

Since this is the Key Lime Bike Tour, finish with a complimentary piece of frozen Key Lime pie - a must do experience in Key West! The tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of activity. Guests should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this tour is appropriate. Guests with pre-existing neck, back, knee and/or shoulder injuries, cardiac conditions, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, other heart or respiratory conditions or any other medical condition should take particular caution when selecting a tour. Guests who have concerns should consult with their personal physician before engaging in any activity that may be strenuous for them. Please bring your camera, sun protection and local currency for incidentals. Guests should wear light clothing and walking shoes.

Experience the splendid history and landmarks of Key West during this scenic and informative excursion aboard the Old Town Trolley or Conch Tour Train.

Key West Trolley/Train Tour

Depart the pier via the Old Town Trolley or Conch Tour Train for a 14-mile (23-kilometre) picturesque tour of Old Key West. Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Key West is only 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) wide and four miles (6.4 kilometres) long. During this narrated tour, learn about the history of Key West as you pass by the Hemingway House, Southernmost Point, Audubon House, Duval Street, old conch homes, and other landmarks of the largest historical district in the United States. Your tour ends in the heart of the Old Town at Mallory Square.

Harry S. Truman Little White House

Next, you are escorted on-foot to the nearby Harry S. Truman Little White House. Built in 1890 as the first officers' naval quarters on the harbours waterfront, the Little White House was converted into a single-family dwelling to house the base commandant in the early 20th century. The house has been host to many distinguished guests, including Thomas Edison and US presidents Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton. Following your guided visit, walk back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking from the ship to the tour vehicle of approximately 250 yards (229 metres), and from the tour vehicle to the Little White House Museum of approximately 250 yards (229 metres). This tour involves approximately 20 steps to negotiate. Due to the historic nature of the building, the second level of the Little White House is not wheelchair-accessible. A video of the second floor is shown on the main level for guests unable to climb the stairs. Lightweight, comfortable clothing and sun protection are recommended.

Explore the process by which rum and cigars are produced in Key West during this unique and informative sightseeing excursion.

Rodriquez Cigar Factory

Depart the pier for the short walk to the Rodriquez Cigar Factory, the oldest operating cigar factory in the entire Florida Keys. The factory is located on historic Fitzpatrick Street, and the family still employs cigar rolling techniques that date back to the 1830s. During your visit, learn about the history of the family and their craft, sample some of their great cigars and join in the fun by hand-rolling your very own cigar.

Key West First Legal Rum Distillery

Next, proceed on-foot to nearby Simonton Street for a visit to the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery, which is located in the Coca Cola bottling plant dating from 1903. Owner Paul Menta greets your arrival, and escorts you on a private tour through his distillery. Along the way, learn about and observe the rum distilling process, and the unique role that rum has played in the history of Key West. Following your guided tour, proceed for a tasting of some of the different rums produced at this distillery, including their signature drink, the 'Legal Vanilla Rum and Coke'. At the conclusion of your visit, commence the short walk back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 350 yards (about 320 metres). This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.