The Florida Keys streatch for over 150 miles from Key Largo near Miami to the paradise island of Key West. Key West encourages you to spend some time on a boat swimming, fishing, snorkeling, diving, and docking at local bars and restaurants.

Key West was the center of a booming salvaging industry in the 1830's giving the island the highest per capita income in the country at the time. Ernest Hemingway added to the history and attraction of Key West by living there from 1931 - 1961.

Cruise ships now dock at Key West in huge numbers making the laid back island less so. Mallory Square is the shopping net for cruise passengers while Duvall Street boasts bars, t-shirt shops, and a Hard Rock Cafe. A main event in Key West is the sunset. Locals, tourists, artists, and street performers gather on the docks behind Mallory Square to watch the sun dip into the Gulf of Mexico.

Key West offers all types of accommodations from all inclusive luxury resorts to hotels and guesthouses. Make reservations in advance to find the lowest rates. New Years, Hemingway Days (July), and Fantasy Fest (October) are busy times in Key West when hotels are hard to find.

The main Key West airport is Key West International Airport. American dollars are the main unit of currency and english is spoken everywhere.

Cruise your yacht charter along the Florida Keys to Key West for a vacation you will never forget. If you would like a more traditional cruise, try our cruise reservations page.