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Celebrity Reflection Cruise: Our Key West Port Day Adventure!

Let’s Get Wanderlost
Let’s Get Wanderlost
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👁️ 26K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 20:59
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · SpringFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we highly recommend getting there as early as possible before the crowds arrive

I'm going to flat out say this was by far the best coconut shrimp that I've ever had in my entire life

we cannot recommend the Seaside Cafe at the Mansion more than we currently are

Key West quickly moved up our list or chart of our favorite Eastern Caribbean ports

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to the Southernmost Point early to avoid crowds
Plan your day with a list of must-do activities
Stay hydrated and use sunscreen due to heat and humidity
Try the coconut shrimp and lobster rolls at Seaside Cafe
Consider renting a scooter to explore Key West efficiently

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

never visited Key West before despite living in FloridaPlan ahead and make a list of must-do activities to make the most of the short port time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do on a Key West port day during a cruise
QHow to plan a short port stop effectively
QWhere to find the best food and key lime pie in Key West

Topics Covered

Port Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Key West4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Scooter rental ($20)
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YouTube Video Description

“Celebrity Reflection Cruise: Our Key West Port Day Adventure!” Discover Key West! Join us as we explore Key West, Florida! Despite living in Florida for many years, this was our first visit to Key West, making this cruise itinerary extra special. In this video, we’ll share our adventures, including: • Capturing moments at the Southernmost Point • Visiting the Butterfly Conservatory on Duval Street • Dining at the Seaside Cafe • Enjoying authentic Key Lime Pie #KeyWest #CruiseVacation #CelebrityReflection #SouthernmostPoint #ButterflyConservatory #SeasideCafe #KeyLimePie #TravelVlog #TravelGuide #CruisePort #CelebrityCruises #CruiseLife #TravelCouple #TravelWithUs #CruiseAdventures Why Key West is a Must-Visit Cruise Port Key West has quickly become one of our favorite Eastern Caribbean ports. We hope our experiences help you plan your perfect day in this amazing destination. This trip was a 4-night cruise aboard Celebrity Reflection, departing from Fort Lauderdale with stops in Key West, Florida, and Coco Cay, Bahamas. It was our first time cruising with Celebrity Cruises after many trips with Royal Caribbean. We highly recommend adding Key West to your travel itinerary! About Our Journey Nicole and I are passionate travelers. We aim to see the world, experience different cultures, and taste all kinds of food. Our love for travel inspired us to create this YouTube channel to share our experiences and help fellow travelers. If you have any questions, leave a comment, and we’ll get back to you! Cruise Details This 4-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale included stops in Key West and Coco Cay aboard Celebrity Reflection, the largest of the Solstice-class ships. Launched in 2012, the ship accommodates 3,046 passengers and underwent a refurbishment in October 2022. Where We Stayed We stayed at the AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port in Dania Beach, FL. Book our hotel through Marriott Bonvoy: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fllaw-ac-hotel-fort-lauderdale-beach/overview/ Booking Information Our cruise was booked on cruise.com: https://www.cruise.com/ Key West Highlights • Seaside Cafe at the Mansion: https://www.theseasidecafekw.com • Key West Butterfly Conservatory: https://keywestbutterfly.com • Blue Heaven’s Key Lime Pie: https://blueheavenkw.com/menus/ First Time with Celebrity Cruises Although we usually cruise with Royal Caribbean, this was our first experience with Celebrity Cruises. Learn more about Celebrity Cruises: https://www.celebritycruises.com Watch More from This Trip • Travel and Embarkation Days Recap: https://youtu.be/xtyEXnAw0n0?si=bWM5XA1Fiz6EqDP9 • AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport Room Tour and Review: https://youtu.be/6CU9Gg1zzFs?si=2yN_6XtPj7l8Ibd- • Celebrity Reflection Room Tour: https://youtu.be/f3zx7Cdhd-Y?si=npRVwNh1OHVcESGP • Trip Planning Video: https://youtu.be/AQ-6A3pqFm8?si=wYzoa9lQFIx6YZnc Cooking and Grilling Tips Check out our friend Daniel’s channel for dinner ideas and cooking tips: We’re All Chefs: https://youtube.com/@WereAllChefs?si=mzl0zMISmDdFnBGz