Unlocking Key West: A Cruiser's Guide to Florida's Quirky Paradise
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I see a lot of cruisers who will avoid itineraries with Key West, but they're missing out on a really great port of call.
I love Key West. I have never been in my life. I always wanted to go and I got to cruise there on an MSC cruise about a year ago.
Save your beach day for another Caribbean port.
If you see it on your cruise itinerary, please don't skip it. Take advantage of it while you still can, cuz it might not be an option for much longer.
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Is Key West just another Florida stop, or is it actually worth your time on a cruise? From wild chickens running through the streets to the best Key Lime Pie you’ll ever eat (spoiler: it might be at a grocery store), we'll cover it all: 2:31 — What’s the best way to get around Key West without breaking the bank? 6:35 — What are the top attractions you can walk to from the cruise port? 7:57 — What's the best keps secret about the Southernmost Point? 9:30 — Are there any free things to do in Key West? 10:28 — What are some weird and awesome hidden gems in Key West? 11:07 — Where can you find the best Key Lime Pie in Key West? 13:02 — Why are Key West’s beaches so small? 15:03 — What beaches are close to the cruise port and actually decent? Links mentioned in the video: Golf Cart Rental - https://viator.tp.st/UkmpyPSn Hop On, Hop Off Trolley - https://viator.tp.st/PJLUD1y3 Conch Tour - https://viator.tp.st/Q87OlWaS Key West Port Guide - https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/keywest Tortugas Private Charter - https://viator.tp.st/AfQLUOq7 ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️