HAL to Key Largo instead of Key West?

[sail7seas]

I have enjoyed a number of port days in Key West but wonder if it would be possible for HAL to go to Key Largo instead? If it is possible, I wonder why they never do? Perhaps no docks that can handle the ships? I have never been there and have no idea ab out conditions or what is there..

[Aquahound]

Key Largo does not have a pier, nor any sort of facility to handle thousands of guests tendering ashore. Plus, they are not a Port of Entry and cannot support Customs/Immigrations. Also, there really isn't a downtown area for pedestrians to walk around.

[Copper10-8]

I have enjoyed a number of port days in Key West but wonder if it would be possible for HAL to go to Key Largo instead? If it is possible, I wonder why they never do? Perhaps no docks that can handle the ships? I have never been there and have no idea ab out conditions or what is there..

 

No cruise ship dock at Key Largo is correct S7S; it would have to be a tender operation. Not sure if the infrastructure is there to handle it; shorex, etc.

[navybankerteacher]

If you think St. Barth's discourages most cruise ship port calls, I believe the Key Largo chamber of commerce might consider mining their waters if calls were being considered.

[sail7seas]

No cruise ship dock at Key Largo is correct S7S; it would have to be a tender operation. Not sure if the infrastructure is there to handle it; shorex, etc.

 

Thanks, Copper. Tender wouldn';t be so bad. Beats when HAL has to go to navy Yard. much more convenient to dock docktown. :).. Infrastructure is a big factor, cetainly.

 

 

 

All those in the Keys today,,,,,,,,, hope you ride out the storm with minimal damage, no loss of life and few injuries..

[Aquahound]

Tendering wouldn't be good at all. One thing I forget to mention is the reef line, which is about 8 miles offshore. There is no shipping channel going into KL. The ship would have to anchor at least 9 miles offshore, making for a long tender ride.

Edited September 9, 2017 by Aquahound

[sail7seas]

Tendering wouldn't be good at all. One thing I forget to mention is the reef line, which is about 8 miles offshore. There is no shipping channel going into KL. The ship would have to anchor at least 9 miles offshore, making for a long tender ride.

 

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