Carnival in Key West

[Bases5]

Why do you think Carnival is docked at the outer mole, even when it the only ship in port.

Once in a blue moon a Carnival ship's docks a pier B, but not often .

I understand the outer mole when other ships are there but when its the only ship in port, that stinks.

It is so much nicer docking at Mallory square or Pier B and just walking back instead of taking the tram.

[DqALEX]

The Celebration always docked in Mallory square. Maybe because it was a small ship

[keyguide]

The Celebration always docked in Mallory square. Maybe because it was a small ship

Seems reasonable since the locals do not like the view completely blocked.They also do not let ships stay at Mallory till sunset.

[anyothername]

I was on the Liberty last september. We were not the only ship in port and we docked at Mallory square.

[ManyMore]

I was on a ship docked at Mallory until 10:00 pm... that is well after sunset

[Bases5]

I am sure there are Carnival ships that park at all three docks. I was looking at the Key West web site and the Destiny on Sept. 22 is the only Carnival ship that does not dock at the Outer Mole the rest of the year.

 

http://www.keywestcity.com/department/calendar.asp?fDD=13-192

[DiamondDave26047]

The Freedom will be docked @ pier B twice in December and looks as though will be a regulare there in 2009.

[Bases5]

The Freedom will be docked @ pier B twice in December and looks as though will be a regulare there in 2009.

 

My Bad

You are right. I forgot Carnival named there ship the same as RCI

I saw Freedom but thought it was RCCI's ship

[Izziebella]

So if you're docked at the outer mole, what is right there when you get off the ship? A little shopping or maybe a visitors center?

How long does it take to get to town if you take the tram? Where does it drop you off?

Does anyone have a map that shows the dock, tram route and downtown area?

[154300]

That suits me, im on the Destiny cruise on 21sep08 and it looks like Pier b is the place to be.

[heatheranne]

So if you're docked at the outer mole, what is right there when you get off the ship? A little shopping or maybe a visitors center?

How long does it take to get to town if you take the tram? Where does it drop you off?

Does anyone have a map that shows the dock, tram route and downtown area?

 

There is nothing there, & you have to board the tram into town. It's part of the Naval Station, i guess, so they don't want feral civilians wandering around unmonitored :D

 

The tram doesn't take very long ... 10 minutes, tops, if memory serves ... it drops you off right in the middle of everything near Mallory Square, the museums, etc.

 

Frommer's has an excellent interactive, downloadable & printable map of Key West http://www.frommers.com/destinations/keywest/12_maps.html

[wdw]

Looks like we are docking at Port B ? Never docked there before.I am very excited to show my parents KeyWest..but worried the dock will not be very impressive and a little far for them to walk ! Anyone with pics or info would be helpfull..thanks

[Bases5]

Its not that big of a deal to tram to town, It would seem nicer if no other ship is in port to dock closer. Maybe the previous poster is correct and they can only block certain views x number of days per month?

[mom2girls]

We were docked at the Navy Base. (Which could be the Outer Mole?) We had to take a tram to Mallory Square. By the way this was on Friday. We were on the Imagination.