sp29488 Posted October 14, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Our ship gets into port at 7:00am but I'm noticing that most things don't open until 9:00am. What is there to do that early in the a.m. until 9:00am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerdadky Posted October 14, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Our first cruise arrived at 7 and we walked to the southernmost point. It is a mile and a half walk so u must be physically able to do that. I think there are several places around Mallory Square where you could get breakfast or you can just browse around Old Town. Or stop in one of the early stores and get a key lime pie on a stick. Key West is a beautiful port of call. Maybe some of the locals that comment on here can be more helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted October 15, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 15, 2008 If your ship arrives at 7:00 AM, you probably will not be able to get off until 7:30 or later. If it is docked at the Outer Mole pier, you will have to take a "land tender" which is a Conch Train or trolley into town. That will take time also. So let's say, it might be 8:00 or even a little later before you are in town. If you are able to walk around, head for Duval and check things out or head for the historic Schooner Wharf area and take pictures of the tall ships docked there or take photos at the tall brick Customs HOuse museum near the docks. The two stroy tall statues may still be there and they are a very popular photo op site. ANother popular photo op area is near the Ship Wreck Historeum where there is an "Old Salt" statue seated on a bench. It is fun to sit beside him for pictures. Also there is a kind of ship wrecked boat there, fun for photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerdadky Posted October 16, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 16, 2008 If your ship arrives at 7:00 AM, you probably will not be able to get off until 7:30 or later. If it is docked at the Outer Mole pier, you will have to take a "land tender" which is a Conch Train or trolley into town. That will take time also. So let's say, it might be 8:00 or even a little later before you are in town. If you are able to walk around, head for Duval and check things out or head for the historic Schooner Wharf area and take pictures of the tall ships docked there or take photos at the tall brick Customs HOuse museum near the docks. The two stroy tall statues may still be there and they are a very popular photo op site. ANother popular photo op area is near the Ship Wreck Historeum where there is an "Old Salt" statue seated on a bench. It is fun to sit beside him for pictures. Also there is a kind of ship wrecked boat there, fun for photos. The statues behind the Custom House are better than the grandma and grandpa from Corn Flakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMyLeo Posted October 30, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Tigerdad did you just do Key West on your own? My hubby and I were just thinking of walking around everywhere as we have heard it isn't too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerdadky Posted November 4, 2008 #6 Share Posted November 4, 2008 We rented a golf cart and rode all around the island. It was so much fun. We ate at B.O's fishwagon and that was a lot of fun, then we parked on a side street off Duval and hit a few of the bars. My wife's health prevented us from doing a lot of walking so this was ideal for us. It was very much worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_krynicki Posted November 5, 2008 #7 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Just to say you did something different (by about 12 hours) walk out to the sunset pier in front of the Ocean Key Resort and watch the sun *rise*... 6:37 on 11/5 and 11/6 6:38 on 11/7 6:39 on 11/8 and 11/9 6:40 on 11/10 6:41 on 11/11 etc. Pjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileychick Posted November 5, 2008 #8 Share Posted November 5, 2008 go to fla-keys.com I found a great map and alot of things to do for our cruise coming up!!! Hope that helps!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyttleone1977 Posted November 8, 2008 #9 Share Posted November 8, 2008 We rented a golf cart and rode all around the island. It was so much fun. We ate at B.O's fishwagon and that was a lot of fun, then we parked on a side street off Duval and hit a few of the bars. My wife's health prevented us from doing a lot of walking so this was ideal for us. It was very much worth the money. Where did you rent the golf cart from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted November 8, 2008 #10 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Where did you rent the golf cart from? Don't worry. You will see more than you want when you disembark.:D Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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