Key West Cruise Port
Key West, United States · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Pier B (Margaritaville Cruise Berth), Key West.
Plan my port daysCruise ships berth alongside in Key West Old Town. Mallory Square is on the dock; Hemingway, Duval Street and the Southernmost Point are 10-20 min walks.
At a glance
Port summary
Key West has three cruise berths sharing the same harbour: Pier B (private, the headline berth used by most large ships), Mallory Square Pier (smaller ships, right at the sunset celebration plaza) and Outer Mole Pier (Naval Air Station-managed, used as overflow). All three drop you directly into Old Town — the entire historic core is walkable in 30-45 minutes. Most cruisers stay in town: Mallory Square, Duval Street, the Hemingway Home and the Southernmost Point Buoy fall in a one-mile loop. Adventurous cruisers with 9+ port hours can take the 07:30 Yankee Freedom catamaran to Dry Tortugas (2h15 each way; book 30+ days ahead).
Cruise docks
🚢 Pier B (Margaritaville Cruise Berth)
Privately operated by Pier B Development at the Margaritaville Beach Resort - Key West's primary cruise berth, used by most large ships. 5 min walk to Mallory Square; 10 min to Duval Street. Overpass-confirmed man_made=pier.
📍 Latitude: 24.557313, Longitude: -81.808984
See dock on port map →🚢 Mallory Square Pier (City Cruise Berth)
City-operated cruise berth at the north end of Mallory Square. Used by smaller ships - Disney Wonder, Holland America Eurodam etc. Step off straight into the sunset celebration plaza.
📍 Latitude: 24.559188, Longitude: -81.806745
See dock on port map →🚢 Outer Mole Pier (Naval Cruise Berth)
Naval Air Station-managed pier at the southwest end of Truman Annex - used as overflow when Pier B and Mallory are occupied. 15 min walk to Mallory Square or take the free shuttle.
📍 Latitude: 24.551562, Longitude: -81.811377
See dock on port map →Getting to Key West
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
A contactless card and a phone with Apple Pay / Google Pay covers everything. $20-50 cash is plenty for tips, tour-train conductors and the rare cash-only kiosk.
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Key West?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Key West, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Key West?
- Yes. Key West is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Key West centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Local bus, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Key West?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Key West independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Key West and are cards accepted?
- Key West uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Key West cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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