The seaways are also a great option of transportation from Miami to Key West. You can avail of private boaters or the Key West Express to get to the beautiful island.
The Key West Express Company: It runs high-speed passenger carriers from sites such as Marco Island and Ft. Myers Beach. These ferries dock at the Key West Bight Ferry Terminal. It is bang in the middle of the historic Seaport district and home to several fine shops, restaurants, and bars. The travelers can hike up to Duval street, which is the center of old town Key West, in around fifteen minutes from the docking area. This boat ride to the island takes about three and a half hours.
Private boaters: They are very experienced sailors who can pilot to Key West along the Gulf of Mexico side of the Keys, or by voyaging on the Atlantic side. The first half of the journey is via the distinctly marked Intracoastal Waterway. The international markers come to play after Long Key. Travelers need to check with the right coast pilot and also check the light list manuals. Even though there are several marinas that are happy to take you across to Key West, it is important for tourists to make reservations.
Once at Key West, tourists will be delighted by the numerous Key West attractions. A few are listed below:
Water attractions: Key West is one of the best places in the United States for diving excursions. The coral reef found in the waters off the coast of Key West, is the only living barrier reef in all of North America. Tourists will also be enthralled by a face to face encounter with the native marine life during a scuba diving or snorkeling trip. Visitors will always have a better chance of hooking onto a big one while on aboard a fishing charter. Visitors can also avail of sail charters on board catamarans or huge ships, or go on eco tours, catch glimpses of dolphins at play, or indulge in exploration at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas. A perfect end to a heavenly day at this 'island paradise' will be when you go on a sailing cruise and catch the stunning Key West sunset, while swaying to the soft music playing in the background.
Shopping, restaurants and bars: The cuisine is really unique in Key West. The menu at the Key West restaurants comprises of local seafood that comes with a characteristic taste of the island. The cuisine is a soft blend of Caribbean flavors and spices, and the freshest Florida lobster or fish, tropical fruits, and vegetables. Visitors can shop till late at Duval street, or dance at the popular night clubs, or spend a romantic moonlit night with your partner on a Key West beach.
Orignal From: A Traveler's Delight
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