Key West Express
Key West Express
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Get away to Key West, America's Caribbean Paradise, aboard Key West Express, where getting there is half the fun! What are you waiting for? Climb aboard our sleek, clean, modern, air-conditioned high-speed ferries - Features sundecks, snack bar, cocktails, and big-screen TVs - and we'll have you there in just a few hours!
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4.0
2,276 reviews
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Terrible
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Cathy T
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
If you want a good choice of seats, show up early. The window seats have tables. The boat ride was comfortable. Food was limited and very average. Overall a good travel option to Key West. I would use this service again. The only reason I rated this a 3 instead of a 5 was because the onboard tour salesman pitched buying hop on hop off train tickets from him to save a few dollars. This was a lie. Tickets from him were more expensive than buying at the ticket booth. I should have done my research beforehand but no excuse for lying to customers. So I suggest before you go to check out prices. Also know that Key west has a hop on hop of train with 4 stops OR trolley with 13 stops. We ended up upgrading to the trolley. Also Key West has a free bus called Duval Loop to get you around but has no one giving you the history or local information like the hop on tours.
Written January 23, 2023
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Bwm
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Took the key west express from ft Myers to Key West and back. Would highly recommend to anyone. Organized, on time, clean, friendly. 3.5 hours no traffic and great sunset on the way back.
Written January 19, 2023
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Simona C
West Bloomfield Township, Michigan1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Friends
Called to ensure they are still operating after the hurricane. The lady on the phone refused to answer questions she said all the information on the website is accurate like I was bothering her to ask anything. I wanted to make sure I can still park there and that the boat is operating Bc Fort myers beach right now12/10/22 is a war zone but they are still selling trips. She was annoyed by my very simple question and just hung up. She said look on the website… click. People are going through a lot after the hurricane and just want to decompress. For this company to be so extremely rude and inconsiderate to their consumers who are paying their bills and keeping them in business is unacceptable. You don’t deserve to be in business if you treat the very people that keep you in business so rude!!! Shame on you! You are disgusting!
Written December 10, 2022
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Leslie O
1 contribution
Nov 2022
I'd give them a zero if i could. Had Holiday Travel Vouchers that had expired. Purchased before Covid so there was a delay in our booking. Apparently these vouchers are only good for 2 years and they only added 4 months for the exception for Covid. Myself and the person who purchased them both called to inquire and both of us were treated very rudely. The value of these vouchers has just dissapeared "it's just gone, its too late to use them" we were told by Spencer and Debbie. You cannot even apply the amount paid and purchase a full price ticket...This is against the law...Florida Statute § 501.95 governs on the issue. Pursuant to § 501.95(2)(a):
“a gift certificate purchased or credit memo issued in this state may not have an expiration date, expiration period, or any type of postsale charge or fee imposed on the gift certificate or credit memo….”
“a gift certificate purchased or credit memo issued in this state may not have an expiration date, expiration period, or any type of postsale charge or fee imposed on the gift certificate or credit memo….”
Written November 28, 2022
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Audrey T
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Couples
They make you pay 25$ per ticket if lost. Way overpriced and ridiculous to print off another tiny piece of paper. DO NOT RECOMMEND USING THIS SERVICE.
Written November 21, 2022
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Nancy D
Hammonton2 contributions
Nov 2022
Due to the recent hurricane, my trip was cancelled. My sympathies to all who have suffered financially. All business I have delt with, I was able to be refunded by the Hotel as well the Airline. Key West Express, will be holding my $336 from my round trip. They will not be providing me a refund. Apparently I am at fault due to a hurricane cancelling their trips? What an unfair penalty for me to pay!
Insurance was not selected because there was no way I would cancel a trip. They are cancelling due to the devastation they incurred. Yet I am not being offer anytime of deal to compensate the fact that they are stealing $336 dollars of my money.
Bad business practice!!! Shame on you!
Insurance was not selected because there was no way I would cancel a trip. They are cancelling due to the devastation they incurred. Yet I am not being offer anytime of deal to compensate the fact that they are stealing $336 dollars of my money.
Bad business practice!!! Shame on you!
Written November 4, 2022
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Ruskin N
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
Trip was perfect both ways however do not fall for the CONCH TRAIN its a rip off!!!
$40 x person per day. The Duval loop is free!! And air conditioned!All day till 6 pm. Train stops at 430pm
And no a/c
$40 x person per day. The Duval loop is free!! And air conditioned!All day till 6 pm. Train stops at 430pm
And no a/c
Written September 23, 2022
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Sapir Maydan
Calabasas, CA1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Couples
Why the f*** 40 ppl needs to suffer for 4 hours with no A/C in August heat?? Are you kitting me???
You charged me almost 300 dollars for 2 ppl and when I got to the island they told me the snorkeling was only 90 for 2! 210 for 2 ppl drive???? Better to just drive there and close the sport activity separate!!! They don’t even let us stop for 10 min to buy water everyone are dehydrated from the heat!!!!!
You charged me almost 300 dollars for 2 ppl and when I got to the island they told me the snorkeling was only 90 for 2! 210 for 2 ppl drive???? Better to just drive there and close the sport activity separate!!! They don’t even let us stop for 10 min to buy water everyone are dehydrated from the heat!!!!!
Written August 19, 2022
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Larry T
18 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Excellent service, great, relaxing ride to Key West. Would be nice to be able to print your boarding pass before arriving.
Written August 8, 2022
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Sheila H
The Villages, FL93 contributions
Jul 2022
We've been to Key West many times but this was the first time aboard the Key West Express. It was 3 1/2 hours but with 3 levels you could walk around, watch the movie, get hot food from the galley, get drinks at the bar. We sat on the second level and I noticed the restrooms were checked and stocked 4-5 times during the journey. We were only in KW for the day and returned on the evening shuttle. We sat downstairs near the galley and I was able to observe the staff. They cleaned everything from top to bottom before we arrived back in Ft. Myers. Later a senior crew member went through looking over the equipment inside and out with a flashlight! I was impressed by all of the staff on board. I highly recommend taking this excursion.
Written August 5, 2022
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Martha and Gary Long
1 contribution
Can you take ferry to Key West, spend the night ,come back next night?
Sheila H
The Villages, FL93 contributions
Yes. Some people take it down and return don't return for a week or more.
I have an 85 lb dog can I bring them? They will not fit in a carrier
Rebecca B
Plant City, FL86 contributions
Yes, Call them...this is from the FAQs on their website...Household pets (dogs, cats, birds) are welcomed aboard for a fee, based on availability. All pets must be contained in a passenger provided carrier however, pet strollers are prohibited. Pets are PROHIBITED from occupying passenger seating, atop tables or within aisles. Failure to remove pets from any of the aforementioned may result in passenger being denied travel without liability thereto Key West Express. Larger pets that do not fit under tables or beneath passenger seats are accommodated within their passenger provided carrier on the rear exterior deck, also reserved for smoking. The fee per pet is $60.00 roundtrip. Reservations required as space is limited.
KennyMacD
Glasgow, UK148 contributions
I am travelling on the KWE in December 2022. Because we are travelling from the UK we will have two (one each) bags of airplane checked-baggage size (holdalls with wheels). Will the KWE store these onboard for our trip (Key West-Ft. Myers)?
Thank you!
Chaump
Ocala, FL206 contributions
We traveled with someone is May and he had a full-size piece of luggage and it was no issue. Good luck.
Robin P
Orlando, FL
I am planning a trip on the Keywest Express in November and a 2 night stay in the keys. When is the next special going on?
Fran B
Finger Lakes, NY489 contributions
I believe they start running the specials sometime in October til the end of the year. You might be able to get the special.
alan w
4 contributions
Is the ferry ride enjoyable
Rebecca B
Plant City, FL86 contributions
It depends on several factors including the weather...you typically have a better ride going down than coming back...and the boat coming back is completely different and not as spacious and comfortable as the one going down...
Dianna
North Port, FL4 contributions
How much is parking (daily) in Ft. Myers and can each person bring a bag/suitcase?
travelinggal360
Burleson, Texas43 contributions
We took a day trip to Key West and back on the same day on the Key West Express. Parking was $17.00 at the port in Fort Myers Beach.
We will be flying into Key West and then taking the ferry after 4 days to Fort Meyers. Can we take our luggage on the key west express?
blonnka
Winter Garden, FL180 contributions
Yes. They will even store it for you during the trip. They also have a service that picks it up from most hotels.
Bridget H
Cincinnati, OH4 contributions
My mom & 2 aunts (all over 65) are looking to take the Key West ferry one way from Ft. Myers with luggage on May 14, 2022.
What would their senior fare one way with luggage be? Can they be booked now for that departure morning?
Key West Express Manager
Fort Myers Beach, FL40 contributions
The Adult/Senior fare is $118 per person. You can see all of our offerings on our website.
Key West Express (Fort Myers Beach) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Key West Express
- Key West Express is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Hotels near Key West Express:
- (0.21 mi) TIDEWATER 3/2 POOL HOME ON BACK BAY- PRIME LOCATION-2 MIN FROM TIMES SQUARE!
- (0.54 mi) Silver Sands Villas
- (0.58 mi) DiamondHead Beach Resort
- (0.61 mi) Mango Street Inn
- (0.60 mi) Manatee Bay Inn
- Restaurants near Key West Express:
- (0.17 mi) Original Shrimp Dock Bar & Grill
- (0.34 mi) Dixie Fish Co.
- (0.34 mi) Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Ft. Myers Beach
- (0.23 mi) Parrot Key Caribbean Grill
- (0.47 mi) Nervous Nellie's Ft Myers Beach