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Our Miami to Key West Day Trip lets you experience the fantastic Overseas Highway aboard a Luxury touring coach then spend an afternoon enjoying Key West.

• Enjoy a free pickup from most Downtown Miami & Miami Beach hotels
• Ride down the scenic Overseas Highway
• Learn from an interesting narrated tour of the Florida Keys
• Spend the afternoon in fun and funky Key West

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Explore the exotic side of Florida on a Miami to Key West Day Trip. A visit to Key West is a highlight of any Miami vacation, and The Key West Express makes it easy. In one busy, fun-filled day you can enjoy a road trip down the legendary Overseas Highway, tour the full length of the Florida Keys, and spend an afternoon shopping, dining, partying, and playing in unique Key West, America’s only Caribbean paradise.

Our Miami to Key West Day Trip offers the safest, easiest, and most economical way to add a Key West side trip to your vacation. Leave the driving to the professionals and arrive in Key West rested and ready to enjoy the island city. Eat, drink, and be merry Key West style knowing that your seat is reserved for a safe return to Miami in the air-conditioned comfort of a luxury touring coach piloted by an experienced driver.

Your Miami to Key West tour begins in the morning with a check in at the convenient downtown departure point or a free pick up from the major hotels in Miami Beach or Downtown Miami. Our modern touring coaches have all the necessities that make for a great trip – soft, comfortable reclining seats, tinted windows, and a high-fidelity sound system that makes it easy to listen to the tour narration.

The miles pass quickly as the coach rolls out of Miami, through the Southern Everglades on U.S. Highway 1 and down to Key Largo. Then blue water appears on both sides of the coach as you get on the Overseas Highway and enter a different world, with the Gulf and Atlantic waters almost constantly in sight as the coach heads south-west down the Florida Keys.

The highway crosses open water on 43 bridges, but the moment everyone anticipates is the Marathon Key jump-off onto the northern end of the renowned Seven Mile Bridge. Have your camera handy because the Bridge is a marvel of highway engineering that offers incredible ocean-scape views and gives the feeling of flying low over emerald blue water. You may recognize sights and scenes that were made famous in the movies Bad Boys, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and True Lies.

The coach glides back onto solid ground on Little Duck Key, gateway to the Lower Keys. Listen to the narrated tour while traveling through this historic region where blue water, white sand, lush tropical vegetation, and easy living recall the days of the old Florida Keys. Plan to arrive in Key West around noon with plenty of time available to explore the island. You can have lunch and a beverage at an outdoor café table, shop and sightsee in Old Town, or rent a bike and hit the beach.

For an active afternoon, The Key West Express makes it easy to upgrade your day tour to include a snorkeling trip, a parasail ride, a glass-bottom boat tour, or some jet skiing. Making arrangements is quick and easy with a few taps on a smart phone screen and our 100% secure online booking system. Book your Miami to Key West day trip now while space is still available!

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including address, Google map, and parking information - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 6 Hours in Key West
• Check-in time: Must be there by 7:15 am to check-in, boarding time will be at 7:40 am.

What's Included

• Round trip transportation from Miami
• 6 hours in Key West
• Narrated tour of the Florida Keys
• Pick Up and Drop Off at most Miami hotels

What To Bring

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

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Spaces are extremely limited this time of year so book early to ensure the date you want.

Voucher Confirmation Info

This tour accepts both printed and electronic vouchers (e-vouchers). You can either print the voucher and present a paper copy on the day of travel. Or, if you travel with a mobile device, simply show your Photo ID and present your voucher on your Smartphone or tablet on the day of travel.

Local Operator Information

Complete operator information, including local telephone number, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

• For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
• This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to travelers by the The Key West Express customer support team.

What is there to see in Key West?

You’ll have approximately 6 hours to explore Key West. Famous for its history, this tropical island is home to famous landmarks such as the Southernmost Point in the United States, Mel Fisher’s Treasure Hunting Museum, Ernest Hemingway’s House with the 6-toed cats, Fort Zachary Taylor, and a spooky above ground cemetery just to name a few. There’s also fun water activities, like snorkeling, a glass bottom boat ride, jet ski tours, and parasailing.

What happens if only my activity in Key West is cancelled?

On occasion, the activities in Key West will be canceled for bad weather. In those cases, you will be given a refund for the canceled part of your trip. Those refunds are as follows:

• If Glass Bottom Boat Cruise is canceled due to weather you will be issued a $29 refund.
• If Snorkeling Trip is canceled due to weather you will be issued a $29 refund.
• If Parasailing is canceled due to weather you will be issued a $39 refund.
• If Trolley is canceled due to weather you will be issued a $25 refund.

What are some good items to bring on the drive to Key West?

Here are some good things to bring to keep you comfortable on the trip: a smartphone, tablet computer, MP3 player, books, magazines, camera, snacks, sleeping shades, and a travel pillow.

How much free time do we have in Key West?

You’ll have approximately 6 hours to explore Key West at your leisure.

How long does it take to drive to Key West?

The road trip takes about 4 hours. Driving the Overseas Highway is a one-of-a-kind experience. You will see some of the most spectacular scenery in the State. You will literally be driving right over the ocean and across a thin chain of islands and bridges, including the famous 7-Mile Bridge. These bridges connect 34 islands that make up the Florida Keys.

How do people dress in Key West?

Key West is super casual. A sundress for ladies and khaki shorts for the gets is as dressed up as anyone usually gets.

Do we stop on the way to Key West?

It depends. If passengers wish to take a break, we will stop at the McDonalds in Tavernier at approximately 9:00 AM. There is also a convince store and a grocery store in the same vicinity.

Can I bring luggage on the bus?

Yes, you may bring one piece of luggage and one carry on bag, per person.

Are there beaches in Key West?

There are several beaches in Key West, with the most popular being located at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. Key West is a great watersports destination, so bring a bathing suit and sunscreen, if you plan to get wet.

Will you take me back to my hotel after the tour?

Yes, after the tour, we will return you back to the hotel that we picked you up from. The Key West Express offers complimentary drop-off service to all hotels in Miami Beach and Downtown Miami.

Will you pick me up from my hotel?

Yes. Free pick-up is available from all hotels in South Beach, Miami Beach, and Downtown Miami.

Where is the meeting point for this activity?

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Miami to Key West Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from The Key West Express. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

Where can I park my car?

If required, parking instructions for the Miami to Key West Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email.

What is the weather cancellation policy?

If the Miami to Key West Day Trip must be canceled due to bad weather, and you cannot go on another day or time, you will be issued a refund by The Key West Express.

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Choose from the best Miami to Key West day trips right here and spend a day exploring the Florida Keys and playing in tropical Key West – America’s Caribbean Island Paradise. A Miami to Key West Bus Tour is the easiest way to take in the full beauty of the Keys and arrive in Key West relaxed and ready for an afternoon of fun.

These great Florida Keys day trips begin with a morning pickup from most major Miami hotels. When all guests are on board, the luxury touring coach heads south on U.S. Highway 1 to the end of the Florida Peninsula. After leaving the mainland on the crossing to Key Largo, the road becomes the spectacular Overseas Highway and passes through incredible scenery for the entire 113-mile journey to Key West. With turquoise-blue water stretching on both sides of the road, the route hops from Key to Key over more than 40 bridges including the incredible Seven-Mile Bridge, an engineering wonder that has been featured in many movies and TV shows.

After traversing all of the Keys, the coach arrives on the unique, exciting island of Key West for a fun-filled afternoon. You can shop, dine, tour, enjoy the legendary bars, and hit the beach. For even more excitement, combine the basic Key West Bus Tour with a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour, a glass-bottom boat cruise, some snorkeling, or a parasailing flight. At the end of the day, relax on an stress-free ride back to your Miami hotel.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Are the Miami to Key West bus touring coaches comfortable?

A: Yes, they are very comfortable. The luxury touring coaches that carry our guests from Miami down to Key West and back are designed from the ground up for comfortable, safe, and convenient tour transportation. These coaches are engineered for sightseeing, with quiet, efficient engines and elevated seating placed behind broad tinted windows. And all coaches are inspected and licensed for touring operations by the State of Florida Department of Transportation.

The coaches feature a luxurious air-conditioned interior with a wide center aisle running between large, well-padded seats that allow plenty of room to relax on a long ride. The seats compare to business-class on an airliner, and the ride is so comfortable that it is tempting to nap through the trip. But it is a much better idea to lean back, enjoy the scenery, and listen to the narrated tour of the Keys broadcast over the on-board sound system.

With convenient pickup and drop off available from most Miami hotels, a bus tour is the most efficient way to take a Key West day trip during any Miami visit. In terms of time and convenience, it is far easier than dealing with the hassles of air travel for this short round trip. Moreover, having an experienced professional driver at the wheel makes a touring coach the absolute safest transportation option. You are also free to enjoy cocktails with lunch or dinner in Key West knowing that a designated driver will deliver you safely back to your hotel door in the evening.

Q: What makes a Florida Keys road trip down US1 so special?

A: Key West is unique in being the only Caribbean island that is connected to the U.S. mainland by road. The legendary Overseas Highway that runs 113 miles south-west from the tip of Florida to the last inhabited island in the Florida Keys has an interesting history and actually began life as a railway.

Gilded Age industrialist and Rockefeller/Standard Oil partner Henry Flagler became a Florida railroad and property developer in the late 18th century. When the planned construction of the Panama Canal was announced in 1905, Flagler conceived the idea of extending his Florida East Coast Railway south to connect the deep-water port at Key West to the Florida mainland.

After 7 years, 3 hurricanes, and many engineering innovations, construction was completed in 1912 and Flagler rode the first train into Key West. In 1935, the Category 5 Labor Day Hurricane devastated the Keys and destroyed 40 miles of train track. The bankrupt Florida East Coast Railway was unable to rebuild, so the roadbed and remaining bridges were sold to the State of Florida.

Construction on the original Overseas Highway got underway in the 1920s, and with several ferry links, officially opened to Key West in 1928. After the Labor Day Hurricane, the State seized the opportunity to complete construction of an improved road by using the former railway right-of-way and infrastructure. The current Overseas Highway opened in 1938, and several bridges were rebuilt in the 1980s.

Now, a tour down the Overseas Highway takes the visitor across narrow islands and through small towns that retain some of the feel of the Old Keys. The road crosses more than 40 bridges, including the famous Seven-Mile Bridge that seems to soar over blue water that stretches in all directions. From the west end of the bridge onward into the Lower Keys, there is a clear feeling of entering a different, more exotic world.

U.S. Highway 1 along the Florida Keys is truly one of the world’s foremost touring drives, and there is no better way to fully enjoy the scenic beauty and historic interest of the Overseas Highway than by riding in luxurious comfort aboard a modern touring coach while someone else handles the driving.

Q: What can I do on a Key West Bus Tour from Miami?

A: There is a nearly endless list things to see and do on a Key West Bus Tour, and a day trip down the Keys to America’s Caribbean Paradise is an experience that should be included in any visit to the Miami area. Our Key West Bus Tour from Miami is the easy and fun way to put together the best Miami to Key West Day Trip. It starts with fast online booking and instant confirmation, then the tour begins with convenient morning pick-up from most major Miami hotels.

Traveling along the fantastic Overseas Highway is a wonderful sightseeing trip in itself. Just south of Florida City on U.S. Highway 1, the route runs through the Southern Everglades, a unique natural wetland wilderness. Leaving the Florida mainland, the road crosses narrow land bridges between blue-water bays until a final road bridge across Lake Surprise leads onto Key Largo. A right turn to pass through the busy island village and the Overseas Highway proper begins.

For the next 100 miles, turquoise Atlantic and Gulf water, tropical foliage, marinas, fish camps, and small Keys towns pass outside the windows as the coach crosses over 40 bridges connecting both inhabited and uninhabited islands. The Seven Mile Bridge that crosses open water from Knights Key to Little Duck Key is a world-famous highlight of the trip and so impressive that it is often used as a setting for action movies and television shows.

Shortly after noon, the tour arrives in Key West and you are free to explore all of the possibilities of this exciting island city. Some visitors enjoy simply roaming Old Town and the surroundings, dining, shopping, and hitting classic watering holes like Sloppy Joe’s and Captain Tony’s Saloon. There are also many museums, historic sites, and galleries to check out.

An afternoon on the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park or any of the island’s other public beaches is another great option. And there is enough time to head offshore to enjoy an activity like snorkeling, parasailing, or touring the reef aboard a glass-bottom boat. With 6 hours to spend in Key West, it is easy to get in one of these trips and still be back in time to have dinner before the coach returns to Miami.

Q: How can I get around the island after we arrive in Key West?

A: After arriving in Key West around 12:00 noon on your Key West Bus Tour from Miami, your island transportation needs will depend on what you have planned for the day. In general, the city is quite walkable. From Mallory Square and the popular Duval Street area in Old Town going south across the island through the Historic District to the beaches of the Atlantic shoreline is a distance of just over one mile. The coach will drop you off at a central point in Old Town, so walking tours of downtown Key West are easily done.

To roam a bit further, perhaps to the excellent beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, popular Smathers Beach, historic charter boat row at Garrison Bight, or the White Street Gallery District, it is nice to have some transportation unless you are a serious hiker. Convenient rental options include bicycles, scooters, golf carts, and electric cars. Vehicles like these are very common on the streets and roads of Key West, short-term rentals are available, and you can choose according to your interests and needs.

Many pre-planned activities and excursions like snorkeling and parasailing trips, glass-bottom boat tours, and so on will either have departure points near the Bus Tour drop-off point or the operator will provide a shuttle service. For Trolley Tours, it is simple to hop aboard at the nearest Trolley stop. When you reserve ahead of time for one of these activities, you have the advantage of receiving all necessary details before arriving in Key West, making for a stress-free visit.

Q: Snorkeling, Parasailing, or Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise – which is best for my Miami to Key West Day Trip?

A: Among the great activity combination possibilities offered with our Key West Bus Tours from Miami, it is very difficult to choose a “best of” selection. This is because all three of these exciting experiences are bucket-list items that everyone needs to try at least once. If you are forced to pick just one for now, it is best to make an objective decision based on what is practical for you and the members of your touring party.

To begin with, folks who prefer to stay dry, elderly guests, or those traveling with very small children should almost certainly go on a glass-bottom boat cruise. These modern tour boats are designed to be comfortable and environmentally friendly while providing the best view of the underwater world you can get without getting wet. The boat features an upper sightseeing and sun deck with bench seating, clean restrooms and a snack bar, and a lower, enclosed observation deck with a large window that provides a great underwater view. A glass-bottom boat cruise is fun for all ages and an excellent educational experience for children.

Thrill seekers and extreme sports lovers will definitely want to try parasailing. A modern parasailing boat will take up to 12 passengers offshore to fly nearly 300 feet above the emerald waters near Key West. The parasail has a swing-like seat that can hold 1, 2, or 3 riders, so you can enjoy the flight with family and friends, or fly solo as long as you weigh over 90 lbs. The parasail lifts off from a platform at the rear of the boat and rises gently into the sky to offer a fun flight along with unique, panoramic views of Key West and the clear water below. Watch for bird and marine life, and if you want to get wet, ask to have a toe dip during your flight.

If you love the water and want to take a boat ride offshore to have a swim, and especially during the hot season, snorkeling in Key West is an activity that should not be missed. With simple, light-weight equipment and no need for special training, you get an amazing view of the corals, sponges, and tropical marine life that make the waters around Key West so popular with divers. Snorkeling is very easy, even for first-timers, and can be enjoyed by folks of nearly all ages and physical conditions. The only gear required is a dive mask, snorkel tube, and fins – all included in your tour package.

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Key West Tours from Miami: Dolphin Discovery, Snorkeling & More !

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• Dolphin Watch | All snorkeling equipment is included.
• Dolphin Watch | Beverages: Selection of sodas, water and light drinks
• Jet Ski | Ski Specs: Sea Doo GTS* Small glove box, not waterproof.
• Dolphin Watch | Food NOT included
• Dolphin Watch | No Swimming with Dolphins
• Glass Bottom Boat | Snacks available for purchase
• Glass Bottom Boat | Beverages available for purchase: Selection of sodas ($2 each), water, chips, peanuts, crackers, cookies ($1 each).
• Glass Bottom Boat | Alcohol is not available for sale.
• Jet Ski | Beverages: bottled water recommended. Not provided
• 1700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA Meet us at the pick up location at 6.45am. The Claremont Hotel - 17th Street 1700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 We advise you to be outside at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance, in order to be sure to not miss the bus.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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• reanas2024 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles HORRIBLE, I seriously would rather vomit all day than have to deal with this rude and dishonest company again. DO NOT EVER USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!!!! I had the worst experience with them I have ever had. We had booked a tour and arrived to our meeting spot early and was told 20 minutes before that our tour was cancelled due to "maintenance." So, they rescheduled us for the next day. The next day we arrived on time and called letting them know we arrived and they DIDNT EVEN KNOW WE HAD SCHEDULED. We were supposed to meet at 10:45am and at 10:57am they told us that they cancelled again due to a marathon blocking the dock. I got a text saying I would be refunded plus extra for issues and inconvenience. I had to call four times before anyone would respond to me and got screamed at on the phone for asking for the refund plus extra for all the issues, WHICH WAS PROMISED TO ME. We had to take ubers to get there and waste a lot of time. This company was incredibly rude and obviously do not respect their customers at all. I have never had such a terrible experience with a company. DO NOT BOOK WITH BIG DAVE TOURS UNLESS YOU WANT TO DEAL WITH A RUDE COMPANY OWNER WHO TELLS LIES. Read more Written January 31, 2024
• Voyager03816646941 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Truly dreadful. DO NOT USE. This outfit are truly terrible. Appalling. DO NOT USE. Our booking was for 1400. They asked us to be there at 1345 which we were. The transfer boat did not arrive until 1430. We didn’t start on the jet skis until 1530/1545. The guide told us to wait and then would take us on to another area where there was some form of refreshments etc. We were just left to our own devices around the drop off pontoon with no briefing as to the form for the session. We were expecting a tour around the Miami Bay Area. No refreshments available for the last 5 hours….mot even water! I doubt we’ll be back to our hotel until 1800. One of our party will have arrived this afternoon without us being there to greet her as a consequence. The jet skis themselves were in poor condition as was the transfer boat; which itself also arrived with no fuel which added to our impatience. The guide we were told we’d get never arrived! The previous group was late finishing as two of the jet skis ran out of fuel. Seriously, you couldn’t write this stuff!!! AVOID. Read more Written December 27, 2023
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• sg4242021 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Terrible recommendations Do Not Go Terrible I can’t even start my whole day was ruined. The company hung up the phone. I got to boat to only see dirt everywhere and toilets disgusting. The guide only spoke Spanish and I kept mask please can you explain a little in English I was ignored. Drinks at bar were good but started at $22 plus plus. I WOULD NO RECOMMEND THIS BOAT AT ALL. Read more Written September 13, 2023
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