Miami-Key West

The Ferry from Miami to Key West

A ferry from Miami (the port of Fort Lauderdale) to Key West would need to cover 202 miles. A ferry covering this distance would generally take 9 hours and cost about $300,-. Purely looking at a ferry connection from an economic perspective, this ferry would not be able to compete with Key West day trips below €50 like this one.

Alternative: If you seek a nice day trip with a ferry from Miami, also consider a trip to the Bahamas; either Bimini or ferries to the Grand Bahamas are very popular.

The Map of the Route to Key West from Miami

Private Yacht rentals to Key West?

It's possible to book private charters to Key West. The rate for these private charters is above $117 per hour, though you would need to rent a multi-day charter; on Boatsetter.com you can rent these kinds of charters.

Be sure to get in touch with the owner of the vessel of your choice, though, as it will be very difficult to get a ship to simply ‘ferry' you to Key West. Mostly, these ships are there for day trips or sunsets near Miami.

You can also combine the tour with a ferry

You need to book the following if you want to combine the tour with a Dry Tortugas visit.

1. Take the Viator tour to Key West.
2. Take the ferry from Key West to Dry Tortugas.