Best Cruises From Fort Lauderdale to Key West

Head to the sunshine for a blissful tropical vacation on one of our cruises from Fort Lauderdale to Key West. There’s plenty to define this deliciously quirky spot at the tip of the Florida Keys, from the literary legacy of Hemingway to spectacular coral reefs, vibrant street art, and the famed Key lime pie.

Itineraries range from three-night getaways to longer voyages of nine nights. Whichever you choose, you’ll have time to bask by the ship’s sparkling pool before discovering the delights of Key West. Paddle a kayak through the mangroves, snap a selfie at the Mile Marker Zero sign for Route 1, pedal a bicycle past candy-colored houses, or join a cigar and rum tour. Other ports you might visit include Nassau in the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, famed for its beautiful beaches, colorful San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Puerto Plata, the gateway to adventure. Discover your perfect getaway on a cruise with Celebrity.

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Key West

Key West lies at the southern tip of the continental USA and revels in its individuality. One of its most famous residents include writer Ernest Hemingway, whose villa-turned-museum is still inhabited by descendants of his six-toed cat. Or explore the legacy of President Harry S. Truman, whose Little White House you can visit. Shop for art and rare books, explore some of the quirkier spots, not least a cemetery devoted to roosters, and check out the buzzing pub scene on Duval Street.

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Nassau, Bahamas

Bustling Nassau has it all, from white sand beaches and coral reefs to colorful architecture, a lively culinary scene, and great shopping. Don’t miss the Straw Market for local crafts, and be sure to taste conch chowder, or conch ceviche, both local specialties. Head to Aquaventure at Atlantis Bahamas to whizz down the thrilling slides, ride the Rapids River, and admire sharks and rays in the Marine Habitat. Or simply kick back in a hammock at Blue Lagoon Island, rum punch in hand.

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Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata, in the Dominican Republic, is an adventurer’s dream, with everything from ziplining to off-road driving, kayaking through a manatee reserve, and zooming down the natural rock chutes of the Damajagua waterfalls. For epic views, take the cable car up Isabel de Torres mountain. Down below, the city is packed with history and fine Victorian-era architecture. Sample coffee, cigars, chocolate, and rum, all produced here, and shop for unique pieces of amber jewelry.

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