Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Tours and Activities

Get ready for fun in the sun on this day trip off the coast of Key West. Ride across 42 islands from Miami to Key West, then explore this island city in any number of ways during your free time. See where Ernest Hemingway used to live or visit the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum. Take a hop-on hop-off trolley tour, see the sites from the famous Conch Tour Train, or take an optional snorkeling tour. Relax, feel the warm sea breeze and enjoy the day. Miami hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy the scenic and breathtaking drive on the Overseas Highway One passing Key Largo and the famous Seven Mile bridge to America’s southernmost city Key West. If you selected the snorkel option in Key West we will board a boat and go out to the reef where we will snorkel and experience Florida's underwater world. After the snorkel tour you will have some time to experience the highlights of Key West on your own. If you selected the transportation only tour option you can enjoy 6 hours of leisure to exploring the islands turquoise waters and white sandy beaches or the small white Victorian conch villas and lush tropical gardens. Stroll along Duval Street with it’s cute shops, galleries and cafes to the famous southernmost point monument only 140 km or 90 miles north of Cuba. Key West’s Caribbean flair and charm will seduce you and is a favorite day tour from Miami. Round trip transportation is included  

Relive the life of one of history’s most famous treasure hunters along with a wealth of exhibits on shipwreck archaeology with this admission to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. This Key West institution showcases a variety of treasures, both cultural and monetary, recovered from the treasure and slave ships that once plied the waters near the Florida coast. Check out the thought-provoking Slave Ship and Key West African Cemetery exhibits, then gaze in wonder at the magnificent gold, silver and jewels of the Spanish Treasure Galleons galleries.

Naval history buffs and aspiring pirates alike are guaranteed to have a whale of a time at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Your admission also includes an audio guide, which offers in depth commentary on the museum’s many artifacts. Highlights include the Spanish Treasure Galleons galleries, Slave Ship and Key West African Cemetery exhibits, and relics from the Henrietta Marie. You can even tour the museum's laboratory and see conservation firsthand.

Take a day trip to Key West from Miami on an air-conditioned coach. Cross over 43 bridges and 31 islands on the Overseas Highway, an engineering marvel and one of the most famous roads in America due to its appearance in several Hollywood films. Once in Key West, enjoy some free time to visit the Ernest Hemingway House, take a ride on the Conch Train, or so some shopping on Duval Street. Let someone else handle the drive so you can let loose and have fun.

You will sit and relax on our spacious and comfortable tiki bike as your private guide/driver takes you on a pleasant ride around the enchanting streets of Old Town and Historic District. Experience its amazing architecture and historic sites as you learn the rich history, culture, and folklore of our beautiful island of Key West. First-row, Historic, Cultural and Fun, the only VIP experience tour in Key West. This tour includes a slice of famous Kermit's Key Lime Pie for each of you and a complimentary bottle of water!

Arrange your round-trip transfer from Fort Lauderdale in advance and skip the hassle of renting a car to Key West. This comfortable transport takes you from the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport to downtown Key West, and then back again. It means you spend more time enjoying your trip and less time puzzling out the logistics. Relax, take in picturesque tropical scenery and spend a few nights in the Florida Keys (hotel not included).

You will be amazed by how much history and culture our small island has! Local Guide will take you on a time travel adventure. As you stroll through the scenic streets of the Old Town, you will learn how the island was discovered and became one of the richest cities in the USA! Hear the stories of the first industries on the island, such as shipwrecking, sponge harvesting and cigarmaking. Also, learn what key role Key West played in the Cuban fight for its independence and find out why Key West declared the war against the United States. What to bring and to wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water.

Walk through Old Town Key West with a long-time local, see & learn about the unique places you can visit during your vacation. **If it's too far or too hot to walk, you have the option of hopping on the Duval Loop bus with your guide for only $1 per person** It's air-conditioned with several convenient stops throughout Old Town. These tours are private so you can ask questions and we can customize the tour to your interests. Your tour guide is knowledgeable about everything Key West, so don't hesitate to let us know what interests you and what you want to know about Key West.

Join us for the best walking tour in Key West! You will be amazed by how much history and culture our small island has! Local Guide will take you on a time travel adventure. As you stroll through the scenic streets of the Old Town, you will learn how the island was discovered and became one of the richest cities in the USA! Hear the stories of the first industries on the island, such as shipwrecking, sponge harvesting and cigarmaking. Also, learn what key role Key West played in the Cuban fight for its independence and find out why Key West declared the war against the United States. The private tour is the best way to explore Key West and have fun with your own group of friends or family! Book Now and call us to schedule the time that is convenient for you! This tour includes a slice of Kermit's Key Lime Pie for each traveler & a bottle of water. What to bring and to wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water.