Tracy your review is full of good advice and suggestions to make the most of your Key West adventure. We appreciate your feedback as we are certain many will find helpful! We hope you will honor us with your presence for another island getaway!
We live it Ft Myers and have driven to Key West many times. I wanted to try this as an alternative to the long and aggravating drive due to traffic. My wife's niece was here for a weeks visit from Ohio and never been so this was our opportunity. I did miss the beautiful keys scenery when driving though.
We purchased our tickets a few weeks in advance to get the early discount and I'm 62 so got another discount for mine, big plus on both points. The boat layout was spacious and with varied types of seating inside and out it's sure to please anyone. Tip made, and I agree, is to arrive early to find an area to your liking. Like any large group attraction like this you can be sitting with strangers. Great opportunity to pass the time engaging in conversation. I'm a diver and love the sea and being on the water sharing my adventures with landlubbers.
The crew was superb. The wind was up on our trip and so was the sea. It's your responsibility to be prepared. The crew that was on the lower deck where we sat did an outstanding job handling the problems from sea sickness. I have seen the best of them, including myself, have a bad day at sea. The cat boat is a much better boat for rough seas.
There was an individual that had a medical problem beyond sea sickness and the staff sprang into action. Once the person was stable they left 1 crew member stationed by him to monitor him until we docked in KW. They positioned the rest of us to allow the medical staff from KW to come on and assist him out first before the rest. I believe it was a diabetes related problem and he walked off with medics. Hats off to the crew, outstanding job!!
Personally, it was is a long day with most of the time traveling back and forth. Since I'm not 25 it would be better to stay a night rather than do it in one day. I always wanted to take our bicycles and stay a night or 2 and next time that is what we will do.
Enjoyed the boat, the crew and the day!
We are delighted you chose to give us a try and sincerely appreciate your acknowledgement of our crew. Your review is affirmation that we are succeeding in fulfilling expectations and providing a positive enjoyable experience. The island has so much to offer we hope you do extend your stay next time. Thank you for sharing!
Excellent, flat calm both ways, 85F at the Keys, great staff on the Key West Express, good selection at the on-board bar and snack bar. Great service at the booking window the day before.Thanks!