Florida Gulf Coast & Keys

As you embark upon your journey, enjoy a Welcome Aboard Reception with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Meet the crew, your onboard experts, and fellow guests. Learn more about the wonderful adventure ahead of you.

Aboard an airboat, explore some of the most unique habitats and ecosystems in the world as you literally glide on top of grass. Your knowledgeable naturalist will provide commentary about the amazing plants and animals that call the Everglades home, including turtles, alligators, and more.

Join a local biologist for a guided kayaking or paddleboard adventure into the largest contiguous mangrove forest in North America. Paddle to beautiful mangrove tunnels, teeming mudflats, and intricate oyster reefs, while searching for amazing wildlife like sea stars, large snails, birds, dolphins and manatee.

Explore the Ten Thousand Islands led by a Florida Master Naturalist Guide. Enjoy a wild dolphin show, before visiting an uninhabited barrier island beach, where you can collect shells and other treasures. Depending on the season, view manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, alligators, rosette spoonbills, and numerous species of fish and shorebirds. Along the way, learn about the Everglades eco-systems, floras and fauna, rich heritage, and long history.

Explore the estate where the Hemingways’ personal touches still abound throughout the home they lived in during the early 20th century. View many unique furnishings which are European antiques collected during their stay on the continent. Feel the author’s presence in his studio where he produced some of his most well-known works. An additional link to the past are the descendants of Hemingway’s cats which still inhabit the house. Stroll the grounds around the gardens and lovely pool, where gardenias blooming at the water’s edge.

Led by a local guide, discover the best of Key West. Stop at the famous Duval Street, the heartbeat of the city with a diverse array of restaurants, shops, world famous pubs, and attractions. Visit Mallory Square, location of the "Sunset Celebration," where hundreds come each night to view the sunset and enjoy arts and crafts exhibitors, street performers, and food carts.

Enjoy a full day island excursion to Dry Tortugas National Park, comprised of seven islands and a variety of protected coral reefs. Venture to Garden Key, the second largest of the islands, home the 19th-century Fort Jefferson, one of the nation’s largest 19th-century forts. Explore this national historic landmark, or enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful turquoise waters.

This is a Signature shore excursion and should be reserved in advance. Please call (800) 460-4518 for information.

There are a variety of activities scheduled on board when the ship is underway, which vary depending on the itinerary and scheduled date. Enjoy destination-focused enrichment programs with special guest speakers who present topics related to the region and ports of call, including Art Classes, App-titude Classes (Tech Made Easy), Cooking Demonstrations, Mixology (practice of making great cocktails,) Trivia, Game Shows, and more.

Explore the Peace River Wildlife Center, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education center, overlooking Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Park. Since its founding, the center has treated over 50,000 birds and small mammals, offering a high-level of skilled care by trained wildlife rehabilitation specialists. 

Enjoy a tour and tasting at Alligator Bay Distillers, a family owned and operated small batch craft distillery. Founded in 2015, the distillery produces traditional handcrafted, award-winning rum and whiskey, using locally sourced ingredients.

Visit the Chihuly Collection on Central Avenue, a building designed specifically to house the work of this internationally renowned glass sculpture artist. View this artist’s glass creations which are meticulously blown and assembled, representing decades of work. Next, explore the 100-year-old Sunken Gardens, home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Meandering paths will guide you through a living collection of more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers with lush demonstration gardens, cascading waterfalls, and a flock of flamingos.

Take a guided walking exploration of downtown. Discover the historic Old Northeast neighborhoods and bustling business center. Stroll along the picturesque waterfront parks and stop at the Dali Museum. Admire an unparalleled collection of Salvador Dali artworks, spanning his life and career, and featuring works in many media.

Why not stay an extra night or two to immerse yourself in the spirit of this vibrant city? Ask your onboard Hotel Manager for recommendations on area hotels, attractions, and more.