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.

Long famous for its Key Marco Cat, one of the most remarkable and influential discoveries in North American archaeology, the Marco Island Historical Museum explores Southwest Florida’s Calusa Indians and brings this vanished civilization to life with informative displays and an exciting, recreated village scene. Permanent and traveling exhibits trace the settlement of this subtropical island paradise from its early pioneer roots as a fishing village, pineapple plantation, and clam cannery, through its explosive growth and development in the 1960s by the Miami-based Deltona Corporation.    

Activity Level: Low | ADA: Yes  
 

Discover the subtropical estuaries and bays surrounding Marco Island, the largest mangrove forest in the western hemisphere of the world and home to a population of resident dolphins. On this narrated cruise, learn how to identify these marine mammals and get to know them by name. Take photographs of dolphins as well as local and migratory birds enjoying their natural habitat. Stop to explore and collect shells on the nearby barrier beaches.

Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: No

Delve into the history of two of Key West's most iconic industries: Rum and Cigars! Enjoy a guided walk to Papa Pilar Rum Distillery at the Hemingway Rum Company, named after one of the island's most famous figures. After your rum tasting experience, you will be escorted to the oldest operating cigar factory in the Florida Keys - the Rodriguez Cigar Factory, where you will learn to roll your own cigar and sip authentic Cuban espresso

Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: Partial
 

Join Key West Literary Seminar for a stroll through Old Town, illuminating stories of writers that have called Key West home. The walk features former homes and favorite haunts of writers, including Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Elizabeth Bishop, and Robert Frost, and highlights tales of lesser-known local talent.

Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: Yes
 

Seventy miles west of Key West, Florida lies one of North America's most inaccessible National Parks - the Dry Tortugas. The park is renowned for its marine life, pirate legends, and sheer unspoiled beauty. It is dominated by its central feature, the majestic Fort Jefferson, the largest brick building in the western hemisphere. Enjoy a scenic flight in a seaplane as the pilot points out shipwrecks and marine life along the way. Step back in time and explore the history that is Fort Jefferson. Sunbathe on a remote white sand beach or snorkel the living reef in the warm crystal-clear waters.

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

The island of Key West is full of fun and exciting things to do and see. From the Southernmost Point to the quaint streets of Old Town, ride the trolley all the major areas. Your trolley pass provides unlimited hop on, hop off privileges throughout your time in Key West.

Activity Level: Low | ADA: Yes, Scooters permitted with Advanced Notice
 

Enjoy an incredibly fascinating look into the Truman Presidency with the exclusive White Glove VIP Tour. Step back in time and journey through the Harry S. Truman Little White House, to the era when our 33rd President spent 175 days in Key West at Florida’s only Presidential site. Learn all about the rich history behind the Little White House from your own personal, expert guide and gain an up-close look at Truman’s Key West life. Finish off your VIP experience with a memorable ride in one of President Truman’s 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Limousines to the Truman Waterfront.

Activity Level: Low | ADA: Partial Wheelchair /No Scooter
 

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.

On a narrated cruise, explore and learn about popular and scenic Boca Chita Key and the northernmost part of Biscayne National Park. On the way to Boca Chita, pass the historic Stiltsville houses that appear to be floating on the Bay and Soldier Key, the first key of the Florida Keys chain. Stop on the Boca Chita to view the lighthouse up close, explore the island, and hike the short trail. Along the way, naturalists will tell you about the history of the park and the surrounding areas.    

Activity Level: Moderate | ADA:No
 

Get ready to pamper yourself with a salon or spa service of your choice at Lorelei at Sunseeker Resort. A variety of salon and spa services are available at the brand new resort. This experience can be tailored to your needs and will ensure that you are refreshed and ready for your next adventure.

Activity Level: Low | ADA: yes
 

Neighboring the Peace River, this 30-acre waterfront oasis encompasses the diversity of five ecosystems including marshlands, wetlands, mangroves, uplands and tidal basin. On a walking trail, admire spectacular botanicals and world-class sculptures. Along the way there are ample benches for relaxing in the tranquil setting.     

Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: yes
 

Relax by a crystal clear, heated pool at the new Sunseeker Resort at Charlotte Harbor. This excursion includes comfortable lounging chairs, towel service, and lockers. For an added experience you may choose to add rental of a Cabana for the day that can accommodate up to eight guests. This is your opportunity to enjoy the warmth of the sun at a beautifully appointed location.

Activity Level: Low | ADA: yes
 

The Military Heritage Museum’s purpose is to honor all who serve, from the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts, and across all five military branches. Explore this unique and innovate museum which features twenty thousand plus artifacts, veteran museum guides, flight simulators, live performances, and audiovisual exhibits.

Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: yes
 

This convenient shuttle makes stops at:
•    Fishermen's Village - Stroll through this picturesque village featuring more than 30 independently owned shops, boutiques, and eateries. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs, relax with a cold beverage at the Sunset Beach Club Tiki Bar, or grab a sweet treat of candy or ice cream.

•    Peace River Wildlife Center – Explore this rehabilitation center tucked neatly away into the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Park. With close to 100 wildlife residents, the center serves native Florida wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.  

•    Visual Arts Center – Admire the original works of local arts created in a variety of mediums. The center features three major galleries, six classrooms; jewelry, glass, pottery and fiber studios; an extensive arts library, and Gift Gallery.

ADA: yes

•    St. Pete Pier – Explore the picturesque park and relax with a stunning view of the bay. Stroll through the downtown shopping area, dine at a local restaurant, and enjoy a glass of wine at a sidewalk café.
•    Museum of Fine Arts- Featured within its walls is the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida’s west coast. Highlights include the masterpieces of Monet, O’Keeffe, De Kooning, Wiley, and others, a sculpture garden, and one of Florida’s most respected photography collections.
•    Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center - Learn about the local ecosystem and Tampa Bay Watch’s past and current work to restore it. The exhibit gallery features interactive displays, live animals, a touch tank and daily programming led by researchers and educators.

ADA: yes

Join the Tampa Bay Watch Research Team aboard the Discovery to explore the bay and the animals and marine life that call it home. This interactive experience is both educational and entertaining and includes wildlife viewing, a fisheries trawl to take a closer look at common local species, and an opportunity to participate in real scientific research. The researchers and guests often spot manatees, dolphins, a variety of birds, stingrays, fish, and so much more.

Activity Level: Low | ADA: yes

The is unique museum celebrates the life and art of Salvador Dalí. During a docent-led program, learn about the various styles of this influential and innovative artist. Designed by architect Yann Weymouth, the Dalí building combines the rational with the fantastical, much like the artist himself. Stroll through the outside garden, a unique environment for learning and enjoying the tranquility on the Tampa Bay waterfront.  

Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: yes

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.