The Key West Express
One of the most popular diving spots off Key West is Sand Key where, in 15 to 25 feet of water, you will see rock fingers, elkhorn and staghorn coral, sea turtles, rays and hundreds of varieties of tropical fish. At the nearby Western Dry Rocks, you will be able to dive deeper and see the Aquanaut, a tug sunk in 75 feet of water.
How To Get To Key West Florida
For travelers who live outside of Florida, flying directly into the Key West International Airport is the most convenient method of getting to Key West. Key West is a small island and the airport is only about three miles from the popular and historic Old Town area of Key West. Many people choose to fly into airports in Miami and Ft Lauderdale to make the drive down to the island along the Overseas Highway. Other travelers also fly in to the airport in Ft. Myers and catch the Key West Express ferry right into Key West.
Every day, hundreds of cruise ship passengers are dropped off in the heart of Old Town Key West to explore its historic streets, diverse bars, and delicious restaurants. Several cruise ship companies make stops in Key West and on any given day there is at least one, and oftentimes two or three, massive cruise ships docked in Key West. The main cruise ship docks are in the heart of Key West, making it easy for cruise ship passengers to get to all the best spots.
The drive to Key West is said to be one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the country. Key West is located just about 3 and a half hours from Miami Florida. Once you hit the Florida Keys on your drive, you start passing island after island and bridge after bridge. There is only one main road down to Key West and through the Florida Keys. If you decide to drive down to the southernmost island, take your time on the drive to appreciate fully gorgeous scenery of the Florida Keys.