New - Miami to Key West Ferry

I saw this advertised in today's South Florida Sun Sentinel Newspaper -

"Key West Express" - now sailing from Miami to Key West with return sail the same day or different day.

Jet Propelled Catamaran launching from the Miami Seaquarium and free parking.

Round Trip - Adults $98; Senior Citizens $79; College Students (with I.D.) $79; Children (12 & under) $66

Departs Miami: 8:30am
Departs Key West: 5:30pm
For reservations and information call 1-866-593-3779
or visit www.seakeywestexpress.com


Richard

Is this in addition to or a replacement to the Ft. Myers to Key West ferry?

Jeff

This should be 'in addition' to the Ft. Myers/Key West Ferry...as this one is still advertising in the Ft. Myers News-Press.
DD, who has lived in Key West for 30 years, told us a while back that there were plans for a Miami/Key West Ferry in the making, so guess it finally happened.

In addition to -

It's the same company - go to their website to find their different destinations.


Richard

I don't know about taking the ferry. The two and half hour drive is so interesting. 7 Mile bridge, riding a foot higher than the ocean, various sights along the way. I prefer the drive, its as exciting as the destination.

derb said:

...The two and half hour drive is so interesting...

Click to expand...

There's a lot of construction on Rt 1 down the keys. Is it still a 2 1/2 drive?

I'll be going to KW in August, but thankfully will be flying into EYW, so I'll avoid any delays. [I've done the drive many times, including one time leaving KW around midnight (interesting drive!), and I agree with no major delays, it can be a pleasant drive.]

Jeff

I think Rich meant to post this in the Fl forums.

Thanks for the info....will add to the links section

Thanks for moving the post Ken.

In my haste, I did post it on the wrong forum - I did mean to put it in the Florida forums.


Richard