Hemingway Home

My Royal Caribbean cruise on Majesty of the Seas that I'm taking in August has an excursion for the Hemingway Home and a tour of Sloppy Joe's - cost is $39.

From the sound of the excursion, it's a walking tour, so transportation isn't an issue. The cost of the Hemingway tour is $13.

Any reason to pay the excursion price vs. just taking the tour myself.

My Royal Caribbean cruise on Majesty of the Seas that I'm taking in August has an excursion for the Hemingway Home and a tour of Sloppy Joe's - cost is $39.

 

From the sound of the excursion, it's a walking tour, so transportation isn't an issue. The cost of the Hemingway tour is $13.

 

Any reason to pay the excursion price vs. just taking the tour myself.

None at all!

And if you want you can buy your tickets online and save another $.50

http://www.hemingwayhome.com/

I can't imagine paying for a tour of Sloppy Joe's.:eek:

Mike:)

Pretty kitty!

None at all!

 

And if you want you can buy your tickets online and save another $.50

 

http://www.hemingwayhome.com/

 

I can't imagine paying for a tour of Sloppy Joe's.:eek:

 

Mike:)

 

Pretty kitty!

Thanks, that's kind of what I thought. Plus I'm only there from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and I want to fit in the Butterfly Nature Center too.

The picture is of my Josie girl, who went to the bridge a few years ago. She had the most beautiful blue eyes. I still miss her :(

Yep, make it a do it yourself tour and save money;)

My Royal Caribbean cruise on Majesty of the Seas that I'm taking in August has an excursion for the Hemingway Home and a tour of Sloppy Joe's - cost is $39.

 

From the sound of the excursion, it's a walking tour, so transportation isn't an issue. The cost of the Hemingway tour is $13.

 

Any reason to pay the excursion price vs. just taking the tour myself.

A tour of Sloppy Joe's? :eek: No, no, no, no. Do not pay for that. I agree with the others. Do it all on your own. You'll enjoy this much better doing it at your own leisure.

I recommend taking the walk to the furthest destination first. Go see the butterflies, then Hemingway House...also consider going in the lighthouse across the street from the Hemingway House. Then, make your way to Sloppy Joe's so you can relax and grab a couple drinks.

A tour of Sloppy Joe's? :eek: No, no, no, no. Do not pay for that. I agree with the others. Do it all on your own. You'll enjoy this much better doing it at your own leisure.

 

I recommend taking the walk to the furthest destination first. Go see the butterflies, then Hemingway House...also consider going in the lighthouse across the street from the Hemingway House. Then, make your way to Sloppy Joe's so you can relax and grab a couple drinks.

Great ideas, thanks. I was wondering which to do first. I need to get a map :)

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Here is a pretty good map that lists most attractions etc.

http://keywest.com/map1.html#.UuBRdf30Dtg

You will be given a hard copy map when you disembark in Key West.

Mike:)

Here is a pretty good map that lists most attractions etc.

 

http://keywest.com/map1.html#.UuBRdf30Dtg

 

You will be given a hard copy map when you disembark in Key West.

 

Mike:)

Thanks so much!

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Thanks so much!

 

 

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I like this one a little better.

http://www.keywestattractions.org/key-west-map.html

As you can see Duval St is the main tourist area and runs about a mile and a quarter from where the ships dock to the Southernmost House which is near the Southernmost Point and also the Butterfly Conservatory.

Mike:)

Here is a pretty good map that lists most attractions etc.

 

http://keywest.com/map1.html#.UuBRdf30Dtg

 

You will be given a hard copy map when you disembark in Key West.

 

Mike:)

Thanks! :)

Thanks all!!! How did we ever used to travel without travel forums to help us. I'm old enough to remember that unfortunately :)

Thanks all!!! How did we ever used to travel without travel forums to help us. I'm old enough to remember that unfortunately :)

You have plenty of company.:D

Mike:)

FWIW the other, first Hemingway Home in Key West ---> http://keywesthistoricmarkertour.org/Markers_Detail.php?ProductID=6

$2.00 pp to enter and worth a half hour.

Pjk

We will be in KW on 2/11 on the Magic. I believe we are the only ship in port that day. Any problem just showing up at the Hemingway house or should we buy tickets online? Any other attractions that we should consider booking ahead of time?

No problem at all just showing up but you can save $.50 by buying your tickets online.

Mike:)

Dunno if this is any help....we were in KW last winter....$13.00 for Hemingway house INCLUDED admission to Mel Fletchers Shipwreck Museum that is closer to downtown.

We bought this combo at the Hemingway House on Duval.

Prices go up....it may not be a combo this year.

The Hemingway Home is located on Whitehead St and that was a special promotion.

Now tickets to both attractions are $22.25 online.

Mike:)

Just was there with our grandkids three weeks ago. Got there right after it opened with nobody in line. The house tour started within 10 minutes. Total charge: $45.00 for two seniors, one teenager and one child. (Also, we tipped the guide).

I find that to be the optimum time.

Hope you guys enjoyed it.

Mike:)

Actually, we did enjoy it. The house tour was fascinating (even for grandkids) and they loved petting all the friendly kitties. Our guide said petting the cats is permitted, but not picking them up.

I have always been a big Hemmingway fan. I think it would be great to visit his home and some of his haunts. Thank you all for posting. Happy Sailing, Joy

Ten or more years ago they used to run a little adoption service for the kittens of the house cats, but stopped it. There was a donation which went to buying food and up-keep of the small enclosures out back.

Pjk

Thanks to all who posted on this thread! The info will be used next week! :)

Thanks to all who posted on this thread! The info will be used next week! :)

Don't forget to give us a little feedback from your visit. Personally, I love it.

Nice avatar by the way.:D

Mike:)

Don't forget to give us a little feedback from your visit. Personally, I love it.

 

Nice avatar by the way.:D

 

Mike:)

I will! We plan to do our own Pub/Key Lime Pie/Walking Tour. ;-)

Love your avatar, as well. :-)