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It is open bar each evening for beer wine and liquor along with very nice h'ordeuvres all at no charge.

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Pier "M" is Mallory Square which is the most convenient of all the docking sites. You can walk to most everything easily in old town KW.

Mike

Carnival Victory docks at the Margaritaville Hotel pier B.

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No, Segways are not permitted in Key West, sorry.

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And I guess this just shows that his reputation is correct... Instead of honoring the City View tickets, you have to request a refund and then rebook on Old Town at the 50% higher price.

 

 

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Yep. To oversimplify this was a family thing from the beginning. The son-in-law worked for his FIL who owns Historic Tours of America. Divorce ensued and SIL opened City View Trolley as a competitor operating at roughly half the cost to the public. Evidently they weren't doing as well as I suspected with this latest news. (Or maybe they got remarried, LOL) The complete details have not surfaced yet.

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City View Trolley has been purchased by their only competitor Old Town Trolley/Historic Tours of America and ceased business as of yesterday.

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They were actually bought out by their competition. Old Town Trolley/Historic Tours of America ,so reasonable trolley tours in Key West are now history.:mad:

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I think the OP's question was whether it was allowed rather than if the cats were receptive.

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I did pet some of them that were lying around on the tables. Guide did not say don't do it.

It is fine to pet the cats; but some are more receptive than others.

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The Duval Loop began last year and now is running 7 days a week.

Takes you within a short walking distance of most everything and it is completely free.

https://www.carfreekeywest.com/duval-loop-bus

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We are actually on City Trolley. Their website says "eTickets Valid for Hop-on Hop-Off on one trip for each ticket holder." I have called several times to clarify and just get an answering machine.

 

 

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Congratulations as you are on the better of the two trolley companies in Key West. Your tickets are good for all day, one day, as many times as you wish to board and disembark.

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The rotation is 90 minutes if you stay onboard. You can disembark for as long as you wish.

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Hey Keywester33, didn't see it mentioned in this thread so I thought I'd ask for your thoughts on Santiago's Bodega? Reviews I have read have been really good.

Most agree it is the #1 restaurant in town. Reservations are strongly urged as it is very busy.

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Is this for all ships? Will be there on the reflection the first week in january

 

 

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The Reflection will dock at the Margaritaville Hotel Pier which is an easy walk off.

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Key West is an amazing stop to get off at and look around. Lots of cool history and fun little bars and restaurants to check out. Great food, amazing people and totally worth the stop.

 

For a first visit walking down to the Hemingway House is a nice way to admire some of the architecture and learn about some of the history of the island. Also the Hemingway House has polydactyl cats :) :)

 

Try some Key Lime Pie or go to Kilwins on Duval for the best fudge ever!

I would agree with all of the above except I would skip Kilwins in favor of something local like Flamingo Crossing Handmade Ice Cream. Kilwins is a yankee institution from MIchigan and has stores all over the country.

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If you desire a narrated tour there are only two: Old Town Trolley https://www.trustedtours.com/store/old-town-trolley-tour-of-key-west.aspx

and City View Trolley https://prod.mkat.com/mktixrun/shared/mknporun?dir=custom.MKT-895.CVKW-E22923&Event=CVKW-E22923&page=mk2eventregisterfrm.jsp

The latter being cheaper and better overall.

You will have no trouble locating either if arriving via ship as they will be directly in front of you.

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A tree fell on the fort causing significant damage which will not be repaired. This has been removed and cleaned up and the fort is already open with weddings planned beginning next week.

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Is the free trolley running?

Yes, Thursday through Sunday until December when it becomes daily.

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City View Trolley is the best value for your money and their trolleys are more comfortable having padded seating.

http://www.cityviewtrolleys.com/keywest/index.html

Mike

Key West is open and needing tourist $$$.

Ships are using the port and Fantasy Fest just wrapped up this past Saturday.

I seriously doubt that you will be able to find any evidence of Irma come February.

Mike

Four ships have made port this week but no more are scheduled through Monday.

Empress of the Seas returns on Tuesday.

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Yes the port is open

Or lettuce and tomato :rolleyes:

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Not just regular no. . . .

I’m sorry but there is nothing traditional about sugar on a Cuban mix.

Mike

Five Brothers Grocery on Southard St https://www.coolkeywest.com/5-brothers-key-west/

Cuban owned and operated for decades.

Best Cuban mix and hot bollos in town.

Mike