{"id":11563,"date":"2022-08-02T19:28:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T23:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/"},"modified":"2022-08-02T19:28:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T23:28:05","slug":"grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/","title":{"rendered":"When is grand turk reopening to cruise ships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#grand-turk-turks-and-caicos-islandsturks-and-caicos-islandsthe-turks-and-caicos-islands-abbreviated-tci-t%c9%9c%cb%90rks-and-%cb%88ke%c9%aak%c9%99s-ko%ca%8as-k%c9%92s-are-a-british-overseas-territory-consisting-of-the-larger-caicos-islands-and-smaller-turks-islands-two-groups-of-tropical-islands-in-the-lucayan-archipelago-of-the-atlantic-ocean-and-northern-west-indieshttps-enwikipediaorg-%e2%80%ba-wiki-%e2%80%ba-turks-and-caicos-islandsturks-and-caicos-islands-%e2%80%93-wikipedia-january-6th-2022-%e2%80%93-after-the-successful-reopening-of-the-turks-and-caicos-cruise-sector-the-turks-and-caicos-islands-tourist-board-is-happy-to-announce-that-the-destination-has-now-welcomed-the-carnival-cruise-lines-newest-and-largest-ship-the-mardi-gras-for-the-first-time\" title=\"Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos IslandsTurks and Caicos IslandsThe Turks and Caicos Islands (abbreviated TCI; \/t\u025c\u02d0rks\/ and \/\u02c8ke\u026ak\u0259s, -ko\u028as, -k\u0252s\/) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies.https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org \u203a wiki \u203a Turks_and_Caicos_IslandsTurks and Caicos Islands &#8211; Wikipedia (January 6th, 2022) \u2013 After the successful reopening of the Turks and Caicos Cruise Sector, the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board is happy to announce that the destination has now welcomed the Carnival Cruise Line&#039;s newest and largest ship the Mardi Gras for the first time.\">Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos IslandsTurks and Caicos IslandsThe Turks and Caicos Islands (abbreviated TCI; \/t\u025c\u02d0rks\/ and \/\u02c8ke\u026ak\u0259s, -ko\u028as, -k\u0252s\/) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies.https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org \u203a wiki \u203a Turks_and_Caicos_IslandsTurks and Caicos Islands &#8211; Wikipedia (January 6th, 2022) \u2013 After the successful reopening of the Turks and Caicos Cruise Sector, the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board is happy to announce that the destination has now welcomed the Carnival Cruise Line&#39;s newest and largest ship the Mardi Gras for the first time.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#is-grand-turk-open-to-cruise-ships-yet\" title=\"Is Grand Turk open to cruise ships yet?\">Is Grand Turk open to cruise ships yet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#when-can-cruise-ships-go-to-grand-turk\" title=\"When can cruise ships go to Grand Turk?\">When can cruise ships go to Grand Turk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#why-is-key-west-closed-to-cruise-ships\" title=\"Why is Key West closed to cruise ships?\">Why is Key West closed to cruise ships?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#are-cruise-ships-still-allowed-in-key-west\" title=\"Are cruise ships still allowed in Key West?\">Are cruise ships still allowed in Key West?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#are-cruise-ships-going-to-key-west-again\" title=\"Are cruise ships going to Key West again?\">Are cruise ships going to Key West again?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#why-is-carnival-not-in-key-west\" title=\"Why is Carnival Not in Key West?\">Why is Carnival Not in Key West?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#where-is-carnival-going-instead-of-grand-cayman\" title=\"Where is Carnival going instead of Grand Cayman?\">Where is Carnival going instead of Grand Cayman?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#why-is-carnival-not-sailing-to-jamaica\" title=\"Why is Carnival not sailing to Jamaica?\">Why is Carnival not sailing to Jamaica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#how-long-is-a-cruise-from-miami-to-key-west\" title=\"How long is a cruise from Miami to Key West?\">How long is a cruise from Miami to Key West?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#how-much-does-it-cost-to-take-a-boat-from-miami-to-key-west\" title=\"How much does it cost to take a boat from Miami to Key West?\">How much does it cost to take a boat from Miami to Key West?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#is-it-worth-going-to-key-west-from-miami\" title=\"Is it worth going to Key West from Miami?\">Is it worth going to Key West from Miami?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#is-there-a-shuttle-from-miami-to-key-west\" title=\"Is there a shuttle from Miami to Key West?\">Is there a shuttle from Miami to Key West?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#how-do-i-not-look-like-a-tourist-in-key-west\" title=\"How do I not look like a tourist in Key West?\">How do I not look like a tourist in Key West?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#can-you-see-cuba-from-key-west\" title=\"Can you see Cuba from Key West?\">Can you see Cuba from Key West?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#is-key-west-worth-visiting\" title=\"Is Key West worth visiting?\">Is Key West worth visiting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#what-food-is-key-west-famous\" title=\"What food is Key West famous?\">What food is Key West famous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#what-is-the-prettiest-key-in-florida\" title=\"What is the prettiest Key in Florida?\">What is the prettiest Key in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#where-is-the-clearest-water-in-the-keys\" title=\"Where is the clearest water in the Keys?\">Where is the clearest water in the Keys?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#what-are-the-7-keys-in-florida\" title=\"What are the 7 Keys in Florida?\">What are the 7 Keys in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#is-the-7-mile-bridge-scary\" title=\"Is the 7 mile bridge scary?\">Is the 7 mile bridge scary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#how-deep-is-the-water-under-the-florida-keys-bridge\" title=\"How deep is the water under the Florida Keys bridge?\">How deep is the water under the Florida Keys bridge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#which-key-is-best-to-visit\" title=\"Which key is best to visit?\">Which key is best to visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#why-are-there-no-beaches-in-key-west\" title=\"Why are there no beaches in Key West?\">Why are there no beaches in Key West?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#which-key-has-the-best-beaches\" title=\"Which key has the best beaches?\">Which key has the best beaches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/turks-caicos\/grand-turk-reopening-cruise-ships\/#is-florida-keys-same-as-key-west\" title=\"Is Florida Keys same as Key West?\">Is Florida Keys same as Key West?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"grand-turk-turks-and-caicos-islandsturks-and-caicos-islandsthe-turks-and-caicos-islands-abbreviated-tci-t%c9%9c%cb%90rks-and-%cb%88ke%c9%aak%c9%99s-ko%ca%8as-k%c9%92s-are-a-british-overseas-territory-consisting-of-the-larger-caicos-islands-and-smaller-turks-islands-two-groups-of-tropical-islands-in-the-lucayan-archipelago-of-the-atlantic-ocean-and-northern-west-indieshttps-enwikipediaorg-%e2%80%ba-wiki-%e2%80%ba-turks-and-caicos-islandsturks-and-caicos-islands-%e2%80%93-wikipedia-january-6th-2022-%e2%80%93-after-the-successful-reopening-of-the-turks-and-caicos-cruise-sector-the-turks-and-caicos-islands-tourist-board-is-happy-to-announce-that-the-destination-has-now-welcomed-the-carnival-cruise-lines-newest-and-largest-ship-the-mardi-gras-for-the-first-time\"><\/span>Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos IslandsTurks and Caicos IslandsThe Turks and Caicos Islands (abbreviated TCI; \/t\u025c\u02d0rks\/ and \/\u02c8ke\u026ak\u0259s, -ko\u028as, -k\u0252s\/) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies.https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org \u203a wiki \u203a Turks_and_Caicos_IslandsTurks and Caicos Islands &#8211; Wikipedia (January 6th, 2022) \u2013 After the successful reopening of the Turks and Caicos Cruise Sector, the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board is happy to announce that the destination has now welcomed the Carnival Cruise Line&#39;s newest and largest ship the Mardi Gras for the first time.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-grand-turk-open-to-cruise-ships-yet\"><\/span>Is Grand Turk open to cruise ships yet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cruise Center Opening Date: For an update on COVID-19 and policies in the Turks and Caicos, see Turks and Caicos Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update. The Grand Turk Cruise Center is currently open.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-can-cruise-ships-go-to-grand-turk\"><\/span>When can cruise ships go to Grand Turk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Grand Turk will reopen to cruise ships from early December 2021.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-key-west-closed-to-cruise-ships\"><\/span>Why is Key West closed to cruise ships?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Officials in Key West, Florida are trying to put a limit on cruise ships again due to environmental concerns. Key West has been receiving cruise ships in the last couple of weeks, but that doesn&#39;t mean the issues playing up in Southern Florida have been cleared up and done with.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-cruise-ships-still-allowed-in-key-west\"><\/span>Are cruise ships still allowed in Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cruise ships of all sizes will continue to visit Key West, one at a time, docking only at the privately run Pier B. The two city-controlled docks will only host smaller ships, and only if no ships are at Pier B.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-cruise-ships-going-to-key-west-again\"><\/span>Are cruise ships going to Key West again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cruise ships returned to Key West in November 2021 as the industry worked to build back operations. At first, it was smaller ships, including the 600 passenger Azamara Quest and 1,100 passenger Crystal Serenity. The first large cruise ships which returned in December 2021 were met by protestors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-carnival-not-in-key-west\"><\/span>Why is Carnival Not in Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The majority of local voters on the Florida Keys&#39; southernmost island voted to restrict the number of daily cruise ship visitors, ban vessels carrying more than 1,300 passengers, and prioritize docking for cruise lines with the best health and environmental records during an election in November 2020.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-carnival-going-instead-of-grand-cayman\"><\/span>Where is Carnival going instead of Grand Cayman?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Carnival Sunrise&#39;s five-day February 7 departure from Miami, Florida, has dropped the scheduled call at Grand Cayman. The ship will still be sailing to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, along with a call at Nassau in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-carnival-not-sailing-to-jamaica\"><\/span>Why is Carnival not sailing to Jamaica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yesterday, we reported that Jamaica and the Cayman Islands informed two Carnival cruise ships that they are prohibited from calling on ports in these countries over concerns with coronavirus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-long-is-a-cruise-from-miami-to-key-west\"><\/span>How long is a cruise from Miami to Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The journey takes approximately 4h 5m. How far is it from Port of Miami Cruise Terminal to Key West? The distance between Port of Miami Cruise Terminal and Key West is 132 miles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-take-a-boat-from-miami-to-key-west\"><\/span>How much does it cost to take a boat from Miami to Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Miami To Key West Ferry Ride What is this? Folks who book a trip on the Key West Ferry will enjoy a 40mph ride on a luxurious catamaran to America&#39;s southernmost point. A ride on the Key West Express usually takes about 3.5 hours and costs approximately $155 per adult round-trip.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-worth-going-to-key-west-from-miami\"><\/span>Is it worth going to Key West from Miami?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Miami to Key West is a 159 mile drive that takes you across the Overseas Highway and offers some of the most stunning scenery in Florida. It can be completed in a few hours but it&#39;s definitely worth taking a few days to do this trip as there are plenty of spots along the way you&#39;ll want to stop and explore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-a-shuttle-from-miami-to-key-west\"><\/span>Is there a shuttle from Miami to Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shuttle Services Keys Shuttle provides three trips daily, with door to door shuttle service from the Florida Keys from\/to Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports, seven days a week.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-i-not-look-like-a-tourist-in-key-west\"><\/span>How do I not look like a tourist in Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shorts and T-shirts or tank tops are a necessity to stay comfortable during the day. Stick to breathable fabrics like linen, cotton, chambray, or rayon. Sandals are also a staple for Key West living. They are perfect for beach days, while keeping your feet cool for a long stroll down Duval Street.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-see-cuba-from-key-west\"><\/span>Can you see Cuba from Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you cannot see Cuba from Key West or any part of Florida. This is essentially a question of gazing at the lands of one country from another \u2013 which, given Cuba&#39;s settlement at about 90 miles from Key West seems pretty impossible (at least through the naked eye).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-key-west-worth-visiting\"><\/span>Is Key West worth visiting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Key West, the last of the Florida Keys, is a wonderful place to visit. Whether you plan on staying for the day, week or year, it&#39;s a great place to relax and enjoy yourself. It is the southernmost city in the continental USA and is famous for its beaches, coral reefs, and laid-back atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-food-is-key-west-famous\"><\/span>What food is Key West famous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Best Local Foods to Try in Key West<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-prettiest-key-in-florida\"><\/span>What is the prettiest Key in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most Scenic Views in the Florida Keys<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-the-clearest-water-in-the-keys\"><\/span>Where is the clearest water in the Keys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a National Historic Landmark that offers some of the clearest blue waters for snorkeling and diving in Key West. It hosts the city&#39;s favorite beach at its southern end, making it ideal for those activities along with paddling, fishing and picnicking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-7-keys-in-florida\"><\/span>What are the 7 Keys in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marathon. At the mid-point of the Florida Keys, Marathon includes Boot, Knights, Hog, Vaca, Stirrup, Crawl and Little Crawl keys, East and West Sister&#39;s Island, Deer and Fat Deer keys, Long Pine and Grassy keys.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-the-7-mile-bridge-scary\"><\/span>Is the 7 mile bridge scary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The new seven mile bridge is so much better to travel on than back in the late 60&#39;s and early 70&#39;s bridge! One lane each way. Very scary!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-deep-is-the-water-under-the-florida-keys-bridge\"><\/span>How deep is the water under the Florida Keys bridge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seven Mile BridgeClearance below65 feet (20 m)HistoryConstruction cost$45 million (equivalent to $104 million in 2020 dollars)OpenedMay 24, 1982<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-key-is-best-to-visit\"><\/span>Which key is best to visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Which Florida Key is for you? A key-by-key guide<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-are-there-no-beaches-in-key-west\"><\/span>Why are there no beaches in Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many visitors are surprised to find that the island paradise of the Florida Keys does not have a lot of beaches. You see, Key West and the rest of the Florida Keys are coral islands \u2013 former reefs, created when the ocean was deeper and the region was submerged below the sea.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-key-has-the-best-beaches\"><\/span>Which key has the best beaches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Bahia Honda State Park Beaches, Big Pine Key. The sandy shores of Bahia Honda State Park are, far and away, the best beaches in the Florida Keys. These natural beaches are absolutely stunning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-florida-keys-same-as-key-west\"><\/span>Is Florida Keys same as Key West?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before we get started, let me introduce you to Key West: Key West is a small 2-mile by 4-mile island (yes, it&#39;s really that small) at the very tip of Florida. 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