Explore on your own rating
It's a U.S. port with a compact, walkable Old Town.
Where ships dock
- Mallory Square
- Pier B (next to the Margaritaville resort area)
- Navy Mole (Outer Mole), which needs a shuttle
Getting to town
From Mallory Square or Pier B you walk straight into Old Town and onto Duval Street. Navy Mole passengers take a shuttle.
Mostly walking; Duval Street runs about 1.25 miles to the Southernmost Point. Bikes, trolleys and taxis are also available.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- Duval Street
- Mallory Square
- Southernmost Point buoy (end of Duval)
- Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum (admission charged)
Beaches
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park: about 1 mile from the piers (20–30 minute walk); state park entry fee; rocky beach, so bring water shoes
Safety & tips
- It's hot; bring water.
- If you dock at Navy Mole, factor in shuttle times.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Lines for the Navy Mole shuttle back to the ship can be long. Be back 30–45 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.