Port Information
GENERAL PORT INFORMATION
The active and vibrant Port of Key West is home and host to diverse ship traffic, from historic tall ships to warships, tankers, yachts, sport and commercial fishing boats, and cruise vessels. The Key West Main Ship Channel covers six nautical miles from entrance buoys to harbor. The port has provided the economic engine for the island for more 200 years.
Cruise berths: Yokohama fenders (5' diameter)
* Mallory Dock
Passenger cruise vessels up to 700', 27' max draft
* Pier B
Passenger cruise vessels up to 1050', 29' max draft
* Outer Mole Pier
Passenger cruise vessels up to 1050', 29' max draft
KW Main Ship Channel controlling depth: 34 feet
Seabuoy location: Lat 24:50.00N / Long 81:48.00W
Cruise turning basin: 1500 feet
Naval Berths:
Provides multiple berths for warships and auxiliary vessels up to CG and DDG dimensions. Contact NAS Key West Port Services for berth and pilot arrangements. (305) 293-4755
Tanker Berth:
Pier D2N Accommodates tankers up to 650' 26' max draft Slack water, daylight required for docking/undocking. Government fuels only.
Cruiseship anchorage:
Lat 24:31.9 / Lon 81:49.2W 29' max draft
Yacht anchorage:
Lat 24:33.30N / Lon 81:49.04W Approx., draft dependent