Miami to Key West Day Trip with Parasailing
Overview
This Miami to Key West Day Trip takes you down the scenic Overseas Highway to spend an afternoon in Key West highlighted by a thrilling parasailing flight.
Highlights
- FREE pickup from most hotels in Miami Beach & Downtown Miami
- Narrated tour of the Florida Keys and amazing Overseas Highway
- Thrilling parasail flight 300 feet above the waters of Key West
- Comfortable transportation aboard a modern touring coach
- Fun shopping, dining, touring, and partying in tropical Key West
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Leaving the planning and driving to the professionals lets you enjoy Key West to the fullest!
Description
An adrenaline-packed Key West parasailing flight makes this Miami to Key West Day Trip something really special. To plan your trip, use our secure online booking system and let Best In Key West handle all the details of an exciting Key West tour that will be the highlight of any Miami visit. Complementary pickup and drop off service from most Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, and Downtown Miami hotels together with roundtrip transportation via a modern luxury touring coach make this day trip a great value as well as great fun.
Get an early morning start and depart Miami on U.S. Highway 1 to head for the Florida Keys, a chain of small islands that runs southwest from the tip of the Florida Peninsula almost 200 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. When the road leaves the Florida mainland to cross a narrow land bridge to Key Largo, the northernmost of the Keys, U.S. Highway 1 becomes the Overseas Highway. One of the most spectacularly scenic roads in America, the Overseas Highway links 31 Keys and runs 128 miles from the mainland all the way to Key West, the last inhabited island in the Florida Keys.
You will enjoy every minute of the 4-hour ride to Key West. The air-conditioned touring coach features comfortable reclining seats that are positioned high behind panoramic windows for optimal sightseeing. Following the Overseas Highway, the coach passes through island resort villages and along narrow reaches of land where blue water stretches to the horizon on both sides of the road. The road passes across 43 bridges that connect Keys large and small, inhabited and uninhabited. Every bridge crossing offers great views over the Gulf of Mexico to the north and the Florida Straits to the south.
About 90 minutes into the journey down the Keys, the coach leaves Knights Key on the western end of Marathon Key and launches out over water on the incredible Seven Mile Bridge. This dramatic crossing is a highlight of any trip along the Florida Keys as the highway stretches for 6.79 miles above the clear waters. Except for an arch to 65 feet in height above the Moser Channel for the purpose of allowing ship traffic to pass, the Seven Mile Bridge runs about 20 feet above the water. Looking out the windows of the coach gives you the feeling of flying fast and low over the waves. It’s an unforgettable ride, and you will understand why the Seven Mile Bridge has been used for scenes in action movies like True Lies and the Fast & Furious series.
The exit from the Seven Mile Bridge on uninhabited Little Duck Key marks the beginning of the Lower Keys. Small towns scattered along the road, mostly undeveloped islands separated by shallow channels, many marinas, and boats everywhere give the Lower Keys a very Caribbean feel. It is like entering another country, and it’s hard to believe that Miami is only a few hours away by road. Wildlife preserves and the pristine Backcountry waters along the north side of the Keys have kept much of the original beauty of the old Florida Keys intact along this section of the Overseas Highway.
Soon the coach is making one final crossing from Stock Island and pulling into Old Town Key West. You should have enough time to grab some lunch on the way to the harbor where a specially-designed 12-passenger parasailing boat is waiting to take you offshore for a flight above the blue water. The run out only takes a few minutes, and before you know it, it's time to strap into the harness and step onto the launch platform at back of the boat for lift off.
Feel the rush and marvel at the views as the parasail glides smoothly up to nearly 300 feet of altitude. It’s thrilling yet perfectly safe, and the aerial perspective of Key West is incredible. You can stay completely dry throughout the flight or ask the captain for a toe dip if you would like to descend to the surface of the water and cool off. At the end of the parasailing session, you will return to shore with a few hours available to explore Key West. Do some shopping, have a snack, or visit one of the island’s famous bars for a cocktail.
Enjoy yourself in Key West secure in the knowledge that you have a safe, restful ride back to Miami. The coach departs Key West at 5:30pm for a Miami arrival at around 10:00pm depending on traffic. The Miami to Key West Day Trip with Parasailing from Best In Key West is the easy way to put together a fantastic day trip to Key West. These fun trips fill up fast so use our convenient online booking system to save your seats now!
What's Included
- Round trip transportation from Miami Pickup & drop-off at most Miami hotels.
- Key West Parasailing Adventure See Key West from 300ft above on a safe, thrilling, parasail!
- 6 hours in Key West (approx.)
- A narrated tour of the Florida Keys by expert tour guides
- Meals
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Begin your full-day trip to Key West with convenient pickup from your Miami hotel aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach equipped with a restroom. You'll have 6 hours to explore this charming island at your own pace, and this package includes an exhilarating 300 ft Parasailing Adventure!
Book Online
Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-questions-asked cancellations up to 24 hours before your rental begins.
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Miami to Key West
Relax and enjoy your journey to the Florida Keys aboard our well-maintained luxury coach. Our knowledgeable tour guide will share fascinating stories about Key West's rich history and vibrant culture as you travel back in time across the iconic Overseas Highway.
6 hours in Key West • Hotel shuttle included
US Route 1: The Overseas Highway (pass by)
Marvel at the stunning views along the scenic Overseas Highway. This iconic route, often called "the coolest road in the USA,” connects 31 islands with 43 bridges, making it a dream for photographs. Don't forget your camera!
Breakfast stop
Stop for breakfast and stretch your legs en route to Key West.
20 minutes • Food & drinks not included
Seven Mile Bridge (pass by)
This engineering marvel has been featured in numerous films and TV series, including Road House, Licence to Kill, True Lies, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Burn Notice. It also appears in the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.
Yes, it's really seven miles long!
US Route 1: Mile Marker Zero
Welcome to the southernmost point in the continental United States! Fun fact: Key West is closer to Cuba than it is to Miami.
Key West
You’ll arrive in Key West at approx. 11:55 AM. We provide a detailed map of the city to help you navigate and make the most of your time.
918 Caroline St, Key West
Have fun exploring!
Key West is extremely walkable, and you’ll have no problem finding amazing photo opportunities with attractions like The Southernmost Point in the USA, Ernest Hemingway’s Home & Museum, Fort Zachary Historic State Park, and The Key West Lighthouse, to name a few.
6 hours (approx.) • Attraction Tickets Not Included
Key West Parasailing Adventure
The check-in location for your boat tour is approximately six blocks from the coach drop-off. The Key West Parasailing Adventure is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a luxurious catamaran sail to North America’s only living coral reef.
241 Front St • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM • Ticket Included
See the Key West Harbor by boat
Head out in a 12-passenger state-of-the-art parasailing boat out to the ocean.
15 minutes (approx.)
Soar above Key West!
Your guide secures you into a double or triple-person parasailing device for a ride that gently lifts off and glides above the water without getting wet.
10 minutes (approx.) • Suitable for all levels of experience
Key West to Miami
At approximately 6:00 PM you will depart Key West with unforgettable memories of your day in paradise. You will be dropped off back at your original pick-up point.
4 hours (approx.) • Hotel shuttle included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on lapsThere is no charge for lap infants. If you are bringing a car seat for your baby, you must purchase a regular-priced seat ticket.
- Most travelers can participate
- Stroller accessibleMust be foldable and will be stored in the luggage compartment.
- Transportation has a toilet
- Not wheelchair accessibleThe motorcoach has no wheelchair lift, and wheelchairs can't be accommodated in the cabin. However, as long as the individual can navigate the steps and use a regular seat and their wheelchair is foldable for storage in the luggage compartment, it is possible. Assistance must be provided by a caregiver in the individual's group.
- What to bringCamera, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimwear, towel, travel pillow, and a smile!
- The minimum age for this tour is at your discretion
- This tour will have a maximum of 59 passengers
Frequently Asked Questions
(31)Q: What type of transportation is used for the Miami to Key West Day Trip with Parasailing?
A: You will travel on a comfortable motorcoach with up to 59 seats, depending on whether it’s a double-decker or not (motorcoach is assigned based on group size and availability). Read more Apr 2025
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