A short sailing from Miami that fits a long weekend: Key West's sunsets and Hemingway's house, then a beach day in Nassau, with a day at sea to try the ship. Ideal for a first cruise or a quick escape from winter.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, May, November, December
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Shoulder season: January, November, good weather with typically fewer crowds and lower prices.
Weather and crowds
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Wet days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 17°C / 63°F | 10 | Moderate |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 19°C / 67°F | 10 | Moderate |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 20°C / 68°F | 11 | Busy |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 71°F | 13 | Busy |
| May | 30°C / 85°F | 23°C / 74°F | 16 | Moderate |
| June | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 76°F | 24 | Moderate |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 78°F | 22 | Busy |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 78°F | 25 | Moderate |
| September | 30°C / 87°F | 25°C / 76°F | 25 | Quiet |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 74°F | 19 | Moderate |
| November | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 70°F | 11 | Moderate |
| December | 25°C / 78°F | 19°C / 67°F | 12 | Busy |
Weather: averages of recent years from Open-Meteo historical data (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: estimated from the seasons and holiday periods, not measured.
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 2.5h from the US East Coast, 9h from Europe, 17.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- US citizens can sail this closed loop with a birth certificate and government photo ID; a passport is safer if you might need to fly home.
- Key West is walkable from the pier; Nassau's best beaches need a short water taxi or cab.
- Hurricane season (June to November) brings lower fares and the occasional swapped port.
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