Florida Keys honeymoon
A road across the sea to Key West: sunset at Mallory Square, coral reefs and conch-house lanes.
The short answer
Best for couples who want road trips, islands, buzz and slow mornings. Go in Jul, Nov–May.
Best value: May–Jul, Nov, good weather outside peak season.
- January: Best. 23°C, 47 mm rain.
- February: Best. 23°C, 36 mm rain.
- March: Best. 25°C, 39 mm rain.
- April: Best. 26°C, 40 mm rain.
- May: Best. 27°C, 92 mm rain.
- June: Good. 29°C, 139 mm rain.
- July: Best. 30°C, 91 mm rain.
- August: Mixed (storm season). 30°C, 129 mm rain.
- September: Mixed (storm season). 29°C, 168 mm rain.
- October: Mixed (storm season). 28°C, 128 mm rain.
- November: Best. 26°C, 76 mm rain.
- December: Best. 24°C, 66 mm rain.
- Ideal stay
- 4–7 nights
- Fly into
- EYW
- Your visa
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Prices are estimates for two; visa rules are from a dataset. How we know
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (a good four-star or boutique hotel), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: US Department of State: visas.
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
When to go
The best time for a honeymoon in Florida Keys
- January: Best. 23°C, 47 mm rain.
- February: Best. 23°C, 36 mm rain.
- March: Best. 25°C, 39 mm rain.
- April: Best. 26°C, 40 mm rain.
- May: Best. 27°C, 92 mm rain.
- June: Good. 29°C, 139 mm rain.
- July: Best. 30°C, 91 mm rain.
- August: Mixed (storm season). 30°C, 129 mm rain.
- September: Mixed (storm season). 29°C, 168 mm rain.
- October: Mixed (storm season). 28°C, 128 mm rain.
- November: Best. 26°C, 76 mm rain.
- December: Best. 24°C, 66 mm rain.
Month-by-month weatherTemperature, rain, sunshine and sea for all twelve months
| Month | High / low | Rain | Sun / day | Sea | For a honeymoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 21°C | 47 mm · 4 wet days | 9.4 h | 25°C | Best |
| February | 23° / 21°C | 36 mm · 2 wet days | 10.3 h | 25°C | Best |
| March | 25° / 23°C | 39 mm · 2 wet days | 11.0 h | 26°C | Best |
| April | 26° / 24°C | 40 mm · 3 wet days | 12.1 h | 26°C | Best |
| May | 27° / 26°C | 92 mm · 6 wet days | 12.1 h | 28°C | Best |
| June | 29° / 27°C | 139 mm · 11 wet days | 11.3 h | 30°C | Good |
| July | 30° / 28°C | 91 mm · 7 wet days | 12.2 h | 31°C | Best |
| August | 30° / 28°C | 129 mm · 10 wet days | 11.5 h | 31°C | Mixedstorm season |
| September | 29° / 27°C | 168 mm · 14 wet days | 10.5 h | 31°C | Mixedstorm season |
| October | 28° / 26°C | 128 mm · 10 wet days | 10.0 h | 29°C | Mixedstorm season |
| November | 26° / 24°C | 76 mm · 5 wet days | 9.7 h | 28°C | Best |
| December | 24° / 22°C | 66 mm · 4 wet days | 9.3 h | 26°C | Best |
Averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) 2015–2024. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Download this table: CSV · JSON (CC BY 4.0)
Sample Honeymoon Book
7 nights in Florida Keys in January
When
January 2027
Stay
7 nights
Sunset
18:00
Your January
- Daytime high
- 23°C
- Night low
- 21°C
- Wet days
- 4
- Sea
- 25°C
Golden hour from 17:27; sunset 18:00.
- Bonus: Dry season: warm days, low humidity and calm seas.
What it costs
On the ground for two, 7 nights in January (peak season: stays cost about 20% more), flights not included.
- Simple & lovely$2,716$388 a night
- Comfort$5,166$738 a night
- Splurge$11,690$1,670 a night
Includes resort fees.
About these prices
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. January is peak season, so stays include about 20% extra. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Papers
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Where this comes from
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: US Department of State: visas.
Always confirm on the official government site before you book.
Where to stay
Key West
Conch houses, Duval Street and the famous sunset.
Islamorada
Quieter waterfront resorts and the best fishing.
Day by day
- Day 1
- DayLand at EYW and check in near Key West
- SunsetSunset at 18:00: an easy first dinner near Key West
- Day 2
- DaySeaplane to Dry Tortugas National Park
- DayA day in Islamorada: quieter waterfront resorts and the best fishing
- Day 3
- DaySnorkel Looe Key reef
- DayExplore Key West: conch houses, Duval Street and the famous sunset
See days 4–8
- Day 4
- DayA free afternoon: a slow walk, a book, a nap
- SunsetSunset sail off Key West
- Day 5
- DayNothing planned. That’s the plan
- SunsetSunset celebration at Mallory Square
- Day 6
- DayDrive the Overseas Highway and the Seven Mile Bridge
- DayA free day near Key West
- Day 7
- DayA free day near Key West
- Day 8
- DaySlow breakfast and one last walk in Key West, then back to EYW
Trip kitWhat to book ahead, a packing list for January and a few words of English
Book ahead
- January is peak season here: book your stay as soon as you’ve decided.
- Seaplane to Dry Tortugas National Park: book a few weeks ahead.
Pack for January
- Passports, IDs and printed bookings
- A universal plug adapter
- Your own snorkel mask (optional)
Words of love
English
ThanksThank you
The full price picture is on Florida Keys honeymoon cost and packages: 3 to 10 nights at three comfort levels, flights from eight cities and what a fair package should include. For the whole trip, how to budget for a honeymoon covers the fees that quotes leave out.
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Moments for two
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- Sunset celebration at Mallory Squaresunset$
- Drive the Overseas Highway and the Seven Mile Bridgeday$
- Snorkel Looe Key reefday$$
- Seaplane to Dry Tortugas National Parkday$$$
- Sunset sail off Key Westsunset$$
From couples who went
Real honeymoon experiences in Florida Keys: the good and the bad
What they loved
- Things to do2
- Romance & privacy1
- Getting around1
- Where they stayed1
What went wrong
- Scenery & beaches2
- Crowds & noise2
- Value for money1
- Hotel service1
- Weather1
Read all 12 experiences, with links to the originals
The good 5
Romance & privacyIslamorada
A honeymoon couple found their Islamorada resort beautiful and clean. Staff hung 'just married' banners in the room, and they plan to come back on anniversaries.
“They hung just married banners up in our room to make us feel special.”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Jul 2025 · Read the original
Things to doDry Tortugas
As a day trip from Key West, the Dry Tortugas ferry passed quickly, with excellent crew.
“So glad we did this, it was amazing.”
Tripadvisor review · Jun 2022 · Read the original
Where they stayedMarathon
Repeat visitors base themselves in the Middle Keys so that both Key West and Key Largo are in day-trip range. They've also enjoyed stays in Islamorada and Key Largo.
“Normally we stay in Marathon or Key Colony Beach because it is a central location.”
Repeat visitors · Tripadvisor forum · Sep 2019 · Read the original
Getting aroundIslamorada
Islamorada was more walkable than Marathon, with several bars in strolling distance of their resort. In Marathon they drove for every meal.
“I preferred islamorada to marathon as we found it more walkable from our accommodation”
Tripadvisor forum · Apr 2018 · Read the original
Things to doDry Tortugas
Camping two nights at Dry Tortugas, they snorkelled all day and ate dinner watching the sun go down. Book ahead and bring everything. They found no mosquitoes.
“We took the ferry and arrived into paradise.”
Tripadvisor review · Oct 2016 · Read the original
The bad 7
Scenery & beachesKey West
In April the sargassum at a Key West beach resort covered the sand and shallows and smelled, despite assurances on the phone. The pools were packed too.
“The beach and water near the shore are completely covered!”
Tripadvisor review · Apr 2026 · Read the original
WeatherKey West
It rained the first two days of another honeymoon, and their plan for a cosy night in was ruined when the room TV didn't work and a sink leak soaked the towels.
“unfortunately, it rained the first two days, and we had planned to stay in and enjoy a cozy evening of dinner and movies”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Apr 2025 · Read the original
Crowds & noiseKey West
At a big Key West beach hotel, the small beach served hundreds of rooms and loungers were gone early. The hotel had also overbooked.
“The beach chairs are all taken by 9am.”
Tripadvisor review · Jan 2025 · Read the original
Value for moneyKey West
A Key West hotel picked as a 'resort' for a rerouted honeymoon charged a daily amenity fee of about $50 on top. The beach was full of seaweed, and loungers cost extra.
“you end up paying around $50/day for...nothing?”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Jul 2020 · Read the original
Hotel serviceKey West
The same couple got nothing for their honeymoon, not even a note. Their first room smelled of weed, and the replacement sat next to a hot air-conditioning unit.
“As others have mentioned, zero acknowledgment that it was our honeymoon.”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Jul 2020 · Read the original
Scenery & beachesSmathers Beach, Key West
Expecting clear tropical water, they found Key West's beaches smelly and full of seaweed, and the cleaner one was rocky. They left early.
“What we got was nasty ,smelly,seaweed filled beaches.”
Tripadvisor review · Jun 2019 · Read the original
Crowds & noiseIslamorada
A spring stay in an oceanfront suite at an Islamorada lodge was nice, but some staff seemed snooty and there were a lot of noisy kids. Book well ahead.
“some of the staff seemed snooty and pretentious, and there were a lot of noisy kids around”
Tripadvisor forum · Apr 2017 · Read the original
These are individual experiences, not ratings. A hotel named here is where something happened, not a recommendation or a warning about the hotel today. Quotes are checked word for word against the original; we leave out anything older than 2015. Last read 2026-10-11. How we choose them
Before you go
Good to know before you book Florida Keys
- The Overseas Highway hops 113 miles across 42 bridges from the mainland to Key West. The longest, the Seven Mile Bridge, is close to seven miles long.Source: Florida Department of Transportation
Plugs, tipping, water and phones in United States
- Plugs and voltage
- Type A, B · 120 V / 60 Hz
- Tap water
- Safe to drink. Tap water is safe nearly everywhere; use bottled in remote campgrounds.
- Tipping
- 18–22% at restaurants, $1–2 per drink at bars, 15–20% on taxis and for spa services. Tips are expected, not a bonus.
- Phone and eSIM
- T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon. Tourist SIMs and eSIMs are widely sold; check that your phone supports US bands.
- Money (USD)
- US dollar. Cards are used even for small purchases; carry a few small bills for tips.
- Emergency numbers
- 911
Applies to Florida Keys and the rest of United States. Editorial summary, reviewed 2026-10; customs and networks change, so check the official entry site and your government’s travel advice before you go.
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