That water color always warms my soul. Thanks!

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Right!!!!!

I rode this from Key West to Fort Myers in November 2019. The ferry was nice, well run, fast and right on schedule. But the Gulf can very occasionally get rough and it certainly was that day. The ferry's design handles waves well - up to a point. I was glad when the trip ended, seemed pretty bouncy to me anyways (I'm no sailor). So if you are prone to motion sickness check the weather. You likely will have a smooth ride, no problem at all. But if the waves have built up then consider taking some motion sickness medicine. I think sitting towards the back helps as well.

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Jeff. I agree. Usually mornings to KW are flat. Coming back late afternoon / evening can pick up. Great advice 🤙😎

great !

I took this boat once before from Fort Myers to Key West. The color of the water is incredible. This brings back great memories. 👍#2

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya watching 🤙 Yeah. Always a great time!

@susan7204

3 жыл бұрын

You guys look like a fun bunch! Where are you from?

@LovingLifeHitchedUp

3 жыл бұрын

@@susan7204 We're from Jersey

@susan7204

3 жыл бұрын

@@LovingLifeHitchedUp No way! I grew up in Bordentown, mom lives in Florence, & I have more family in Flemington. I'm in Philly!!

@LovingLifeHitchedUp

3 жыл бұрын

@@susan7204 Small world!

We just rode down last weekend for Valentine’s Day and key west was packed!!

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it!!

Notice the color of the water in Fort Myers Beach versus Key West? Decades ago Fort Myers Beach had the same color as The Keys. But since the Caloosahatchee River was dredged and widened from Lake Okeechobee to the mouth of the Gulf in Fort Myers, all of the drainage waters from Lake O and all of the agricultural water waste, sewer plants, septic tanks along 70 miles of riverbanks homes, chemical and fertilizer runoffs, and who knows what else, drain into the Gulf. Red Tide frequents the area thriving on the fertilizer and sewage nutrients. It's absolutely Paraaaadise in Southwest Florida beaches and Gulf waters. Why did they do that? So they could divert the Natural sheet flow of that water from the Everglades. Have fun.

@chasingbeaches

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it sucks when they do releases…

muy bonito recorrido en ese ferry 🎉🎉🎉

@ernestogonzalez3945

2 жыл бұрын

Cuanto cuesta,y cuanto dura el viaje.Lo puedes hacer en un día?

Nice boat ride to Key West. I think it has 6 12 cylinder diesel engines (don't quote me on that) so it's a quick trip. We had a good time !

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

😎🤙

... went for New Year's Eve one year...once on key west the minimum night's stay was three nites ....... the gulf was too rough for the return trip so we returned via bus... took almost 6 hours to return to FMB ... everyone got a sandwich on Key West to eat on the way home as I recall ... there was one bus pit stop along the way ...

We rode it from forte Myers’s to key west it was a blast we’re getting back on tomorrow afternoon going back to forte Myers’s then drive home from there I will definitely be going again

I live in key west That boat is fast. I watch it as it goes up the north west channel

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Pretty quick! Nice spot to live!

@andrea420ish

3 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome! I visited key west last fall, always wanted to take the express from ft. Myers,but last trip flew from Lauderdale to key west..Would love to go back one day and stay...AND watch the boats go by👍🏻🙏🏻

It would be my first time taking this. Do you have to reserve tickets in advance or could you pay for them when you get there? Also, my flight would be leaving 6:30am. It takes 2-1/2 hrs to fly & wouldn't make it there on time. Do they have a 2nd ferry that goes out @ noon? If not, I wouldn't be able do this unless I stay in Ft Myers for 1 night & take it the next morning but don't know if I wanna go through all of that! We will be flying into Naples & getting a rental car. Does the ferry takes cars on?

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan. No just early am cruise there. Best bet is to prob crash at a hotel the night before as I don’t think you’d make it on time in that scenario. It’s worth it in my opinion.

Do they have a bunch of security and stuff like that when you are returning to Fort Myers Beach? Just want to know how much time to prepare for the return trip

@chasingbeaches

2 жыл бұрын

Nah… easy on easy off

Lived in Key West for 9 years always wanted to take this trip but didn't know anybody on that side of the state

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

🤙 I was curious about that if any KW residents went to SW FL with the Ferry.

@lydianieves8368

3 жыл бұрын

How much?

@deanthomson2181

3 жыл бұрын

@@lydianieves8368 how much what?

@lydianieves8368

3 жыл бұрын

@@deanthomson2181 The price for the trip

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s around $150 per person. Round trip.

Time of the trip

How long does the trip take? It has to be way faster than driving from ft meyers to key west. I just spent 2 whole weeks in Key west in January. I drove all the way down from NJ.

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 🤙 yeah. I think it’s like a 7 hr drive from FM. Ferry I think 3.5 hrs

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

I’m originally from Jersey too. Manahawkin

@endofsociety

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingbeaches nice! I currently live in Toms River moved from Waretown

@endofsociety

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingbeaches but, I’m also looking to move to fort meyers. My job has a location there and I put in for a transfer since they have openings

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 🤙 Let us know if you get the transfer. We can assist in helping you with housing if needed.

Beats driving down A1A, I can tell you that!

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

🤙😎

@markboudreaux868

Жыл бұрын

True I can’t wait to go on this boat 👍

How much is a roundtrip. And what time does it depart?

@chasingbeaches

2 жыл бұрын

Early am. Think 830. Think we paid like 250 per person included hotel.

My man Steve

@chasingbeaches

2 жыл бұрын

What’s up bro 🤙

@OzarkW1

2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you, even if virtually. Great memories.

@chasingbeaches

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy. How have you been

@OzarkW1

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not as crazy as I once was, but I'm ok. Hope you're well. I'm still an hour away from you in hick town

@OzarkW1

2 жыл бұрын

I come down to see my mom and her band at different places in ft Myers, if you want to meet for a drink ever.

There is a huge dock at Mallory Square. Why don't they disembark there. Most people want to go to Old Town anyway which, would be much more convenient for your passengers than going to the marina. Duh!

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

There’s a small port where the KW Express pick up / drop off. Large indoor and outdoor area with seating to board, bathrooms etc. Still an easy walk to Mallory.

@TABaker99

3 жыл бұрын

The docks are better protected allowing for safer transit, re-fueling, and re-supplies.

I remember taking that cruise people were eating bacon and egg sandwiches then the seas got so rough everybody started throwing up and the captain got on the speaker and said he has to turn back cause it’s gonna get worse and warned everyone going back is gonna be worse and everyone threw up even more.

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

😂 it happens. How long ago? The older one was definitely less stable.

We are from Ohio too looking to buy in Cape Coral any advice?

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 We are local brokers if you need help. I’d say get a good agent to assist. There’s a lot to look out for in Cape in regards to sewer/water assessments, Gulf access / bridges if buying on water, etc. Feel free to email at info@steveinvests.com

@justinamiller9103

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingbeaches Any realtors you recommend? Feel free to send it in email. justy0246@gmail.com

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Gotcha. Jen shot you an email 🤙

Is this the location for a ferry to Key West?

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. This one specifically brings you from Fort Myers Beach to KW. And back. You can do day trip or return essentially whenever you set your return trip that you desire.

@lawrencelewis5800

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingbeaches OH shoot! I meant is this the only ferry to Key West? Is there one from the Ft. Lauderdale area?

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so. However I know of the Ballaria which is a ferry that goes from Laudi to Bimini which we will be doing soon 🤙

How much is it, about

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

I think we paid $100 round trip per person for a special. I believe maybe $130/150 normal rates.

👍

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

🤙

Trying to move down there. Working from home

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Great spot 🤙🤙

@garrett4971

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingbeaches tired of Michigan in several ways

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. We bet. Just had 3 more buyers move out of there and transplant down here. One is in the process of moving 5-6 businesses down here.

@garrett4971

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingbeaches wow that's cool. Great place to have it. People need to keep Florida free 🇺🇸

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

🤙🤙😎

Why were they asking for ID?

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Every ticket purchased is assigned to a specific person.

@TABaker99

3 жыл бұрын

Your name is verified as passenger and a soul that could be lost at sea in an emergency.

The peasants are forced to sit and wait while some fancy dude can arrive late. Both ways, going and coming.

Can you buy breakfast on the boat?

@chasingbeaches

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all prepackaged sandwiches they sell on the boat. Can bring your own food as well.

How many $$

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Round trip is around $160 per person. The run specials from time to time and can get them for like $100 each 🤙

@old8235

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingbeaches thanks for the come back.

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

🤙🤙

HOW MUCH IS A BEER ON THERE

@chasingbeaches

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy. We had Miller cans. I think they were $4

can you take pets ?

@chasingbeaches

2 жыл бұрын

Not too sure…. I don’t think I saw any when we went. But not sure

What history. Thousands wearing paper masks outside. Hilarious.

The fear front of your eyes !!! Why you doing this if you are fear to people ? Right ? , I will ask a question are you want to live your whole LIFE with a cloth in your face ??? NOT KNowing who is next to you , and not be able to fully identify that person ! not want to and I dont think I will enjoying this trip like this !!!

Lost me at the first bullshit mask

@chasingbeaches

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately mandatory at the time of that vid…

I hope this trip wasn't recent, hardly anyone wearing their masks on the boat or social distancing. 😥

@MatinAmerica

3 жыл бұрын

So refreshing. Can’t wait

@matthewadams9900

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! If you want to wear a mask more power to you. But forcing people to wear a mask is bull shit! And yes, I have had COVID and it did not kill me.....

@waitaminute2015

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewadams9900 it just ruined your ability to spell, but I guess you're alright, lol.

@ShadowSiren88

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewadams9900 we just lost a Texas Congressman and possibly his wife. My mom's had 2 rounds of chemo and I'm scared every time she has to go to the store. If our individualism is more important than our family and neighbors then no one cares about possibly killing vulnerable people.

@ShadySadie

3 жыл бұрын

not all of us american's are sold on the garbage being spewed out by the socialist democrats. great video, I will be there next week.