Edward B. Knight Pier Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Edward B. Knight Pier. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Key West Private Luxury Charter Rental: Boat Tour with Captain

• 38' Private Luxury Sunset Charter w. Music & Drinks, up to 13 ppl

• Tampa Luxury Private Charter Rental: 38' Boat Rental with Captain

• Key West Island Jetski Tour: Double Passenger Jetski

• 38' Private Boat Charter Rental - Islamorada W/Capt up to 13 ppl

The Edward B. Knight Pier is a public-access pier in Key West with no admission fee, though several tours and experiences can enhance a visit. Double Jet Ski tours that pass by the pier typically start around US$180, while private luxury yacht charters begin at US$900 and can go higher depending on the vessel and duration.

The Edward B. Knight Pier is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. Daytime and early evening visits offer better visibility and a greater sense of safety, though night fishing is possible. The pier is also a popular spot for sunrise and sunset views.

Yes, you can swim, fish, and snorkel near the Edward B. Knight Pier—though fishing is the most common activity, as the pier is a popular, legal fishing spot. Because of this, swimming and snorkeling are reportedly less ideal along the concrete structure.

No, there are no restrooms or other public facilities at the Edward B. Knight Pier; don’t expect to find any shade at this location either. Public restrooms are available at the nearby Higgs Beach and the Higgs Beach Memorial Pier.

Yes, the Edward B. Knight Pier is an excellent spot for sunset viewing and photography. The pier itself is plain—a long concrete structure that stretches almost a quarter mile (or half a kilometer) into the sea—but it offers unobstructed water views at sunset and stays open around the clock, making it an easy golden-hour destination.