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Key West Express' Big Cat

Capt. George Blanchard is the hand on the joystick, in command. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News

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Capt. George Blanchard is the hand on the joystick, in command. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the "Big Cat Express," which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News

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  • Passengers enjoy the sights as the ship warps out. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • A long way up - passengers wave bon voyage. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Aubrey Wagner relaxes in the main cabin. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Carol Einhart, left, of the Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron, settles in for the ride. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Look ma, no wheel - Big Cat is steered by a joystick. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Capt. George Blanchard is the hand on the joystick, in command. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • The big boat heads out, as a little boat heads in. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • The 150-ft. vessel leaves the dock. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Capt. George Blanchard is the hand on the joystick, in command. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News

The Big Cat Express, the new Key West Express catamaran offering round trips to Key West, dwarfs every other vessel at Rose Marina. At 150 feet long, and able to accommodate 300 passengers, the space between the two hulls is tall enough to take your runabout right in between and underneath. You might not even have to lower the Bimini top.

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