Dry Tortugas Key West Day Trip

Key west ferry to the dry tortugas.

Dry tortugas key west day trip.

He sighted more than 100 sea turtles swimming in the seas surrounding the seven islands. The park is renowned for its marine life pirate legends and sheer unspoiled beauty. No key west beach trip is complete without visiting the best beach in the florida keys. It is absolutely stunning and it s amazing to think of the challenges faced when building a fort of that size in the middle of the gulf.

Cruise in spacious comfort to fort jefferson in the dry tortugas national park aboard the yankee freedom iii a high speed ocean going catamaran specifically designed for carrying passengers safely across the 70 miles of open water from key west to the park the yankee freedom iii is 110 long and 30 6. Full day trip from key west to the dry tortugas which includes breakfast lunch and snorkeling traveling to ft. If not next time you re heading out on a key west vacation make plans to visit this natural and historical wonder in the middle of the gulf of mexico. 625 00 select options.

See below to view our current park concessionaires and permitted tour guides to help you plan your visit. Whether swimming sun bathing or just plain strolling you will enjoy the crystal blue waters swaying palm trees and soft powdery sand of this island paradise. It is dominated by its central feature the majestic fort jefferson the largest brick building in the western hemisphere. Built in new england in 2012 she entered service in key west in the fall of 2012.

The dry tortugas and fort jefferson is an unforgettable day trip for the entire family. 200 00 select options. Key west day trips to the dry tortugas have you ever been to the dry tortugas. Wild and fun or a bit more upscale or laid back as conch travel experts we ll help you plan a trip that s perfect for you.

Dry tortugas national park camping by ferry from. Almost 70 miles 113 km west of key west lies the remote dry tortugas national park only accessible by boat or seaplane. The dry tortugas islands were discovered by ponce de leon in 1513. 70 miles west of key west florida lies one of north america s most inaccessible national parks the dry tortugas.

Explore beautiful tropical beaches on this full day catamaran trip from key west to dry tortugas national park. Jefferson by water is a full day happening that begins with a 7 15 a m. Dry tortugas national park day trip by catamaran from key west we thoroughly enjoyed the ride out and the history of the fort. Arriving to dry tortugas national park is half of the adventure.

The yankee freedom iii is a high speed state of the art all aluminum catamaran recognized world wide for safety performance and passenger comfort. Fort jefferson located on one of the islands was initially designed to serve as a defense for the united states back in 1812. Fort jefferson dry tortugas national park located just 70 miles west of key west.