Dry Tortugas Key West Day Trip

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Dry tortugas key west day trip. He sighted more than 100 sea turtles swimming in the seas surrounding the seven islands. The dry tortugas islands were discovered by ponce de leon in 1513. Check in at a conveniently located old town marina. Jefferson by water is a full day happening that begins with a 7 15 a m.

Dry tortugas seaplane full day tour from. Book your key west tours and attractions today. The dry tortugas and fort jefferson is an unforgettable day trip for the entire family. Arriving to dry tortugas national park is half of the adventure.

Almost 70 miles 113 km west of key west lies the remote dry tortugas national park only accessible by boat or seaplane. 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. See below to view our current park concessionaires and permitted tour guides to help you plan your visit. Fort jefferson located on one of the islands was initially designed to serve as a defense for the united states back in 1812.

Key west ferry to the dry tortugas. 200 00 select options. Dry tortugas national park camping by ferry from. Full day trip from key west to the dry tortugas which includes breakfast lunch and snorkeling traveling to ft.

Key west day trips to the dry tortugas have you ever been to the dry tortugas. The yankee freedom iii is a high speed state of the art all aluminum catamaran recognized world wide for safety performance and passenger comfort. 625 00 select options. Dry tortugas national park day trip by catamaran from key west we thoroughly enjoyed the ride out and the history of the fort.

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. The park is renowned for its marine life pirate legends and sheer unspoiled beauty. Fort jefferson dry tortugas national park located just 70 miles west of key west. No key west beach trip is complete without visiting the best beach in the florida keys.

It is dominated by its central feature the majestic fort jefferson the largest brick building in the western hemisphere. 70 miles west of key west florida lies one of north america s most inaccessible national parks the dry tortugas. 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.