Dry Tortugas Key West Day Trip

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.

Dry tortugas key west day trip.

The park is renowned for its marine life pirate legends and sheer unspoiled beauty. 70 miles west of key west florida lies one of north america s most inaccessible national parks the dry tortugas. The dry tortugas islands were discovered by ponce de leon in 1513. No key west beach trip is complete without visiting the best beach in the florida keys.

Key west ferry to the dry tortugas. Key west day trips to the dry tortugas have you ever been to the dry tortugas. 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. Dry tortugas national park camping by ferry from.

Dry tortugas national park day trip by catamaran from key west we thoroughly enjoyed the ride out and the history of the fort. 200 00 select options. 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. Almost 70 miles 113 km west of key west lies the remote dry tortugas national park only accessible by boat or seaplane.

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. It is dominated by its central feature the majestic fort jefferson the largest brick building in the western hemisphere. 625 00 select options. The yankee freedom iii is a high speed state of the art all aluminum catamaran recognized world wide for safety performance and passenger comfort.

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. Arriving to dry tortugas national park is half of the adventure. Book your key west tours and attractions today. Jefferson by water is a full day happening that begins with a 7 15 a m.

Fort jefferson dry tortugas national park located just 70 miles west of key west. He sighted more than 100 sea turtles swimming in the seas surrounding the seven islands. Check in at a conveniently located old town marina. See below to view our current park concessionaires and permitted tour guides to help you plan your visit.

Built in new england in 2012 she entered service in key west in the fall of 2012. Full day trip from key west to the dry tortugas which includes breakfast lunch and snorkeling traveling to ft. Dry tortugas seaplane full day tour from.