Key West Excursions To Dry Tortugas

A wonderful excursion on the yankee freedom from key west to the dry tortugas national park.

Key west excursions to dry tortugas.

70 miles west of key west florida lies one of north america s most inaccessible national parks the dry tortugas. Almost 70 miles 113 km west of key west lies the remote dry tortugas national park only accessible by boat or seaplane. Read about our tour updates safety information here book online 800 634 0939. En route to dry tortugas national park our onboard guide will give you an orientation about the area and the national park s surroundings.

Key west day trips to the dry tortugas have you ever been to the dry tortugas. See below to view our current park concessionaires and permitted tour guides to help you plan your visit. It was a full day of pleasure. During your voyage to one of america s most remote national parks you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the marquesa islands boca grande and frequent turtle and dolphin.

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. The yankee freedom iii is the fastest largest and newest state of the art ferry transporting passengers to fort jefferson dry tortugas national park. The shallow waters 5 15 feet make snorkeling at the dry tortugas fun for everyone. The water at the fort was simply beautiful.

Located in key west florida one of the jewels of the yankee fleet is the catamaran yankee freedom iii. Tour departure date. The park is renowned for its marine life pirate legends and sheer unspoiled beauty. After the boat docks at garden key in the dry tortugas there is an optional guided tour of historic fort jefferson which takes about forty minutes.

Type a description for this product here. It is dominated by its central feature the majestic fort jefferson the largest brick building in the western hemisphere. Enjoyed lounging on the beach area. Dry tortugas national park beaches are not affected by state and local beach closures and remain open.

Upon boarding at 7 30 am from key west you will enjoy a breakfast snack. The dry tortugas and fort jefferson is an unforgettable day trip for the entire family. An orientation of the keys and dry tortugas national park is provided by the onboard naturalist and sightings of both dolphins and sea turtles are common during the excursion. The fort tour was interesting.