Key West Excursions To Dry Tortugas
Arriving to dry tortugas national park is half of the adventure.
Key west excursions to dry tortugas. The yankee freedom iii is the fastest largest and newest state of the art ferry transporting passengers to fort jefferson dry tortugas national park. It is dominated by its central feature the majestic fort jefferson the largest brick building in the western hemisphere. 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. 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.
Enjoyed lounging on the beach area. Tour departure date. The catamaran trip was great the crew was very nice and knowledgeable. The park is renowned for its marine life pirate legends and sheer unspoiled beauty.
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. The water at the fort was simply beautiful. It was a full day of pleasure.
If you love key west snorkeling then dry tortugas national park offers some of the best snorkeling and skin diving in north america just 70 miles from key west and the florida keys. A wonderful excursion on the yankee freedom from key west to the dry tortugas national park. Located in key west florida one of the jewels of the yankee fleet is the catamaran yankee freedom iii. Type a description for this product here.
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. Key west day trips to the dry tortugas have you ever been to the dry tortugas. The dry tortugas and fort jefferson is an unforgettable day trip for the entire family.
Upon boarding at 7 30 am from key west you will enjoy a breakfast snack. 70 miles west of key west florida lies one of north america s most inaccessible national parks the dry tortugas. En route to dry tortugas national park our onboard guide will give you an orientation about the area and the national park s surroundings. Dry tortugas national park beaches are not affected by state and local beach closures and remain open.