A mere 70 miles west of Key West lies Fort Jefferson and Dry Tortugas National Park. As a 20 year local, I will tell you that looking back, it is the First thing I should have done on vacation, when I first came here in ‘84. Truly, it is one of the most amazing places you could choose to visit in North America. The actual area of Dry Tortugas National Park occupies much more than Garden Key which is where you will find Fort Jefferson and the adjacent Bush Key which is off limits due to wildlife nesting from April through September. The total area of the park is 64,700 acres which encompasses a tremendous area of coral, sand and sea grass bottom and Loggerhead Key, which is where the parks operating lighthouse is located. The Seaplanes and Catamarans go to Garden Key and the Fort, where guests relish in the incredible natural sand beaches, snorkel the perimeter of the fort and it’s moat and explore the depths of the Fort with tremendous enthusiasm. This place is, after all the largest masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere! Camping is available outside the walls of the fort, ask us about this. There are also a few fishing and diving charters, both private and by the seat that take people to the area of the park. There is so much to say about this overwhelming experience, that we dare not attempt it all right here... read on, down below, about the individual trips that are available for this phenomenal Florida Keys area!
Floatplane of Key West ~ Breathtaking Scenery and Speed!
Full Day 8hrs ~ Half: 4hrs
How about the co-pilot’s seat for you? This is one outstanding trip and they have a few to choose from. Floatplane of Key West’s prize is a $1.4M Cessna Caravan, a true Cadillac of an aircraft, they also have the very comfortable Cessna 206 seaplane. Going on this trip is what made me personally decide to become a private pilot. You pick what you think you’d like the most: The very short trip time, or flying at very low altitude with shipwrecks, pods of dolphin, sharks, giant sea turtles and the amazing, never ending turquoise mosaic of coral heads, sand and sea grass submerged in crystalline shallow water slipping by. If you ask any local what the number one thing that you must do is, they will always respond “you have to go to Fort Jefferson!” Well, this is THE way to go if it is in your budget. Always reserve ahead!
Full Day Times 8 &10am Half Day Times: 8am, 10am, Noon & 2pm
Half Day = 2.5hrs at fort
Full Day = 6.5hrs at fort
Adults $325F
Fly out!
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High Speed Ferry ~ Dry Tortugas National Park & Fort Jefferson High Speed Ferry
Duration 9.5 hours
It takes this exceptionally comfortable, state-of-the-art, 30 mph, stable catamaran a little over 2 hours to get to the fort, weather conditions permitting of course. But what ever the conditions (usually very calm) you can sign up with confidence for this trip, knowing that your kids or elderly companions will be very comfortable and safe on this all aluminum, large $3 million vessel. Up top is the observation and sun deck with cocktail bar. In the huge air-conditioned main deck cabin, there is a very modern galley, where they serve you the comp. breakfast, a snack/cocktail bar for in-between munchies and then a complete lunch served while at the fort! Oh, and they have a high-tech TV and VCR system too. Showers & 3 separate restrooms are located on the main deck. Snorkel equipment is provided.
Check-in Time 7:15 amDeparture Time 8:00am Return Time 5:30 pm Approx. 4.5 hrs at fort
Adults $129.95 Military, Seniors $119.00 Kids (4-16 yrs) $89.00 Children 3 & under free
Comfort & Speed!
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Fast Catamaran ~ Dry Tortugas National Park & Fort Jefferson High Speed Cat!
Duration 9 hours
2 hours each way! This is the brilliant wave piercing bow design in action! This is the remarkably fast (& large) power catamaran, with an amazingly smooth, comfortable ride that you’ve been hearing about! The Fast Catamaran is also the least expensive passenger surface craft that goes to Fort Jefferson and Dry Tortugas. They have a really fun crew too. What’s included you ask?... A continental breakfast upon boarding in the morning, A tour of the fort upon arrival (4.5 hours at the fort), a buffet lunch served in the picnic area of Fort Jefferson, complimentary soft drinks, water & iced tea throughout the entire day & snorkeling equipment while you’re at the fort. Oh yeah, and they have fresh water showers on board when your done getting all salty from your swimming. Take this trip, you’ll thank us later!
Check-in Time 7:15 amDeparture Time 8:00am Return Time 5:00 pm Approx. 4.5 hrs at fort
Adults $100.00 Military, Seniors $95.00 Kids (16 & under) $70.00 Children 3 & under free
Super Fast!
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Private Charter ~ Dry Tortugas Fish-Dive-Kayak Fun Charter
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Dry Tortugas Party Fishing Boat ~ Dry Tortugas Fishing Charter
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Dry Tortugas Diving! ~ Dry Tortugas Scuba Diving Charter
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