Dry Tortugas National Park

  • About
      • Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park located about 68 miles (109 km) west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico
      • The park preserves the massive fortress Fort Jefferson, at one time the largest brick structure in the world, as well as the seven Dry Tortugas islands, the westernmost and most isolated of the Florida Keys
      • The archipelago's coral reefs are the least disturbed of the Florida Keys reefs, and part of the third largest reef system in the world.
      • This is a must do once in your lifetime sort of place to visit!
      • If you can afford it and there is availability, we recommend the seaplane as this is an amazing flight where you will see shipwrecks and turtles along the low altitude flight which is narrated by the pilot. This maximizes your time on the Tortugas, and if you are at all prone to seasickness avoids the sometimes rough ferry passage (which will take up 6 hours of the day). A half day trip is enough to explore the island, snorkel and get you back to town for another adventure. 
      • Check-in at 7am, ahead of 7.30am boarding and 8am departure
      • Arrive at Fort Jefferson - 10.30am
      • Leave Fort Jefferson - 3pm
      • Arrive back in Key West at 5.30pm
  • Getting there - Seaplane

 

      • Excellent and interesting snorkeling along the ruined docks
      • Amazing sea bird nesting site
      • Museum is fascinating - and will take 1-2 hours to fully explore
  • Camping overnight