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The Dry Tortugas is nearly 70 miles from Key West harbor and is host to plenty of wildlife and marine life. Fort Jefferson is located on the largest island, Garden Key, and has a moat wall surrounding the fort with brilliant coral and tropical fish. For the Key West traveller, the Dry Tortugas is a fabulous day trip that should not be missed. Two charter boats and a seaplane charter visit the fort daily.
Dry Tortugas fort jeffersonVisit the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson

Seventy miles west of Key West is a group of islands called the Dry Tortugas. It consists of seven islands, one of which stands Fort Jefferson. This fort was constructed in the mid 1800's of brick and is America's largest coastal fort. It was originally constructed to protect the shipping lanes into the Gulf of Mexico but was never actually used as a fort. Rather it was used as a prison during the Civil War.

 

 

The fort is a beautiful place to visit. Most charter services provide lunch and snorkel equipment. Transportation to the Dry Tortugas by boat is an all day event on a comfortable catamaran that takes 2 1/2 hours to get to the Fort. After a guided tour, guests are welcome to snorkel the Fort's moat wall where there are beautiful coral formations and many different tropical fish to view. Other forms of transportation are by seaplane and will get you to and from the Fort.

 

 

Charter Companies that travel to the Dry Tortugas

Seaplanes of Key West - Scenic trips to Dry Tortugas
A unique seaplane adventure featuring low altitude sightseeing, marine life, snorkeling, history, bird spotting, white beaches and more. Morning, Afternoon and full day tours.

  • Yankee Freedom Dry Tortugas Trips
    One of the top 10 things to do in the Florida Keys" - Islands Magazine
    Almost 70 miles, 112.9 km, west of Key West, Florida lies a cluster of seven islands called the Dry Tortugas. These islands, along with surrounding coral reefs and waters, make up the Dry Tortugas National Park. Snorkeling, kayaking, camping, legends of pirates and sunken gold have drawn visitors to this national park from all over the world.
  • Sunny Days Fast Cat to the Dry Tortugas
    Located at Key West Historic Seaport Key West, FL 33040
    Take our high speed catamaran 70 miles west of Key West to the islands and waters of the Dry Tortugas National Park-the last of the Florida Keys. Half day snorkeling trip aboard our sailing catamaran.Or take the Reef Express Catamaran, which gives you most snorkeling time at two locations on the living coral reef in the Florida Keys' Marine Sanctuary.
  • Andy Griffiths Charters - Key West, Marquesas Keys & Dry Tortugas charter fishing trips. Enjoy the convenience of an overnight trip to one of the best fishing grounds around, the Dry Tortguas. The charter rate not only takes you to a great fishing place with a professional captain and guide, but saves you on hotel room rates as you stay on the boat in comfort.
  • Fish Quest Charters - Overnight and multi-day fishing excursions from Key West, FL to the Marquesas and Dry Tortugas fishing grounds. Fish for mahi-mahi, wahoo, sailfish and tuna along the way, then experience the superior bottom fishing near the Marquesas Keys all the way to the Dry Tortugas. Private charters for 6 anglers. An affordable way to fish and accommodate your guests on a memorable fishing trip.
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