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The Dry Tortugas offers a variety of exciting activites and amazing scenery while providing a rich sense of history. Located on a remote island off the sou-thernmost city in the United States, The Dry Tortugas is guaranteed to offer you a unique experience and plenty of stories to take back home. Let us plan your trip and make your new adventure as comfortable as possible.
Almost 70 miles (112.9 km) west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas. Along with the surrounding shoals and waters, they make up Dry Tortugas National Park. The area is known for its famous bird and marine life, and its legends of pirates and sunken gold. Fort Jefferson, one of the largest coastal forts ever built, is a central feature. To clear up some confusion Dry Tortugas National Park is located inside Fort Jefferson which sits on Garden Key.
Take the Sunny Days high speed catamaran ferry, the to The Dry Tortugas National Park, 70 miles west of Key West. Explore historic Fort Jefferson, America's largest coastal fort. The Dry Tortugas is one of the most inaccessible National Parks. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this remote treasure.
The Yankee Freedom provides daily ferry service from Key West, Florida to the Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson. En route to Dry Tortugas National Park our onboard naturalist will give you an orientation about the area and the national park's surroundings.
When you arrive be sure to head to the
visitors center and check out the orientation
program. For the Best Snorkeling head over to
the western moat wall. There are beautiful coral
reefs waiting to be explored.
The Dry Tortugas were discovered by Juan
Ponce De Leon. Abundant sea turtles or
"tortugas" provisioned his ships with fresh
meat but there was no water, hence the
"Dry".