He sighted more than 100 sea turtles swimming in the seas surrounding the seven islands.
Key west catamaran dry tortugas.
Remote and isolated the islands are almost entirely undeveloped by man and a haven for wildlife.
Explored by ponce de leon in 1513 the island group is famous for its abundance of sea turtles.
The dry tortugas islands were discovered by ponce de leon in 1513.
This 100 square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands.
Almost 70 miles 113 km west of key west lies the remote dry tortugas national park.
Whether swimming sun bathing or just plain strolling you will enjoy the crystal blue waters swaying palm trees and soft powdery sand of this island paradise.
Cruise in spacious comfort to fort jefferson in the dry tortugas national park aboard the yankee freedom iii a high speed ocean going catamaran specifically designed for carrying passengers safely across the 70 miles of open water from key west to the park the yankee freedom iii is 110 long and 30 6.
Explore beautiful tropical beaches on this full day catamaran trip from key west to dry tortugas national park.
Fort jefferson dry tortugas national park located just 70 miles west of key west.
Tortuga sailing adventures a 5 star charter offering half day to multi day yachting experiences aboard sailing catamaran.
Key west ferry to the dry tortugas.
The yankee freedom iii is a high speed state of the art all aluminum catamaran recognized world wide for safety performance and passenger comfort.
Many boats cruise to dry tortugas just 70 miles away.
Take the official dry tortugas national park ferry the yankee freedom to visit fort jefferson in dry tortugas national park.
Catering to private small groups in key west florida.
This high speed state of the art catamaran is the perfect way to sail across the 70 mile run to the dry tortugas.
Activities include day adventures sunset dinner sails overnight island escapes a dry tortugas getaways and a boatel.
Key west liveaboard charters stay on a boat in key west and you always have the option to venture outward.
Built in new england in 2012 she entered service in key west in the fall of 2012.
Enjoy this singular attraction with this full day activity packed excursion where you re whisked from key west by catamaran to enjoy the tropical sights.
Head 70 miles west of key west 112 km west of key west and you ll reach a remarkable group of islands called the dry tortugas.
From tropical beaches and plentiful sea life to historic fort jefferson it s no surprise that dry tortugas national park is a top destination in key west.
No key west beach trip is complete without visiting the best beach in the florida keys.