Key West Dry Tortugas Trip

If not next time you re heading out on a key west vacation make plans to visit this natural and historical wonder in the middle of the gulf of mexico.

Key west dry tortugas trip.

The yankee freedom iii is a high speed state of the art all aluminum catamaran recognized world wide for safety performance and passenger comfort. No key west beach trip is complete without visiting the best beach in the florida keys. 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. The dry tortugas islands were discovered by ponce de leon in 1513.

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. Fort jefferson dry tortugas national park located just 70 miles west of key west. The park is renowned for its marine life pirate legends and sheer unspoiled beauty. 70 miles west of key west florida lies one of north america s most inaccessible national parks the dry tortugas.

Built in new england in 2012 she entered service in key west in the fall of 2012. It is dominated by its central feature the majestic fort jefferson the largest brick building in the western hemisphere. Fort jefferson located on one of the islands was initially designed to serve as a defense for the united states back in 1812. Key west day trips to the dry tortugas have you ever been to the dry tortugas.

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. The dry tortugas and fort jefferson is an unforgettable day trip for the entire family. Explore beautiful tropical beaches on this full day catamaran trip from key west to dry tortugas national park. Dry tortugas fishing charter.

It is absolutely stunning and it s amazing to think of the challenges faced when building a fort of that size in the middle of the gulf. Heading some 68 miles west of key west to areas surrounding the park for a variety of snapper grouper jacks and even wahoo tuna amberjack pompano and king fish to name a few of the species regularly caught surrounding the many wrecks and structure found below the. Key west ferry to the dry tortugas. Remote and isolated the islands are almost entirely undeveloped by man and a haven for wildlife.