Key West Catamaran Dry Tortugas

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 catamaran dry tortugas.

Catering to private small groups in key west florida. 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 islands were discovered by ponce de leon in 1513. He sighted more than 100 sea turtles swimming in the seas surrounding the seven islands.

The yankee freedom provides daily ferry service from key west florida to the dry tortugas. Remote and isolated the islands are almost entirely undeveloped by man and a haven for wildlife. Explore beautiful tropical beaches on this full day catamaran trip from key west to dry tortugas national park. 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.

Almost 70 miles 113 km west of key west lies the remote dry tortugas national park. The yankee freedom iii is a high speed state of the art all aluminum catamaran recognized world wide for safety performance and passenger comfort. Accessible only by boat or seaplane the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent fort jefferson picturesque blue waters superlative coral reefs and marine life and the. Built in new england in 2012 she entered service in key west in the fall of 2012.

Key west liveaboard charters stay on a boat in key west and you always have the option to venture outward. Take the official dry tortugas national park ferry the yankee freedom to visit fort jefferson in dry tortugas national park. Many boats cruise to dry tortugas just 70 miles away. Tortuga sailing adventures a 5 star charter offering half day to multi day yachting experiences aboard sailing catamaran.

No key west beach trip is complete without visiting the best beach in the florida keys. 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. Activities include day adventures sunset dinner sails overnight island escapes a dry tortugas getaways and a boatel. 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.

Fort jefferson dry tortugas national park located just 70 miles west of key west. 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. Key west ferry to the dry tortugas.