How much is a seaplane ride to the Dry Tortugas?
Per Person
| Per Person | Adult | Children 12 & under |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Excursion | $361.00 | $288.80 |
| This trip is just under 4 hours long, providing at least 2 1/2 hours of island time at Fort Jefferson/Dry Tortugas. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes each way. Departs morning & afternoon. | ||
| Full-Day Excursion | $634.00 | $507.20 |
How long is the plane ride from Key West to Dry Tortugas?
Full Day Dry Tortugas Seaplane Excursion This trip is just under 8 hours long, providing at least 6 1/2 hours of island time at Fort Jefferson/Dry Tortugas.
How much does it cost to go from Key West to Dry Tortugas?
$175 per adult
The Dry Tortugas National Park is 70 miles west of Key West, Florida and accessed by high-speed ferry or seaplane (float plane). With the new fees, the daily trip aboard the ferry is now $175 per adult, $125 per child 16 & under, and $160 per senior, student, and military.
What is the famous national park close to Key West?
Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands.
Can you take your own boat to Dry Tortugas?
Yes, all private boats and vessels entering Dry Tortugas National Park must file a boat permit at Garden Key before recreating within the park. Even if you do not plan on exploring Fort Jefferson, you must stop by Garden Key to pay the entrance fee and file the required permits.
Are there bathrooms on Dry Tortugas?
Are there toilets at Dry Tortugas? Yes, there are always toilets available to our passengers. There are composting toilets located near the campground. Whenever the Fort Jefferson ferry is on the dock, these toilets are locked, and the ferry toilets become the public restrooms for everyone on the island.
Can you stay overnight in the Dry Tortugas?
Overnight anchoring is allowed in the area of sand and rubble bottom within 1 nautical mile of the Fort Jefferson harbor light and must not block any designated channel. Overnight anchoring is not permitted at any other location in Dry Tortugas National Park.
How long is the boat ride from Key West to Dry Tortugas?
about 2 hours and 15 minutes
How long is the trip from Key West to Fort Jefferson? The ride on the Yankee Freedom usually takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Are there sharks in Dry Tortugas?
Dry Tortugas National Park People can swim with nurse sharks without incident, although the sharks will sometimes attack humans if they are antagonized, so it is best to leave them alone if you see them.
Can you stay overnight on Dry Tortugas?
Why is it called Dry Tortugas?
Discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1513, the Dry Tortugas were named after the large population of sea turtles living in the island’s surrounding waters. “Tortugas” means turtles in Spanish, and Ponce de Leon himself caught over 100 sea turtles during his time on the island.