But we did find them, and it was well worth it. They didn't have any dramamine for sale, so bought some from the Yankee Clipper for the return trip. The bathrooms - the wait- are a disaster. The park’s corals and seagrass communities are among the most vibrant in the Florida Keys. If you love Key West snorkeling, then Dry Tortugas National Park offers some of the best snorkeling and skin diving in North America, just 70 miles from Key West and the Florida Keys. The fort was abandoned in the late 1800s and was taken up by pirates at times. the guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. For your safety never snorkel alone. Ways to Experience Dry Tortugas National Park, Piers & Boardwalks, Parks, Points of Interest & Landmarks. National Park Explore All Four Spots Snorkeling Dry Tortugas National Park is the best available from Key West, and it is pretty darn good! After our tour we ate lunch that was offered it was filling mostly sandwiches, chips, pasta, cookies etc, you won't go hungry with the lunch they offer. You enter the water from a wonderful white sand beach on the left side of the fort (from the ferry docks). My wife and I went to Key West in March, 2006. These pilings once supported docks used to load coal into military ships. The 70 minute trip over was relaxing like I mentioned earlier. I took hundreds of photos, climbed up the lighthouse to the top of the massive brick fort and viewed the restored cannons. The island chain is spectacular, with crystal clear water, easily accessible live coral for snorkelers, and an amazing brick fort dominating the island. Dry Tortugas is one of the most remote U.S. National Parks - on an island 70 miles from Key West! There are two places to swim on Garden Key, with the most popular being South Beach. A trip to the Dry Tortugas National Park, in a sea plane is back on Before going, I was wavering about this trip would be worth the money (215 for 2 people). This is worth the time and money, we took the Fast Cat, but it's not as stable and would take the Yankee Clipper if we had it to do over. We were in Key West, and took the ferry trip despite the very hefty fee to get there. The North Coaling Pier pilings are located at North Beach. There are places to swim and snorkel on both Garden Key and Loggerhead Key. That's a reflection on just how big this place is and just how few other tourists are on the float planes.I think the earliest flight would also serve the same purpose, but I couldn't swear to it.We didn't snorkel or do any hanging around waiting to pass the time either, although I think we would have enjoyed either of those activities just fine.Taking the self-guided tour and exploring on our own occupied our time well enough. Needless to say more about my eexperience? If you have never done this you have to try it there it's was great. This represents the third-largest barrier reef system outside of Australia and Belize! . snorkeling; buddy system; about the reefs; Snorkeling Map; If you love Key West snorkeling, then Dry Tortugas National Park offers some of the best snorkeling and skin diving in North America, just 70 miles from Key West and the Florida Keys.The shallow waters (5-15 feet) make snorkeling at the Dry Tortugas fun for everyone. Whether you are a beginner or expert, you can enjoy a myriad of colorful tropical fish and living coral. Map updates are paused. It's not cheap, so we opted for half a day.

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