Ferries to the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson National Park

The Yankee Freedom (top) and Sunny Days ferries to the Dry Tortugas.

The Yankee Freedom ferry approaching Fort Jefferson. Notice the clear water and sandy beaches...perfect to enjoy.

The ferry docked at Ft. Jefferson. You can take a guided tour of the fort or wander the island on your own. The beaches are a beautiful sugar-like sand.

Rewarding and easy snorkeling can be enjoyed along the mote wall. Above, snorkelers checking out the colorful corals.

Traveling to Ft. Jefferson by water is a full-day happening that begins with a 7:30 a.m. check-in at one of two very conveniently located Old Town marinas.

You will need to bring towels & sun protection and your sense of adventure. Otherwise, both of these large ocean-going vessels supply all the amenities imaginable.

A simple continental breakfast is available at boarding and a bountiful picnic lunch is served at the fort. All snorkel gear is provided and you’ll also enjoy a fascinating guided tour led by a historian/naturalist. The boats have spacious observation/sundecks and comfortable restrooms that are easily accessed.

The trip over and back is a bit over two hours each way, giving you a leisurely 4 to 5 hours to explore and relax on the sandy white beach.

These are extremely popular trips that sell out sometimes well in advance.

Dry Tortugas Ferry Prices:

• Ferry - Yankee Freedom - $149 adults/$109 kids 16 & under/$139 seniors, students, and military (plus $5 park admission fee, used for the restoration and preservation of this fragile piece of history, plus $10 fuel surcharge.)
• Ferry - Sunny Days - $120 adults/$85 kids 16 & under/$110 seniors. (plus $5 park admission fee)
• Dry Tortugas camping - Yankee Freedom ferry costs $169 for adults/$139 for children + $10 fuel surcharge (plus $5 park fee and $3 per person/per night camping fee ). Sunny Days ferry costs $150 for adults/$120 for children (plus $5 park fee and $3 per person/per night camping fee).

For reservations and information:

• click here for online reservations
• call us toll-free at 877-INFO KEY (877-463-6539)
• or e-mail us.

(also available is the Dry Tortugas seaplane)