Dry Tortugas Family Adventure with Hillbilly Hookers

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

10 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels including children and seniors, mostly seated boat time with light swimming/snorkeling

Overview

Spend a day with the family on a private charter from Stock Island to Florida’s remote Dry Tortugas. Snorkel clear reefs, tour historic Fort Jefferson, and enjoy light fishing in a unique, all-ages outdoor adventure.

Stock Island, Florida

Dry Tortugas Family Adventure, Hillbilly Hooker

10 Hours | Private Charter | Up to 6 People | All Ages | Great Trip for the Family!

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Duration

10 Hours

About

This trip is not just for the hardcore angler looking for trophy size fish. This trip allows everyone in the family to go. We stop at the fort and lighthouse for sightseeing and world class snorkeling. We can give you a tour of Fort Jefferson as well as explore Loggerhead Key. We can throw in some light fishing as the waters surrounding the fort a very fertile and productive.

This trip is dependent on weather. It allows families to go to the Dry Tortugas and spend the entire day there. Sightsee, snorkel and go over to the lighthouse.

What to Bring:

Sunscreen
Food and Drink of preference (alcohol is allowed on board our vessels)
Hat and sunglasses are recommended
Motion sickness pills if needed

We Will Provide

Fishing licenses
All rods, reels and bait
Cooler with ice and water
Fish cleaning at the end of the trip

Adventure Tips

Bring Motion Sickness Remedies

The boat trip crosses open water, so seasickness can affect some passengers—packing medication or ginger chews is wise.

Apply Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect your skin and the fragile marine environment with reef-friendly sunscreen before heading out on the boat.

Pack Snacks and Hydration

Though the trip provides ice and water, bringing personal snacks or drinks ensures comfort during the long day on the water.

Wear Water Shoes for Snorkeling

Rocky areas and coral near the snorkel stops reward those with sturdy, quick-dry footwear for easy entry and exit.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Green Sea Turtles
Tropical Reef Fish

History

Fort Jefferson, completed in 1876, served as a strategic coastal defense and later a prison, making the Dry Tortugas a fascinating historical site.

Conservation

Visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe products and respect marine life; the area is protected as a national park to preserve its delicate ecosystems.