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Premium Dry Tortugas Trip - Private Adventure from Key West

Key Westmoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

10 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have a reasonable level of fitness to handle snorkeling, light swimming, and walking on uneven surfaces at Fort Jefferson.

Overview

Cruise to Dry Tortugas National Park in style with this private 10-hour trip aboard the climate-controlled Park Shark. Experience unrivaled snorkeling, diving, and history on this unforgettable Key West adventure.

Key West, Florida

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Our most comfortable vessel with a Gyro Stabilizer

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About This Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable 10-hour adventure to the breathtaking Dry Tortugas National Park aboard the Park Shark, a climate-controlled vessel designed for comfort. Explore stunning coral reefs, unique fish species, and the historic Fort Jefferson, while enjoying guided snorkeling and diving at remarkable sites. Experience nature like never before!

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The Park Shark is a purpose built vessel to maximise the comfort of our guests. Providing a climate controlled environment inside the cabin and creating the most comfortable ride available was our goal. Everyone gets a seat inside so you will stay dry and comfortable, until its time to go snorkeling. The Park Shark has a built in gyro stabilizer to keep it steady in even the roughest seas.

  • The Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most amazing places on earth. Situated 70 miles from Key West it is secluded from most of the pressures of human development. The water is crystal clear and the coral reefs are unbelievable. Some of the coral structures rise 50ft from the bottom straight up.
  • Fish life is everywhere and there are species you will only find inside the park. We have one of the few permits to be able to dive or snorkel inside the National Park and will safely take you and your dive buddies to dive sites you could never forget.
  • Some of the sites we visit are the Maze, Windjammer wreck, and Texas Rock just to name a few. With the ability to explore the fort during part of our entire day adventure you will be taken back through history and can imagine just how wonderful Fort Jefferson really is.
  • No adventure is the same so the structure of this trip can change based on the conditions. Typically we start with a guided tour of Fort Jefferson and then try for 3 dive or snorkel sites before we make our way home. Our boat ride each way is 2 hours making the Dry Tortugas one of the most inaccessible national parks in the country. Please note: If spearguns are added all spearfishing will be done after any tour and outside of the park.
  • This charter typically lasts 10 hours and is an all-day adventure. Lunch is provided as well as snacks. It is an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Adventure Tips

Hydrate well before and during the trip

Bring plenty of water and stay hydrated, especially when spending long hours on the boat under the sun.

Apply reef-safe sunscreen

Use sunscreen that won’t harm coral reefs to protect your skin and preserve the marine environment.

Wear non-slip footwear

Choose shoes with good grip to safely board and move around the boat and rocky areas near Fort Jefferson.

Bring a waterproof camera

Capture underwater life and scenic views with a waterproof camera or protective housing for your device.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Green sea turtles
  • Brown pelicans

History

Fort Jefferson is the largest brick masonry structure in the Americas, constructed during the mid-19th century to protect the strategic shipping channels.

Conservation

Dry Tortugas National Park is a protected marine sanctuary, with strict regulations in place to safeguard coral reefs, endangered species, and water quality.

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Recommended Gear

Reef-safe sunscreen

Essential

Protects your skin while preserving the fragile coral reef ecosystems.

summer specific

Lightweight, quick-dry clothing

Essential

Keeps you comfortable on the boat and during water activities.

summer specific

Waterproof camera or housing

Allows you to capture stunning underwater and landscape photos.

Water shoes with non-slip soles

Essential

Provides safety on slippery boat decks and rocky shoreline.