Dry Tortugas National Park Constructing New Docks for Visiting Day Trip Vessels to Fort Jefferson
Dry Tortugas National Park Constructing New Docks for Visiting Day Trip Vessels to Fort Jefferson. Construction will be completed for the popular summer months
The US Army Corp of Engineers is constructing new piers and docking at Dry Tortugas National Park on Garden Key which are expected to be completed at the end of May. The new piers will provide dockage for vessels making day trips to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Intended for boats not traveling with a dinghy, the four new boat slips will allow park visitors to enjoy the beaches and snorkeling at Garden Key and explore Fort Jefferson.
Scheduled completion will make the national park's new docks available for the busy summer months when small craft take advantage of calmer seas to make the 70 mile trip. Please note that the former docks used by private vessels have been permanently closed. Until the new docks are completed, the Dry Tortugas Ferry dock is available to private vessels. Time restrictions apply, contact the National Park Service for more information.
Summer is the busiest season at Dry Tortugas National Park. Most visitors to the remote Dry Tortugas National Park island arrive by Ferry or Seaplane. Visitors come to simply sunbathe 70 miles out to sea, beach comb or experience a remarkable relic of America's maritime history. Fort Jefferson sits in the legendary, historic Dry Tortugas islands, the southernmost of the Florida Keys. Snorkeling here is exceptional - the coral reef has been protected for 36 years. Warmer waters and clear skies make summer a prime time to visit and explore, picnik, and bird watch at one of the most unique destinations in the United States.
Daily scheduled Dry Tortugas Ferry trips depart at 8:00am, returning at 5:00pm. Breakfast, an upscale lunch, snorkeling gear and a tour of Fort Jefferson are included in this all day adventure.
Daily Dry Tortugas Seaplane flights depart every morning and afternoon. Enjoy flying at low altitudes with a fantastic view of waters seldom seen from the air.
The fully-narrated, 40 minute flight from Key West, Florida to visit Dry Tortugas National Park, home of Fort Jefferson is an experience of a lifetime.
Key West is a water lovers paradise with many daily watersports activities, something for everyone. The famous Key West Jet Ski Tour around the island is an exciting, high speed scenic tour on a Yamaha Waverunner encompassing the entire Key West coastline. Dinner and Sunset Cruises are also a romantic favorite, departing every evening from the Key West Historic Seaport. Key West Snorkeling is the number one watersports attraction. The second largest coral reef in the world lies only six miles south of Key West. Be sure to see this magnificent underwater ecosystem. For more any information or to reserve space call 306-619-3617.
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