Dry Tortugas: Key West’s Hidden Gem 70 Miles Away
A fortress ruin + jellyfish sea 🏖️ + top-tier snorkeling 🐠 = 🇺🇸’s most secluded national park! 🚢 How to Get There 1️⃣ Ferry (Yankee Freedom) ⛴️ $235/person (discounts for seniors/kids). Daily 8AM departure, returns 5:30PM (max 170 passengers). Includes: Round-trip 2.5hr high-speed ferry Breakfast + lunch (bagels, sandwiches, snacks) Park entry ($15 off with annual pass) Fort tour + snorkel gear Pro tip: Arrive by 7AM for better seating. Parking near dock: $40/day (or Uber). 2️⃣ Seaplane (Key West Seaplane Adventures) ✈️ Half-day: $494 | Full-day: $868 For aerial views + speed 🏝️ Ferry Day-Trip Tips 10:30AM Arrival: Ferry docks all day (no island restrooms). Snorkel ASAP: Best spots at South Beach (soft sand, clear water). Fort Jefferson Tour: Skip the full 1hr tour—20min intro is enough for more swim time! North Beach: Wild and photogenic (fewer people). Last Call: Board by 2:45PM for 3PM return. 🌊 Why Go? 200-year-old fortress rising from turquoise waters. Unspoiled reefs with tropical fish + coral. No crowds—just you and paradise. #DryTortugas #KeyWest #HiddenParadise #SnorkelingHeaven #FloridaKeys #GlassWater