Dry Tortugas Ferry Excursion

Name: Dry Tortugas Ferry Excursion
SKU: 4646
Price: 190.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Categories: Dry Tortugas / Fort Jefferson National Park, Eco Tours, Most Popular Tags: Adventure Travel, Dry Tortugas, Ferry, Fort Jefferson, Guided Tours, Key West Boat Tours

Ferry out to the National Park. This remote coral atoll is located 70 miles from Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, making it a dream EcoTour destination. Breakfast, Lunch, Guided Tour of Fort Jefferson and snorkeling gear provided. RESERVE EARLY! This is a very popular trip that typically sells out weeks in advance.

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Overview

Due to limited availability, reservation request must be made by filling out a "need more information" form or calling 305-587-4386. We recommend calling at least 2 weeks in advance to check for available spots and make a reservation.

Adult: $190 Child: (4-16) $135 Student (17+ w/ID) $170 Active Military (w/ID) $180 Senior (62+) $180
Trip Duration: 9.5 Hours
Check In Day Trip: 7:00 am, Boarding Begins 7:30 am
Departure Time: 8:00 am, Returns 5:30 pm
110' Luxury Catamaran
Requires each passengers name for Coast Guard Manifest
Full Payment is Due at Time of Booking

What's Included

A ferry ride to Dry Tortugas National Park
An optional guided tour of historic Fort Jefferson
Complimentary breakfast and picnic lunch
Sanitized snorkeling gear
Plenty of free time for swimming, snorkeling, bird spotting, photography, and exploring the island .

What To Bring

Valid Photo ID Required
Sunscreen and Bathing suit
Camera
Sunglasses, hat and towel
Sturdy pair of walking shoes
You may bring your own snorkeling gear if you wish.
Change of clothing. During your journey back to Key West, you can use our onboard fresh water rinse showers.

Details

What You’ll Discover

luxurious cruise to the Dry Tortugas!
air-conditioned main deck, spacious upper sundeck (with both shaded and exposed areas).
comfortable seating, 150 passenger max
3 restrooms, and a full galley stocked with snacks and beverages, wine, and beer.

Did you forget your camera or film? No worries, you can buy them aboard…along with souvenirs to remember your trip. The tour operator actually restricts each voyage to 150 passengers to maximize everyone’s comfort, even though the ferry can safely carry almost double that capacity. The friendly and experienced captain and crew will get you there and back safely and in comfort. Along the way, you will enjoy a complimentary breakfast, and pass by the beautiful islands of Boca Grande Key and the Marquesas Keys. An orientation of the Keys and Dry Tortugas National Park is provided by the onboard naturalist, and sightings of both dolphins and sea turtles are common during the excursion. After the boat docks at Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas, there is an optional guided tour of historic Fort Jefferson which takes about forty minutes. Later, you can enjoy a picnic lunch buffet consisting of fresh meats and cheeses, a variety of salads, iced tea, lemonade, and chips. There’s also peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the children. (This picnic lunch is included in the price of your ticket.) The park has a picnic area, and you can, if you wish, have your lunch in the shade of one of the many tropical palm trees. Following the picnic lunch, you will have plenty of time to explore the island, go beachcombing, snorkel, bird watch, and swim. And afterwards, you can rinse off in a fresh water shower on board the ferry.

Know Before You Go

Parking: There is a Key West City parking garage across the corner from the Ferry Terminal, at the corner of Caroline St. and Grinnell St. (low day rate, shaded, payment by credit card only). Operating Times: Daily. Day trip check-in at 7:00am. Ferry boards at 7:30am, departs at 8am, returns at 5:30 pm. Closed Christmas Day. Check In/Vessel Location: The Key West FerryTerminal, 100 Grinnell Street, at the Historic Seaport. The nearest intersection is Grinnell & Caroline Street

Personal Possessions: Please remember to gather all of your personal belongings before disembarking at the end of the day. Although we endeavor to collect and store any items left aboard for your retrieval, we are not responsible for ensuring their return. You may NOT bring compressed gas canisters, flammable accelerants, nor firearms of any type on board the vessel.

There is a $15 entrance fee to Dry Tortugas National Park. The park also operates a small gift shop selling books, postcards, T-shirts, and other souvenir items. Please bring cash…the park does not accept credit cards.The National Park Entrance Fee is included in your total charges when you book your reservation and can be refunded if you present an Annual National Park Pass or Golden Age Pass at check-in the morning of your trip.
When you take the Dry Tortugas Ferry to Dry Tortugas National Park, getting there is half the fun! During the two-hour ferry ride, you can see historic shipwrecks, marine life such as wild dolphins and sea turtles, and miles of crystal blue ocean. What makes the Dry Tortugas so compelling? Their natural beauty and isolation. This remote coral atoll is located 70 miles from Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, making it a dream EcoTour destination.

Cancellation Policy

Reservation & Cancellation Policies You are responsible for reading this information. Terms and Conditions Reservations are non-refundable except in cases of trip cancellation by Yankee Freedom. If you miss your trip for any reason you will be given a 3-year period to use your fares for standby space-available travel only. Standby order will be determined the morning of the desired trip based on your order in the standby queue at the Ferry Terminal and paying status. Paying standbys will have priority over missed-trip standbys. There is no pre-trip standby list. Reservations will be held until ten minutes (7:50 am) before departure and then released for standby use. Day trip reservations are for the same-day round trip only. If you do not return on the same day as your outbound leg you will be charged the one-way fare to return. You may not split outbound and inbound legs of a day trip reservation among multiple parties. If you wish to split payment for a reservation among multiple parties you must do so by 6:00 pm Eastern time the day before your trip by calling the reservation line at 305-294-7009. We reserve the right to deny boarding to anyone whose apparent condition may present a danger to themselves or others while onboard the vessel. We do not guarantee specific weather, sea, wildlife, or visibility conditions on any trip. Prices, policies and restrictions are subject to change.

Rescheduling

To reschedule Day Trip reservations you must phone the Yankee Freedom ticket office (305-294-7009) by 6:00 pm Eastern time one week before your scheduled departure. To reschedule Camping reservations you must phone the Yankee Freedom ticket office (305-294-7009) by 6:00 pm Eastern time two weeks before your scheduled departure. Rescheduling will be accommodated only if space is available for the requested dates. If you do not reschedule by these deadlines and do not take your reserved trip you will have a 3 year period for standby use as noted above. Camping reservations will be good for Day Trip standby only and will be refunded the original fare difference when the trip is taken. There is no standby for Camping.

Weather

Yankee Freedom III is contractually obligated to the National Park Service to operate daily in all weather unless sea conditions may compromise safety. Rain, lightning, or any weather conditions ashore are often localized and do not indicate conditions at sea or in the Dry Tortugas. Check forecasted weather for the day of your trip and call the Yankee Freedom ticket office (305-294-7009) by 6:00 pm Eastern time two days before your reservation if you wish to reschedule (see restrictions above). NO refunds will be issued for weather conditions unless the trip is cancelled by Yankee Freedom. If you are susceptible to motion sickness we recommend taking Dramamine or other motion sickness remedies prior to departure. Dramamine or the equivalent will be available for sale on board the vessel.

Rules and Regulations

Notes/Restrictions

Confirmed reservations may only be made up to six months prior to the date of travel. To hold seats for later dates please call our reservation line at 305-294-7009. Payment in full will be due 6 months prior to travel date.

Reservations are non-refundable. Rescheduling requests must be received at least one week prior to date of travel. If you miss your trip you have 3 years to use your fares for standby space-available travel only. For details see https://www.drytortugas.com/reservation-cancellation-policies

Reservations will be held until 10 minutes (7:50am) before departure and then released to standby passengers. Late arrivals will be accommodated only if space is still available.

Adult Fare includes $15 Park Entrance Fee. Park Pass holders please present them at Check-In for refund.

We require a minimum of 2 hours in advance to book this activity online.

Coast Guard Security Regulations require that each adult passenger present photo ID at Check-In

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Balance and applicable taxes due at check-in.*Blackout dates & restrictions may apply.

Due to limited availability, reservation request must be made by filling out a “need more information” form or calling 305-587-4386. We recommend calling at least 2 weeks in advance to check for available spots and make a reservation. Availability must be checked before your reservation is confirmed.

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Please note: After your purchase is confirmed you will receive a complete tour itinerary with check-in time, location and what to bring.

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