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Ferry to Fort Jefferson - Dry Tortugas National Park - Key West, Florida
By far the most amazing adventure we did in Key West was taking the Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry, the Yankee Freedom III, to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park. After a somewhat rocky 2 1/2 hour boat ride we were able to explore the third largest fort in the USA, the kids got their junior ranger badges, and we snorkeled as a family for the very first time. We were blown away with how awesome the ferry service was. From start to finish, the staff was exceptional. Not only did they feed us two meals, but they provided everything we needed (and took exceptional care of those that were motion sick). We would highly recommend this adventure for other families looking to get to a more remote location! If we get the chance to go again we would definitely choose to pay the small fee to camp for several nights on the island.
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Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park by Seaplane! ????????????
We check another item off the bucket list with a seaplane flight out to Dry Tortugas National Park and visit Fort Jefferson 70 miles out in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico and at the end of the Florida Keys. During our visit we tour the island fort, do a little beach combing and interview a couple who were camping at the Garden Key Campground.
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Florida Travel: Remote Island Camping in the Keys at Dry Tortugas
Few visitors to Key West take the ferry 70 miles to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Even fewer camp under the stars next to historic Fort Jefferson. Those who do are rewarded with world-class snorkeling, kayaking, wildlife watching, and an island almost all to themselves. Learn more about Dry Tortugas here:
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S/V Tortuga, Droning in the Out Islands of Key West
Tortuga Sailing Adventures just completed some awe-inspiring drone filming with the help of Eye Splice Creative's amazing drone operator, Troy Durrett & Mangrove Films, John Taylor's guidance and instruction. Adding to our collection of out island adventure filming, viewers can experience a bird's eye view of a Manta catamaran under sail in the Florida Keys. Filmed within 30 miles offshore of the infamous Key West, see dolphins play on the bow, turtles gracefully maneuvering in the shallows, reef life as a snorkeler see it and stunning sunsets that make your heart glow. Just another fantastic adventure aboard S/V Tortuga.
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TRAVEL VLOG – DAY 2 | KEY WEST, FLORIDA - MAY 2019 | DRY TORTUGAS, SNORKELING, MALLORY SQUARE
Welcome to the 2nd installment of my Key West travel vlog series!
In Day 2’s video, follow along as we take the ferry over to Dry Tortugas National Park / Fort Jefferson, go snorkeling around the island, and visit Mallory Square for sunset!
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Passage The Dry Tortugas
The southernmost place in the United States, south of Key West, The Dry Tortugas allow you to experience pristine nature at its best.
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This was not the best day or area to snorkel. However this 40$ adventure is well worth the money. You get a boat ride, free drinks many beers, margaritas, etc... The music on the way back is decent and puts you in the mood for some drinks. Take some cash with you as the crew works for tips. I went to Dry Tortugas next to camp and snorkel for 3 days. That was by far the better snorkeling experience. I will post snorkel vids from there and what to expect when snorkeling the wall, both beaches, and the best spot!
Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson
A trip to Florida in the middle of summer sounds crazy, but if you don't mind some heat and humidity, it's relatively free of tourists, especially pesky around Key West. We took a day trip out to the Dry Tortugas to snorkel and heck, just to see it - a great experience, highly recommended if you find yourself in the Keys. No nanny-state guardrails to keep you from falling off, either.
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Expedition to Key West & The Dry Tortugas
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Adventures in Key West and Dry Tortugas
Photo montage of my trip to Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park in early October of 2012.
Key West, Florida | Best Holiday Island Trip 2017
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Key West, Florida island trip Dec 27 2016 - Jan 02 2017 video re-cap. We flew into Fort Lauderdale, drove to Key West through the Florida Keys over the 7 Mile Bridge, and stayed at El Patio Motel near the Southernmost Point. Truly the American Caribbean. We ate at places like Blue Heaven, Conch Republic (3x) and Cafe Sole. Many breakfasts at Ana's Cuban Cafe. Rode scooters to places like Fort Zach Beach and along the Atlantic coastline. Went on Fury Watersports' Ultimate Adventure which included Parasailing (first time), Jet Skiing, Snorkeling and more; and walked down Duval with drink in hand towards Mallory Square every night. Topped off the trip with NYE countdown at Schooner's Wharf for the Pirate Drop where the owner dressed up as a wench and was lowered from tall ship America 2.0.
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Fury Key West Sunset Cruise and Double Dip
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Key West Vacation & Dry Tortugas Camping Trip 2014
We flew into Key West and spent a few days before leaving on our camping trip to the Dry Tortugas. After camping there for 3 days, we returned to Key West to finish off our trip!
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida - Full Tour HD (2016)
The Dry Tortugas are a small group of islands, located in the Gulf of Mexico at the end of the Florida Keys, United States, about 67 miles (108 km) west of Key West, and 37 miles (60 km) west of the Marquesas Keys, the closest islands. Still further west is the Tortugas Bank, which is submerged. The first Europeans to discover the islands were the Spanish in 1513, led by explorer Juan Ponce de León. They are an unincorporated area of Monroe County, Florida, and belong to the Lower Keys Census County Division. With their surrounding waters, they constitute the Dry Tortugas National Park.
UGOWEGO Sailing | S2 | Episode 2 | The Dry Tortugas
We jump from Marco Island in Florida for an overnight passage to the Dry Tortugas. The water was so clear that you could see all the way to the bottom in the anchorage off of Garden Key, where 8 feet of depth looked more like 1 foot...a little bit scary when your boat draws about 6 feet. We snorkeled a beautiful coral reef off of Loggerhead Key (just a short 3 mile dinghy ride from anchorage, lol) and the reef around Garden Key. We explored Fort Jefferson, with it's interesting history and stunning views around the island. We even had a surprise visitor come and hang out under our boat for a while. The Dry Tortugas were a beautiful spot, and we were glad that we had taken the time to go a little out of our way around the south bit of Florida, as we make our way to the Bahamas.
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Dry Tortugas Anchorage
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01.07.KurpeDiem | Snorkeling in Key West, Florida
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Key West is home to the second largest reef system in the world, and visitors have the option to join a group snorkel tour, take a private tour or charter a boat and explore the waters on their own.
On this episode of KurpeDiem, we explore two different options for snorkeling in Key West, including a Catamaran tour that stops at two different points on the reef in the Gulf of Mexico, and a private boat trip with our friends snorkeling out in the Atlantic. We encounter a variety of tropical fish, Barracuda, Grouper, Lobster, Queen Conch and many more sea creatures.