08/08/2019
Set sail on board the Yankee Freedom III out of Key West for a full day (7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) exploring the historic Fort Jefferson, seven islands and four beaches of Dry Tortugas National Park. Located almost 70 miles west of Key West, the remote Dry Tortugas National Park covers 64,000 acres and extends into the Gulf of Mexico. Spend your morning exploring the unfinished Fort Jefferson, then devote the afternoon to snorkeling or skin diving through the coral- and tropical fish-filled waters surrounding the fort. If you would rather relax, the towering palm trees on the white sand beaches provide excellent sunbathing spots. The cost is $180 per adult and $125 per child age 4 to 16 and includes breakfast, lunch, entrance fees and snorkeling equipment. For the more adventurous, you can also arrive by seaplane.