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Ferry to the Dry Tortugas National Park

FAST CAT II - DRY TORTUGAS FERRY
About Our Boat...
Launched in May 1999, the "Fast Cat II" is a high speed power catamaran. The cool air conditioned cabin provides comfortable indoor seating. A rear sundeck is available for outdoor seating. The innovative wave piercing design means a smoother, more pleasant ride. Dramatically fewer people experience motion sickness on catamarans. The "Fast Cat II" is a one-of-a-kind design. Come experience the difference...

HISTORY...
The Dry Tortugas National Park is located 70 miles west of Key West. It consists of seven tiny islands and the surrounding waters. When Ponce De Leon originally discovered these islands he named them “Las Tortugas” (meaning “the turtles” in Spanish) because of the abundance of sea turtles. Even though hunting drastically reduced their numbers, many varieties of the species are still present in the area.

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Located on one of those islands, Garden Key, is historic Fort Jefferson. Built in the mid-1800’s, with over 16 million bricks, this is America’s largest coastal fort. Originally constructed to protect the important Gulf of Mexico shipping lanes, Fort Jefferson was used as a military prison during the Civil War. During this time, it was “home” to Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was convicted of complicity in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

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BIRDWATCHING...
John James Audubon first visited the Dry Tortugas in 1832. The area was made a marine sanctuary in 1908. Every year, between March and September, some 100,000 sooty terns gather on Bush Key for their nesting season. Throughout the year magnificent frigate birds, brown pelicans, double-crested cormorants, and many varieties of land and water birds can be spotted.

SNORKELING...
Directly accessible from the beaches are the Fort Jefferson snorkeling areas. The shallow waters (5-15 feet) make this area perfect for beginners and experts. You will see colorful corals, many varieties of tropical fish, starfish, queen conchs, and much more in this protected marine sanctuary.

FOR THE ADVENTUROUS...
Take our side trip to Windjammer Wreck. Don't miss your opportunity to snorkel this 200 foot Schooner wreck, located just off Loggerhead Key. Thousands of tropical fish, large lobster and sometimes even a giant Jewfish await you.

Trip is optional and will take about 2 hours total, allowing one (1) hour of snorkeling. Cost is $15.00 per person. Paid to the captain.

What to expect:

2 hours of travel time, each way.

4 1/2 hours at Fort Jefferson.

Continental breakfast upon boarding.

A tour of the Fort by one of our knowledgeable guides upon arrival.

Buffet lunch served in the picnic area of Fort Jefferson.

Complimentary soft drinks, water & iced tea throughout the day.

Snorkel gear.

Freshwater rinse on board.

Trip departs at 8 AM.
Check in no later than 7:30 AM!

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