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Dry Tortugas in Key West
The Dry Tortugas is located 70 miles west of Key
West. Discovered by Ponce De Leon in 1513, he called it Las
Tortugas, which means turtles. It was later renamed Dry Tortugas
to let explorers know there was no fresh water on the islands.
There is lighthouse built in 1825 as well as a fort built in
1846. The fort was used to control entrance to the Gulf of
Mexico during the Civil War and it was also used as a prison
during that time. It became a National Park in 1922.
www.nps.gov/drto
*Webmaster notes-
The trip to the Dry Tortugas was
one of our best memories of our first trip to Key West. Though
the boat ride is long (2 hours each way), the experience was
wonderful. After an informative tour of the fort and a delicious
lunch, you are free to explore the island, bird watch, take
photos or snorkel. The snorkeling is amazing. the fish are
colorful and abundant, even very close to shore. this is a
great introduction to snorkeling for the beginner as the water
is very shallow. (more
webmasters notes)
Sunny Days
Catamarans
http://www.sunnydayskeywest.com
Foot of Elizabeth and Greene Streets
1-800-236-7937
Leaves daily 8am. All food, drink, snorkeling gear, instruction
and guided tour included. $100.00, children under 16
$75.00
The Yankee Fleet Ferry
www.yankeefreedom.com
Foot of Margaret Street
1-800-634-0939
Leaves daily at 8am. Includes breakfast, lunch, tour and snorkel
gear. Adults $119.00, children under 16 $79.00
Sea Planes of Key West
www.seaplanesofkeywest.com
Key West Airport
1-800-950-2fly
Half-day 4 hours, $179.00 adults, $129.00 children
Full day-6 1/2 hours, $305.00 adults, $225.00 children
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