Snorkeling · National park and historic fort · Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas Garden Key Snorkeling Day

A full-day offshore expedition to Fort Jefferson with clear-water snorkeling along moat walls, pilings, and shallow marine habitat.

VerifiedNational park unit
Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas
U.S. National Park ServicePublic domain
Time needed
8–10 hrs
Distance
Route-dependent
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
Fee applies
Booking
Required
Where
Key West

What it is

A full-day offshore expedition to Fort Jefferson with clear-water snorkeling along moat walls, pilings, and shallow marine habitat.

  • LocationDry Tortugas National Park
  • ActivitySnorkeling · National park and historic fort
  • DifficultyModerate
  • CostNational park entry plus ferry or seaplane transportation
  • BookingRequired in advance
  • Best seasonNovember through April for generally milder conditions

Conditions and cautions

Transportation often sells out well ahead. Marine weather can cancel trips.

Plan your visit

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