Key West Seaplane
Daily Service To Dry Tortugas/Fort Jefferson
INFO
Dry Tortugas Seaplane Tours:
The 1/2 Day Dry Tortugas Excursion - This trip is 4 hours long. You will enjoy 2 1/2 hours of time at Fort
Jefferson. The seaplane flight time is approximately 40 minutes each way. Departs Key West in the morning and
afternoon.
The Full-Day Dry Tortugas Excursion - This trip is just under 8 hours long. You will enjoy 6 1/2 hours of time at Fort
Jefferson. This day-long trip provides ample time for snorkeling, swimming, beach time, and relaxation! Travel
time is approximately 40 minutes each way. Departs Key West in the morning.
The 1/2-Day Tour
Adult: $265
Child: $212 12 & under
2 & under free
The Full-Day Tour
Adult: $465
Child: $380 12 & under
2 & under free
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For High Speed Catmarn Ferry Service visit www.fortjeffersondrytortugas.com
Check in is 30 minutes prior to flight time.
What we supply: Key West Seaplane supplies coolers with complimentary soft drinks & snorkeling
equipment for your use on the island. You are welcome to bring your own gear.
What to bring: Towels, bathing suit, camera, sun screen & change of dry clothes for your comfort on the return
flight. There are bathrooms to change in at Dry Tortugas. We do not supply any food and there is none available at
the Dry Tortugas. On a half-day trip we recommend you eat before or after the trip. On the full-day you will need to
bring a packed lunch. We can supply extra coolers & ice.
Please bring $5.00 cash Park Entrance Fee for all persons 17 or older. This fee is collected by Key West Seaplane
on behalf of the National Park Service, at check in time. There is no need for cash on the island.
However you may want to bring a small amount for the Park Service Gift Shop and pilot gratuity
What not to bring: We can not carry dive tanks, dive weights, dive knives, flammable liquids, gas stoves, large
coolers, dogs, beach chairs or shade umbrellas. (There are plenty of picnic tables under shade trees provided by
the National Park Service)
Cancellation Policy: If you have to change or cancel your reservation for any reason, you must do so 24 hours prior
to flight. After this time, your reservation is non-refundable. Please respect that we have a very small capacity, no
shows greatly impact our business. If pilot cancels on the day due to bad weather, you may reschedule or receive a
full refund.
General Info
The best time of day to go the Dry Tortugas is our first flight in the morning or our last flight in the afternoon. The
reason: with the speed of the seaplane we beat the ferry to and from the island. During the early morning trip the
ferry is on its way out, during the late afternoon the ferry is on its way back. It is very quiet on the island during
these times, even in peak season. Be sure to book early to get these times.
There is no fresh water at the Dry Tortugas, hence the name "Dry" Tortugas. (There are restrooms). After
swimming, if you are not going straight back to your hotel, you are welcome to take a shower at our facility in Key
West. We have a clean shower and an air-conditioned waiting area, complete with leather couches and satellite
TV.
The Dry Tortugas islands are so small there is not enough land mass for the heating of the day to generate
thunderstorms, so while Key West gets its fair share of beautiful weather, the weather at the Dry Tortugas is
generally better.
Air over a body of water is very stable. Even on a windy day, there is little or no turbulence on our flights.
Wear polarized sunglasses on our flights. They cut out glare off the water, making it easier to spot marine life.
You are welcome to bring along beer and wine. It is illegal to drink alcohol in a Florida State Park but it is legal in a
National Park (no open containers on the aircraft).
If you need a place to cool off at the Dry Tortugas the visitor's center located in Fort Jefferson is air-conditioned.
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Call to check availability and departure times
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