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Getting There

Private Charters

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70

Miles from Key West

America's most remote national park

100

Square Miles Protected

Crystal clear waters to explore

Private

Charter Experience

Your group, your schedule

Private Boat Charter Options

Private Boat Charter Options

Private charter departing Key West for Dry Tortugas

Your Private Journey Awaits

The Private Charter Difference

A Next Level Dry Tortugas Experience

How you get there matters. Skip the crowded ferry and take complete control of your journey to America's most remote national park.

  • Travel Faster

    Arrive in 2-2.5 hours vs 4+ on the ferry

  • Avoid Crowds

    Your group only, no 100+ passengers

  • Your Schedule

    Depart when you want, stay as long as you like

  • Explore More

    Stop at reefs, sandbars, and Loggerhead Key

"This is Dry Tortugas the way it was meant to be experienced."

While Yankee Freedom offers a crowded ferry experience, our private charters provide an exclusive, personalized journey to America's most remote national park.

Private Dry Tortugas Charter Options

Choose the charter experience that fits your schedule and style of adventure.

Private charter boat docked at Dry Tortugas Most Popular

Full Day

8–12 hours

Spend 8–12 hours exploring Dry Tortugas National Park at your own pace. Ideal for snorkeling, Fort Jefferson, and multiple stops along the way.

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Overnight charter at Dry Tortugas

Overnight

2 days

Enjoy two full days in Dry Tortugas with overnight accommodations aboard your private vessel—sunsets, stargazing, and uncrowded mornings included.

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Multi-day charter with American flag at Dry Tortugas Ultimate Experience

Multi-Day

3+ days

For the ultimate experience, multi-day charters (3+ days) allow you to explore Dry Tortugas, Loggerhead Key, and surrounding islands without time pressure.

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Dry Tortugas National Park

Fort Jefferson: An Engineering Marvel in Dry Tortugas National Park

Constructed in the 1800s, Fort Jefferson is one of the largest masonry structures in the Americas. This massive coastal fortress sits on Garden Key and played a strategic role during the Civil War, including housing Dr. Samuel Mudd.

16M
Bricks Used
Largest masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere
30
Years of Construction
Never fully completed despite decades of work
70
Miles from Key West
Remote island accessible only by boat or seaplane
365
Days Open
Self-guided tours available year-round

Civil War History Comes Alive

Walk the same grounds where Union soldiers stood guard and where Dr. Samuel Mudd—convicted of conspiracy in Lincoln's assassination—served his sentence. The fort's hexagonal walls, cannon mounts, and prisoner cells tell stories of America's most turbulent era.

• 16 million bricks used in construction

• Never completed despite 30 years of work

• Served as Civil War prison and military fort

• Self-guided tours available year-round

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World-Class Snorkeling

& Diving

Crystal-clear waters, thriving coral reefs, and exceptional marine biodiversity make Dry Tortugas one of the best snorkeling and diving destinations in the Florida Keys.

Bird Watching

Paradise

Home to over 100 bird species, including nesting sooty terns and magnificent frigatebirds, Dry Tortugas is one of the most important birding sites in North America.

Photography

Heaven

Capture dramatic sunrise and sunset views, turquoise waters, and the iconic architecture of Fort Jefferson set against an untouched tropical landscape.

Pristine

Waters

Some of the clearest waters in North America, with visibility often exceeding 100 feet—perfect for snorkeling, diving, and underwater photography.

Your premier destination for private luxury charters to Dry Tortugas National Park. Experience the ultimate in personalized service and adventure

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6000 Peninsular Ave, Key West, FL 33040

(305) 363-7896

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