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Dry Tortugas National Park Constructing New Docks for Visiting Day Trip Vessels to Fort Jefferson
Dry Tortugas National Park & Fort Jefferson Reservation Line 305-748-9922
Online PR News – 21-May-2011 –The US Army Corp of Engineers is constructing new piers and docking on Garden Key which are expected to be completed at the end of May. The new piers will provide dockage for vessels making day trips to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Intended for boats not traveling with a dinghy, the four new boat slips will allow park visitors to enjoy the beaches and snorkeling at Garden Key and explore Fort Jefferson.
Scheduled completion will make the national park's new docks available for the busy summer months when small craft take advantage of calmer seas to make the 70 mile trip. Please note that the former docks used by private vessels have been permanently closed. Until the new docks are completed, the Dry Tortugas Ferry dock is available to private vessels. Time restrictions apply, contact the National Park Service for more information.
Summer is the busiest season at Dry Tortugas National Park. Visitors come to snorkel in the warmer waters enjoying visibility of the reef not seen the rest of the year. Summer brings more visitors to the Dry Tortugas than any other months of the year. Clear skies and warm water temperatures make a visit to Fort Jefferson especially enjoyable.
Most visitors to the United State's most remote national park arrive by Ferry or Seaplane.
Visit the Dry Tortugas National Park, home of Fort Jefferson and experience the trip of a lifetime.
Key West is a water lovers paradise with many daily watersports activities, something for everyone. The famous Key West Jet Ski Tour around the island is an exciting, high speed scenic tour on a Yamaha Waverunner encompassing the entire Key West coastline. Dinner and Sunset Cruises are also a romantic favorite, departing every evening from the Key West historic seaport. The second largest coral reef in the world lies only six miles south of Key West. Snorkeling in Key West is the number one watersports attraction, be sure to see this magnificent underwater ecosystem. For more any information or to reserve space call 306-619-3618.
Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry 305-393-1109
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