Covid-19 Response

The Yankee Freedom has resumed normal capacity daily scheduled service to the Dry Tortugas. We are still following CDC recommended safety guidelines,  including: 

• Enhanced Cleaning Procedures
• Onboard Pedestrian Traffic Patterns

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What to bring

During your voyage, you’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Marquesa Islands, Boca Grande. Here are some of our suggestions on what to bring to make your trip memorable!

• Comfortable footwear
• A hat
• A bathing suit
• Sunglasses
• Towels
• Change of dry clothes
• Sunscreen
• A camera
• Light jacket/sweatshirt
• Something to read

Where to board

Itinerary

Included with trip

• Breakfast and Lunch (campers, arrival day only)
• Complimentary snorkeling equipment
• Beach walk, snorkel, swim, or just relax in the sun
• Fully narrated 45 minute tour of the fort
• Ticket includes entrance fee to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson
• Awesome boat ride

Top 5 FAQs

How long is the trip from Key West to Fort Jefferson?

The ride on the Yankee Freedom usually takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.

How much time do we spend at Fort Jefferson?

You will have a little over four hours to explore and enjoy Fort Jefferson and the beaches of the Dry Tortugas.

What time will we arrive back in Key West?

We usually arrive in Key West by 5:30 p.m.

Are trips available year round?

The Yankee Freedom travels to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park year-round with the exception of scheduled maintenance days.

What is the cancellation policy? Are refunds given if there is inclement weather?

Details on rescheduling can be found here. Trips are not cancelled due to rain. The captain may cancel the trip or issue a warning if he feels the conditions are too rough.

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