Day Trip to Dry Tortuga Island

Hey Fashionistas,

We woke up early because we planned to visit Dry Tortugas. Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the must-do items when visiting Florida. The beaches are gorgeous, and the water is turquoise blue - it is well worth the visit.

The morning started raining. It was actually pouring so much, water was sitting on the streets. We parked our car and went to the port where the tour started. Even though it was raining, we boarded the catamaran. There is only one tour operator who can take visitors to the island unless you charter a plane. The tour cost around $200 per person, and the boat has a capacity of about 300 passengers.

Eric and I decided to sit on the top deck; within minutes, I was soaking wet, but the crew said that the sun would come out shortly. Sure enough, as soon as we left the port, the sky cleared up, and the sun came out. The boat ride took almost 3 hours to reach Dry Tortugas. It was a smooth ride with a whole of nothing to see. Breakfast was provided in little bags according to covid standards.

Dry Tortugas is a fort located 70 miles offshore from Key West. On this island, you can go snorkeling, walk around the fort and even camp out here. We decided to join a 30-minute tour to learn more about the fort. The tour we booked included the catamaran ride, the tour as well as breakfast and lunch. Snorkeling gear was also available.

After the tour, we decided to walk around the fort on our own and take some pictures. The views are breathtaking. The island is surrounded by crystal clear turquoise water. After taking pictures and roaming around, we decided to hit the beach and go snorkeling. Much needed tropical island vacation after an entire year of working inside my four walls. The water was clear and warm. Tortuga island has designated snorkeling spots where you can see different fish and shells.

In the afternoon, the catamaran took everyone back to Key West, and once again, we enjoyed the beautiful sunset close to the beach at a hotel.

Thanks for stopping by.