Tortugas Seat Scout™
Find Your Way to the Fort.
Tortugas Seat Scout™ helps you find your way to the Fort — without the stress. Trips to Fort Jefferson sell out fast, and tracking availability across operators can be frustrating. Our Seat Scout monitors openings and helps you secure your spot to Dry Tortugas National Park before they're gone. Simple. Smart. Stress-free.
Premium Semi-Private Experience
This is a 10-hour private charter to a remote island 70 miles offshore. Seats are available for $750 per person with fuel included. Call (305) 359-7366 to get the best and most inclusive deal.
Booking Policy
- Commitment: Once booked, you are committed. No cancellation refunds are available except as described below.
- Weather pivot: If unsafe weather prevents the open-water crossing to the Dry Tortugas but conditions around Key West remain safe, your trip automatically converts to a full 8-hour local Key West charter (backcountry and reef snorkeling, with similar activities) at a significantly discounted rate, rather than being cancelled. You remain committed to that trip.
- Full weather cancellation: If weather makes any trip unsafe and no local alternative is possible, the trip is cancelled and you receive a 100% refund.
- 48-hour booking window: Once you are notified via SMS that you have been matched, you have 48 hours to complete your booking or your seats may be released to other guests.
Your Day on Island Time
Our morning begins at 7:00 AM, departing the dock for a peaceful 90-minute transit to Fort Jefferson. Once we arrive, the day is yours to shape. Wander through the historic corridors of the fort at your own pace or join a guided tour to uncover the secrets of this architectural marvel. After soaking in the history, we'll head to the Windjammer shipwreck for a leisurely hour of snorkeling among the ruins (weather permitting).
The adventure continues at Loggerhead Key, where you can stroll the shoreline, dive back into the water for more snorkeling, or enjoy a quiet lunch. Because this is a semi-private charter, we move at your speed—whether you want to maximize your time on the beach or simply drift on the turquoise waves.
Serene Snorkeling & Marine Life
Slip into the calm, gin-clear waters to discover a vibrant underwater world. The reefs here are some of the most untouched in the Florida Keys, offering a peaceful home to sea turtles, graceful stingrays, and playful dolphins.
Historical Discovery
Step back in time at Fort Jefferson, the legendary "Gibraltar of the Gulf." Take a slow walk along the 63-foot high ramparts to enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico and explore the intricate brickwork of this majestic 19th-century outpost.
What's Included
Leave the crowds behind and rediscover what it means to relax. From the historic heights of Fort Jefferson to the quiet depths of the coral reefs, this is your ticket to a day of pure, unhurried bliss.
Compare Your Options to Dry Tortugas
The Dry Tortugas is one of the most remote national parks in the United States. Here's how the transportation options compare:
Shared Charter
Key West Boat Tour
- Arrive before the crowds
- Multiple snorkel locations
- Visit other park islands
- Dolphin watching
- Get close to wildlife
- Bathroom on board
- Private experience (max 6)
- Flexible schedule
- Bring your own food & drinks
Seaplane
Key West Seaplane Charters- Arrive before the crowds
- Multiple snorkel locations
- Visit other park islands
- Dolphin watching
- Get close to wildlife
- Bathroom on board
- Private experience (max 6)
- Flexible schedule
- Bring your own food & drinks
Yankee Freedom
Dry Tortugas Ferry- Arrive before the crowds
- Multiple snorkel locations
- Visit other park islands
- Dolphin watching
- Get close to wildlife
- Bathroom on board
- Private experience (max 6)
- Flexible schedule
- Bring your own food & drinks
Most Value for Your Money
As a local family-owned business, we offer dolphin watching, multiple snorkel locations, visits to other park islands, and a flexible semi-private experience—more activities and exclusivity than any other option to Dry Tortugas. Call (305) 359-7366 to book directly.
Key West Seaplane Charters and the Yankee Freedom ferry are excellent options when available. Our private boat charters offer an alternative with more flexibility, exclusive island access, and unique experiences you won't find elsewhere.
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Add Your Interest
Select all the dates that you are interested in and tell us how many seats you need. The more dates you select the better of a chance you have of getting a seat! We'll notify you when we have enough passengers! Once you are notified you will be given a link to book. You must pay for and book your seats ASAP after being notified because seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
How It Works
Due to the 70-mile journey, we need at least 4 passengers to run. Seats start at $750 per person for this 10-hour adventure. Once enough people are interested, we'll reach out to coordinate the booking!