Key West is easy. The Dry Tortugas is not.
Everything you need to plan Key West: the ferry seventy miles offshore that sells out months ahead, which sunset sail is worth it, real prices, and the date we last checked every page.
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Tours & charters
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Which sunset sail is actually worth it
A dozen boats leave the same harbor at the same hour for $48 to $99. The differences are real and none of the listings explain them.
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Beaches
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Fort Zachary Taylor Beach
The best beach in Key West, which is a smaller claim than it sounds. Rocky underfoot, real shade, and the only one worth planning a day around.
Snorkel 3/5 Kids 3/5
Compare all ten beaches → by parking, snorkeling, crowds and whether you can walk in.
Planning guides
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Dry Tortugas, and the ferry that sells out months ahead
A fort 70 miles offshore, reachable only by one ferry or one seaplane. Around 175 seats a day for a national park, and almost nobody plans far enough out.
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