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PRIVATE + SHARED CHARTERS FROM KEY WEST

DRY TORTUGAS
CHARTERS.

Compare private and shared Dry Tortugas charters from Key West, check trip options, and plan Fort Jefferson, Loggerhead Key, snorkeling and more with local guidance.

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Featured charter: Reel Paradise

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Multiple BoatsFind the right fit for your group.

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More Than a Boat RideHistory. Nature. Adventure.

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Dry Tortugas charters and trip planning in one place

Compare private boats and shared seats first, then use practical guides to plan Fort Jefferson, Loggerhead Key, snorkeling, camping, weather, ferry and seaplane options. Each route has different tradeoffs in schedule, group size, flexibility and cost.

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LOCAL REVIEW
Reviewed by Carlos Montero, USCG-licensed captain in Key West

Park facts are checked against official National Park Service sources, while charter and trip-planning notes are reviewed from practical Key West boating experience. Explore Dry Tortugas is affiliated with Reel Paradise Charters and discloses partner relationships.

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PRIVATE CHARTERS

Featured Dry Tortugas Charters

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Reel Paradise 36 foot Contender in clear water with guests Reel Paradise 36 foot Contender at a Key West sandbar Reel Paradise at Loggerhead Key Reel Paradise beached at a remote island ★ FEATURED

Reel Paradise

36' Contender

♙ Up to 12 guests▣ Private charters
  • Seakeeper stabilization
  • Triple Suzuki 350 outboards
  • Satellite internet & music onboard

Private Dry Tortugas from $2,499 · fuel paid separately · final live price shown in the booking calendar

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37 foot Midnight Express private charter boat in clear Florida Keys water 37 foot Midnight Express with guests relaxing on a floating mat

37' Midnight Express

Premium Center Console

♙ Up to 12 guests▣ Private charters
  • Large shaded area with bow & stern seating
  • Premium Bluetooth sound system
  • Snorkel gear, floats, cooler & ice included

Dry Tortugas from $2,000 + fuel · exact rate and availability confirmed before booking

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Snorkeler over a clear coral reef during a Dry Tortugas-style water day

Private Dive & Snorkel Charter

35' Cabin Dive Boat + 34' Catamaran

♙ Up to 6 guests▣ Scuba & snorkel
  • Private 10–12 hour Dry Tortugas dive or snorkel trips
  • Public / per-person Dry Tortugas scuba or snorkel option
  • Divemaster-led dive support with small-group capacity

Private Tortugas trips from $2,999 · published range to $3,599 · tanks, rental gear and park entrance extra · possible fuel surcharge

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32 foot Intrepid private charter boat running across calm Florida Keys water

32' Intrepid 323

Private + Small-Group Option

♙ Up to 6 guests▣ Private charters
  • Private head, freshwater shower and hardtop shade
  • Private Dry Tortugas trips for 1–6 guests
  • Small-group Dry Tortugas seats also offered

Private from $2,900 · small-group from $750/person · 10-hour Dry Tortugas trip

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37 foot Axopar XC enclosed-cabin charter boat on a Florida Keys beach

37' Axopar XC

Enclosed-Cabin Private Option

♙ Up to 13 passengers▣ Private bareboat only
  • Enclosed cabin and bathroom
  • Dry Tortugas 8-hour option
  • Fuel is not included in the listed trip rate

Dry Tortugas from $2,499 · fuel extra · current availability confirmed before booking

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Reel Paradise is bookable online now. For the other charter options, send your preferred date and group size to Explore Dry Tortugas and we’ll confirm current availability and pricing before you book.

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Looking for a smaller-group option?Shared Dry Tortugas seats from $700 per person.
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⚓ Same destinationFort Jefferson & beyond
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Reel Paradise 36 foot Contender in clear Florida Keys water

FEATURED CHARTER • REEL PARADISE

Our own boat. Built for the Dry Tortugas run.

Explore Dry Tortugas is affiliated with Reel Paradise Charters, so we feature it first and disclose the relationship clearly. Private full-day trips depart Key West aboard a 36' Contender with triple Suzuki 350s, with room for groups up to 12 and a shared-seat option for smaller parties.

36' ContenderUp to 12 private guestsPrivate + shared options
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EXPLORE & PLAN

Dry Tortugas Information

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Aerial view of Fort Jefferson and Garden Key in Dry Tortugas National ParkFort JeffersonHistory, tours & what to see→ Loggerhead Key lighthouseLoggerhead KeyLighthouse, access & island rules→ Snorkeler exploring clear reef water in Dry Tortugas National ParkSnorkeling GuideReefs, marine life & best spots→ Beach campsite near the lighthouse area at Dry Tortugas National ParkCamping GuideTips, permits & what to know→ Center console boat running across turquoise water toward Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National ParkHow to Get TherePrivate boat, shared trip, ferry & seaplane→ Snorkeling gear and beach essentials laid out on the sand with a charter boat in the background at Dry TortugasWhat to BringWater, sun protection, towels & essentials→

OTHER WAYS TO GET THERE

Ferry and seaplane stay easy to find, without taking over the site.

Use our guides to compare the experience, then go straight to the official booking page when one of these options fits your trip better.

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