Dive Dry Tortugas National Park and See Beautiful Marine Life & Maybe Pirate Treasure!

Nearby Hotel Tour of Dry Tortugas Windjammer Wreck

Named for the high number of turtles (Tortugas) that were once found in the area, the Dry Tortugas National Park is home to many types of marine wildlife - both above and below the water! Today, there aren’t as many turtles as there once were, but lucky visitors may still spot sea turtles frolicking in the clear water that surrounds this National Park.

Beyond wildlife, the Dry Tortugas are more widely known for their history of shipwrecks. Many a ship met its maker to the Loggerhead Reef - which is now one of the most popular places to dive in the area. In addition, it is also home to Fort Jefferson - no longer active, this fort is prime ground for exciting exploration.

Take a Guided Tour of Dry Tortugas. Discover all that Tortugas has to offer with a ranger-led tour. And if a Ranger isn’t available (these tours are only available per staff and season - see the website for more details), a self-guided tour is always a great alternative. Simply follow the signs around historic Fort Jefferson to learn about the history of this national treasure.   [Top]

Explore the famed Windjammer Wreck. One of the most complete shipwrecks in all of the Dry Tortugas, the “Windjammer” was a cargo ship that was once queen of the seas. Known for its speed and size, this great ship was lost to the infamous Loggerhead Reef in 1907. Today, divers and snorklers can explore can get a glimpse into the past, as well as see the wide variety of marine life that now live among the wreckage. MORE DETAILS   [Top]