The Yankee Freedom departs Key West promptly at 8am (7:15 day trip boarding - 6:30 camper boarding) Upon departure from Key West, you will enjoy a continental breakfast of fresh fruit, freshly baked bagels, doughnuts, cereal, orange juice, and coffee.

En route to Dry Tortugas National Park our onboard naturalist will give you an orientation about the area and the national park's surroundings.

During your voyage to one of America's most remote National Parks, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Marquesa Islands, Boca Grande, and frequent turtle and dolphin sightings.

The Yankee Freedom will take you to Dry Tortugas National Park and back again at a speed of up to 30 m.p.h. with safety and comfort like no other ferry operating out of Key West today.

The Yankee Freedom also features a large, fully air conditioned main cabin, comfortable cushioned seats, three restrooms, fresh water rinse shower, full galley serving snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine, mixed drinks, film, and souveniers.

The upper deck is open to the sea air and sights and sounds of marine life. There is spacious shaded and un-shaded sundeck seating with areas to stretch out and enjoy the sunshine and the view. Also topside there's a convenient cocktail bar.

Onboard the Yankee Freedom II comfort and convienence is the foremost priority. Not only does the Yankee Freedom offer regular and diet soft drinks, but a variety of fresh fruit juices are also available. For Adult guests, the vessell has two fully stocked bars for the return trip to Key West. Popular beers, wine, and liquor available for guests. Also, frozen drinks such as Pina Coladas, Rum Runners, Daiquiris, and Margaritas are available. The prices are very modest at $2.00 for beers and $4.00 for huge frozen drinks.

Snacks such as fresh popped popcorn, candy bars, chips, and soft pretzels are also available onboard the Yankee Freedom. If you would like more than a snack, the galley also serves Pizza, burgers, and hot dogs. Finally, the Yankee freedom also has an ice cream bar so you may enjoy dessert.

The following are items we recommend you bring if you are planning on spending just the day at the Dry Tortugas. . Bathing suit

. Camera

. Sunscreen

. Sunglasses and hat

. Binoculars (also available for rent)

. Beach Towel

. Change of clothing

. CASH (The park operates a small gift shop selling books, postcards, T-shirts, and other souvenir items, however, they do not accept credit cards. The Yankee Freedom II accepts cash and credit cards. The galley serves a large assortment of sodas, snacks, candy, beer, wine, tropical drinks, T-shirts, cameras, dramamine, etc. Click here for more galley information.)

. Pair of walking shoes

. You may bring your own snorkeling gear if you wish.

. Breakfast (includes Bagels, Pastries, Fruit, Yougurt, Hot & Cold Cereal, Juice, Coffee, and Tea)

. Lunch (Includes a Sandwich Buffett with meats and cheeses, fresh fruit, cookies, chips, sodas & bottled water. The cash bar is also available.)

. Complimentary snorkeling equipment

. No hidden fees - ticket includes entrance fee to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson

. Fully narrated 40 minute tour of the fort.

. Beach comb, snorkel, swim, or just relax in the sun

. Enjoy a picnic in the afternoon