For many the road trip from Miami to Key West ends at mile marker 0. However, 70 miles past Key West is one of the least visited yet most spectacular National Parks in the USA. I have lived in South Florida for over 20 years and Key West is a great destination for a weekend getaway.  Yet embarrassingly enough I had not visited Dry Tortugas. Therefore, at the beginning of 2019 I decided that a weekend road trip to Key West was in order. And this time it would include a Dry Tortugas day trip.  

In case you are one of those who likes to be spontaneous, it is important to understand that a Dry Tortugas day trip is not something you decide to do last minute.  The Islands are remote and only accessible via boat or seaplane (both require advance bookings). Therefore, you will want to plan your Dry Tortugas day trip in advance, decide how you will get there and what you want to see and do. 

So I have put together this guide with all you need to know to plan a Dry Tortugas day trip as well as additional information you will need in case you want to stay longer.