Fort Jefferson- Dry Tortugus – Florida

The Florida Keys are the third largest coral barrier reef in the world. John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo, Florida, the first key in the string, includes part of the coral reef as a national park and is a great snorkeling and diving area. Islamorada, the next key down in the string is well known for world class sportfishing and sportfishing tournaments. This is also a great area for bonefishing, with large bonefish swimming in these waters, up to 10 pounds of fighting weight. From Marathon Key down through Big Pine Key is a great area to explore in the ships tender, and be sure to stop in Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary for more snorkeling and diving.

Key West Port

At the tip of the Florida Keys, is the most well known area of the Keys, the historic town of Key West, also known as the “Last Resort”, and is the southernmost point in the U.S. From Sloppy Joes, once a hangout for Ernest Hemmingway, to the Mallory Square on the north end of Duvall Street were a daily gathering occurs to celebrate the sunset, Key West is a unique town of gingerbread houses, charming shops, and is a gathering spot for artists of all genre. The streets are a constant lively panorama of street musicians, carnival acts, artists, and basically everything under the sun all happening at once in the unique style belonging only to Key West. So board your yacht and head down this string of southern tropical Keys for a great yacht charter vacation.

Pelicans in the Florida Keys

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