Second time trying to visit Dry Tortugas was a success! Back in March of 2014, our trip was…read morecancelled because it was too windy, so twelve years later, we were able to make it happen. We took the Yankee Freedom Ferry from Key West to the park. It's about a 2 1/2 hour boat ride but breakfast and lunch is included in your ferry fee. It does cost around $220 but your park admission is included as well. This is the most cost effective way to get to the park. I really enjoyed all the time I spent on the island. I did a self guided tour of the fort, then spent the rest of the time snorkeling around the sea wall. I saw some cool fish! No turtles though. Glad to have been able to visit this remote park that not many are able to get to.

Dry Tortugas is truly breathtaking. We took seaplane adventures from Key West to fly over. It was…read moreonly a 30-min flight and a blessing in disguise that the ferry tickets were all sold out 4-months in advance. Water here is incredibly clear and you can walk along the moat of the fort to see sea life if you don't want to get into the water. Snorkeling here is calm and we talked with a couple of other tourists who said they saw a hammerhead shark, while snorkeling.

This is one of the most amazing places I have ever seen! My husband & I decided we had to take a…read moreseaplane (Seaplane Adventures) to the Dry Tortugas while we were in Key West to celebrate our 25th anniversary because we didn't know when we would ever get the chance again. I am so glad we did!! After an incredibly stressful year, it was great to see my husband enjoying himself so much! This was definitely the highlight of his Key West trip! We were the second seaplane to land so we practically had the island to ourselves (other than the few people that had camped overnight). It was amazing wandering the fort, snorkeling (him, not me), and just enjoying the spectacular views with very few people around. If we get the chance to come back, we would definitely do it the same way!

Difficult to get to (take Seaplane adventures), but a gorgeous way to spend a day exploring the…read morefort, having a picnic with the tortugas and snorkeling ship wreck ruins. Theres a vibe here for sure and if youre sensitive to the paranormal, you'll definitely feel it. The park has a dark history for humanity and the folks who were forced to endure it. But today its the gorgeous national park with crystal clear water and beach time.

Very nice, but small park at the South end of Duval Street in Key West, FL. Surrounded by…read morerestaurants and bars, this is the temporary location of the famous Key West buoy, the "Southernmost Buoy," this replica has been placed in the park while the ocean wall where the actual buoy is located is under repair, due to re-open in Fall 2026. You can walk out on the big pier, watch a sunset, etc. A must stop in Key West, get your picture taken with the buoy!

Went to Highs Pier to view the sunrise on our last day in Key West. Easy to park. Long clean pier…read morewith benches. Beautiful view. Would recommend checking

During our four days in Key West during a 2022 cross country road trip, the Picante family enjoyed…read morea great Key West morning at Higgs beach. We arrived early and found parking near the children's playground area, and walked out onto the white sand beach with only a few other AM visitors. We did not utilize or investigate what looked like umbrellas and beach chairs for rent, and instead waded out into the bathtub temperature water with our masks and snorkels. The swim area stays shallow farther than we SoCal folks are used to in our beaches, and it is roughly enclosed by a break wall of sorts, and a long walking pier with stairs down into the water for access. Still plenty of small snapper, grouper, and other fish can be seen out near the structure of the pier and break wall. After a warm morning in the water, we left our towels on the beach and enjoyed a delicious lunch at Salute (see other review) before packing up and exploring the other great parts of Key West. We found this beach to be cleaner than Smathers beach, and maybe more laid back. Also of note: there was a marked sea turtle nest on the beach surrounded by caution tape and signage. Yet another wonder of the keys for us touristy visitors who live in Sunny SoCal with her cold California current ocean temps.

Nothing to complain about. We walked the area. The glass bottom bore ride looked good at $55 per…read moreperson. Unfortunately we showed up first thing in the morning and the ride wasn't for a few hours. Would like to check out if I had more time.

This is a great beach spot. The water is shallow and great for kids and dogs. Dogs must be on a…read moreleash. There are pathways in the sea grass to walk far out in the shallow water. There are a few covered picnic tables to use. The amenities are few. There are no lifeguards and there are a few porta potties. But a small beautiful beach with a great view.

It's our first time to Duck Cay and I was looking for a boat charter for the day, I was referred to…read morea group that was totally booked and asked the captain if he knew of anyone else that did something other than fishing and he said these "new guys" are at the Faro Blanco Marina and they have a new boat and are very nice. So I gave them a call and I am so glad that the other place was booked up because this is by far the best charter I've ever been on. We snorkeled, had snacks, learned how to sail (a bit) and it was just amazing. My ten year old twins want me to book again tomorrow. Captain Scott and skipper Brody are outstanding. They made our day! Fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels and great sailing. What more can you ask for! Book with these guys! You won't regret it! Cannot beat the experience of the service. Don't go anywhere else! I'll be booking another tour, hopefully before we leave to return home, my husband had to miss it and after he heard about it from us, he wants to go :). Don't miss out on these guys!

Captain Scott was a wonderful host and an excellent boat captain! First , his boat is easy access…read moreto the marina parking lot. We had no issues finding his clean, new boat. Second , he has impeccable details to boating safety guidelines. You feel like you are in good hands with Captain Scott as he navigates the ocean. As we anchored at Sombrero Key Reef, Captain Scott paid attention to all safety concerns. Plenty of water toys to enjoy the abundance of surrounding fish and the blue waters of the Florida Keys! The boat was well stocked with towels, ice , water and soft drinks. If you need a catamaran rental for a slice of island paradise, go see Captain Scott!

This is an old quarry from the time when the railroad was built. It takes about 30 minutes to see…read moreit all. There are a few alligators living there. Lots of fish to see. There were some park employees on site who were a wealth of information. And it's free.

We didn't see any wildlife but enjoyed stretching our legs and that the trees were marked with the…read morenames of the trees.

Jolly Roger is one of my favorite campground!!! The staff goes out of their way to keep the park…read morenice and clean. We will never stay anywhere else in the keys again.

If I could give zero stars, I would. This rating is not because of the facilities or the campground…read moreitself--it is entirely because of the way this situation was handled and the way my family was treated by the management. After nearly four years of visiting Jolly Roger RV Resort in Marathon and spending much of our summers there, I never imagined our experience would end this way. We truly loved this place. Our daughters grew up coming here, made great friends, and created wonderful memories. That is exactly why the way we were treated by the management was so disappointing. After the incident, our conversation regarding our permanent removal from the resort was handled directly by the park manager, Angie. Unfortunately, that conversation left us feeling unheard, unfairly judged, and with the impression that no consideration was given to our years as respectful, responsible guests. During the Fourth of July weekend, when the campground was extremely busy, several children were playing at the dock. As they had done during previous summers, some of them were jumping from the boat ramp into the water. I was the only parent present supervising the children who were with me. An employee came by and asked for the lot numbers of the families there. I was the only person who honestly and responsibly provided our lot number. The following day, I received a phone call from the park manager informing us that we had been permanently banned from the RV park. What hurt the most was not the decision itself, but the way the entire situation was handled. We were never given a meaningful opportunity to explain our side of the story, nor did anyone consider that, throughout all the years we had been coming here, we had never had a single complaint or incident. In addition, we were held responsible for situations that did not involve our family and that, from our perspective, were simply not true. It felt as though decisions were made based on assumptions rather than a fair evaluation of the facts or our long history as respectful guests. I was also surprised that there were no clear signs stating that children were not allowed to jump from that area. The posted signs referred to swimming at your own risk and under adult supervision, so we had no reason to believe that this behavior would result in a permanent ban. The saddest part was feeling as though we were treated like troublemakers or criminals when we have always been a respectful, responsible family that has taken care of both our children and the property. I can only speak about our own experience, but it ended with tremendous disappointment. More than the decision itself, it was the lack of empathy, respect, and willingness to listen that caused us to completely lose confidence in the management. We left heartbroken, especially for our daughters, who loved this place and were looking forward to spending the rest of the summer there. It is unfortunate that so many years of wonderful memories ended because of a situation that, in our opinion, could have been handled with communication, fairness, and basic respect. I sincerely hope the management reflects on how they treat families and handle situations like this. A great RV park is defined not only by its facilities, but also by the fairness, professionalism, and humanity with which it treats its guests.