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Why Choose Yankee Freedom II

  Yankee Freedom II Fast Cat
How spacious is your boat? 3,500 sq. ft. (approx.)

Certified for 250 people; to maximize comfort carries no more than 135 people.

 1,500 sq. ft. (approx.)

Certified for 100 people and carries a maximum of 100 people.
Do you have multiple
exterior decks with good
vantage points for
sightseeing?		 YES

2 decks: A shaded upper deck and a 360º lower deck with access to the front for excellent dolphin and turtle spotting.

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One small non-shaded rear deck for smokers.
Is your boat insulated from noise? YES

Main cabin rides on rubber insulators.

 NO

Cabin attached directly to pontoons.
Do you have food and
beverage bars on your boat?		 YES

2 full bars with frozen drinks on upper and lower decks. Hot and cold snack bar in main cabin.

 NO

Cold snacks; no bar.

How many bathrooms
do you have?

Are any of them wheelchair
accessible?

 3
large bathrooms totaling 54 sq ft.
YES		 2
bathrooms totaling 18 sq ft.

NO
Have you won any
environmental awards
or certifications?		 YES

2008 ISO 14001 Certification;
EPA Environmental Award winner.

 NO
Do you have an
entertainment system?		 YES

4 tvs and stereo system.

 YES

Stereo system.
Do you have fresh water rinses? YES: 2

2 open showers on board.

 YES

Hose on dock.
How long does it take to get to Fort Jefferson? 2 hours and 15 minutes. 2 hours and 15 minutes.
 
 
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camping tent at dry tortugas beach   Imagine sleeping under the stars, on an island 70 miles from civilization, with the warm tropical breezes blowing through palm trees... side of box
 
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Yankee Freedom II Camping Itinerary
 
 
Itinerary
Check in time 6:30am
Boarding time 7:30 am
Departure time 8:00 am
Arrive at Fort Jefferson 10:10 am*
Fort Jefferson Tour 11:00 am
Lunch aboard Yankee Freedom II 11:00am - 1:00pm (arrival day only)
Free time for snorkeling, swimming, exploring, bird watching and more. Anytime
Depart for Key West 3:00 pm
Arrive in Key West 5:10 pm*
* time may vary due to weather conditions.
 
*Campers should confirm their return dates at the time of ticket purchase and with the captain on the outbound trip. Due to space constraints, the Yankee Freedom II is happy to accommodate campers wishing to stay up to 4 days (3 nights).
 
Campers must have all gear on the dock (NOT left in camping area) by 10:30AM on the day of departure from Ft. Jefferson to load on the boat. Equipment must be packed and cleaned of sand before re-boarding. Please keep with you items you will need for the day, as the boat may be off the dock for much of the day.
 
 

Upon boarding at 6:30 am 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.

couple on Yankee Freedom Dry Tortugas ferry looking at Fort JeffersonYou can travel inside the main cabin in air-conditioned comfort or outside on one of the observation decks. The Yankee Freedom II also features comfortable cushioned seats, three restrooms, fresh water rinse shower, full galley serving snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine, mixed drinks (on return trips only), film, and souvenirs. You will reach the National Park boundaries within 2 hours and 10 minutes after leaving Key West harbor.

Once at Dry Tortugas National Park, you will disembark at Fort Jefferson and have the option of joining a 40-minute guided tour. Following the tour and back at the Yankee Freedom II, you will enjoy a complimentary picnic buffet of fresh deli meats and cheeses (we also have peanut butter and jelly for the little ones), potato and pasta salad, chips, and soft drinks.

Visitors can take advantage of the swimming, snorkeling, beach walking, exploring, birding, and the flora and fauna of this pristine island.
 
 
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