Seaplane - Key West to Dry Tortugas via Key West Seaplane Adventures

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
  • During my trip to Key West I had the opportunity to go on a seaplane from Key West International Airport in Key West Florida to Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. It was an awesome experience. The entire sight seeing flight took around 30 minutes. We flew on a DHC-3T DeHavilland Turbine Otter. Look out for part 2 which is the return flight back. More videos coming so subscribe. Thank you for watching!
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  • @jjahsepuyeshd
    @jjahsepuyeshd 3 роки тому +2

    I did this 33 years ago. Before the cruise ships, before the daily excursions out to the place. The flight was incredible. When we got there, there were only a few sailboats in the small bay. I do not remember a single other person, on the island. At the time it was listed as the most "inaccessible", national historic site in the country. We snorkeled on the south side of the island. I and my wife were all by ourselves. The snorkeling, was incredible. I had a "throwaway", underwater camera, and got some photos of small fish that were gorgeous. The island had been used as coaling station in the late 19th century. It was the last sop of the battleship main, before it got to Cuba. As I snorkeled out off the beach heading east, all of a sudden the seabed seemed to drop out. They had dug out a deep trench for coaling (I believe there were still chunks of coal on the seabed)..and then the fish changed. From small less then 1 foot long fish..they went up to 4 to 6 feet long, and some sharks. I turned around. The seashells were incredible, but of course national park..we left them there. Best memory of that trip to Key West, September 1988.

  • @gtmobayer
    @gtmobayer 9 років тому +7

    America's paradise! I enjoy it every time I go out there!

  • @richardnone5644
    @richardnone5644 9 років тому +8

    this is without a doubt the best way to see the dry Tortugas and all the beautiful
    reefs other then being on them
    Richard in fort Lauderdale

  • @sjr100
    @sjr100 10 років тому +4

    I did this a couple of months ago, expensive but just stunning. wish the trip would have been longer. the water was the best I have ever been in. the fort was incredible. Laying on a white sand beach staring at the many colors of the water and then turning to your right and seeing the fort was so sureal.

  • @cherifbar
    @cherifbar 6 років тому +2

    on my bucket list! thanks for the excellent video.

  • @andrewarmstrong7310
    @andrewarmstrong7310 5 років тому +3

    My dad worked as a pilot for Pan Am back when they used actual Seaplanes. A Seaplane could only land and take off from water that is why they called them Seaplanes or flying boats. An amphibious plane is what you were in.

  • @brucebudka
    @brucebudka 6 років тому +1

    WoW, really great views, thanks!!!! Great Seaplane!!!!

  • @donaldstorm4959
    @donaldstorm4959 6 років тому +2

    That was an awesome flight!!! How much does it cost for four tickets but each person? April 2018.?

  • @Iflyarizona
    @Iflyarizona 11 років тому +1

    wow! nice video.. interesting that they extended flaps half way through the takeoff roll...

  • @oheady6531
    @oheady6531 5 років тому +1

    We have done this twice and will do it again this year.

  • @OZD-mb2bs
    @OZD-mb2bs 4 роки тому

    Bucket list!

  • @Ranciid69
    @Ranciid69 11 років тому

    Looks quality, nice Delta 738 there

  • @cherylschmacher701
    @cherylschmacher701 7 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful. I have a friend, I met when I was 13, she has been my inspiration, basically my entire life, her name is Gloria. Gloria is now 82 and I'm 60, I just have to get her here to the Keys to make this flight. Loving the Dry Tortugas. Need to get my Son, up in the air as well. Most amazing flight I ever had was back in the 80's over the Florida Keys, headed inland, but flew over the Islands and the sail boats, something you never forget. I just need to share this experience with my loved ones. How about shooting me a price? Best video, ever !! All excited, can't wait. I subscribed.

  • @catrashoo
    @catrashoo 8 років тому

    How expensive is the round trip ride from Miami To Key West ?

    • @catrashoo
      @catrashoo 8 років тому

      Thanks for responding .

    • @pepper6324
      @pepper6324 8 років тому

      $317 for a half-day.

  • @HermyNP
    @HermyNP 11 років тому

    Bellissimo. Spero un giorno di visitare le Keys e raggiungere Dry Tortuga (magari potendoci campeggiare)

  • @MegaHowtoMan
    @MegaHowtoMan 10 років тому

    I want to do that. How much was it?

  • @haroldbrown1998
    @haroldbrown1998 2 роки тому

    Been there done that.

  • @gushburgos
    @gushburgos 10 років тому

    awesome! I´ll be flying to FJ next June..looking forward to it.

    • @auzeos4400
      @auzeos4400 9 років тому

      How was it?

    • @gushburgos
      @gushburgos 9 років тому +1

      It was great...the flight over the the gulf....first time on a seaplane...the fort island is unique..history, architecture, nature & fauna. Relaxing time to lay down on the beach..snorkel or just sunbath. For sure a gem not many north americans know!!

    • @auzeos4400
      @auzeos4400 9 років тому

      Awesome! Can't wait to go there soon.

    • @epi-pants
      @epi-pants 4 роки тому

      would you ever consider going back?

    • @gushburgos
      @gushburgos 4 роки тому

      @@epi-pants Sure, even though I tend to explore new places instead of spending money to go back to places I have alrady been.

  • @blakman7
    @blakman7 11 років тому

    It was a -700 series

  • @Hoktoooey
    @Hoktoooey 4 роки тому

    How long by plane vs boat... anybody?

  • @gbbbys
    @gbbbys 10 років тому +1

    Yeah I wish I could fly there but its desolate no imax no WiFi no no smoking signs not even a gift shop just hope if you go there is sun shiny beautiful day because Florida weather can change real fast in matter of 15 to 20 minutes yes I know and so does a lot other people so be prepared is all