Once on Loggerhead, you can enjoy truly wild views from the tip of the Florida Keys. You can snorkel in brilliant reefs surrounding the island, perhaps swimming with the sea turtles for which these islands are named. You might even extend your trip to the Windjammer Wreck, a popular dive site about a mile southwest, where there is a mooring buoy for access. Note that Loggerhead Key is for day use only, but camping is available on Garden Key.

To bring your own kayak to Dry Tortugas, you’ll need to arrange ahead of time to transport it on the ferry. You must also know and prepare for the permit and safety requirements of the national park, then check into headquarters on Garden Key to secure your permit upon arrival. Be sure to clearly communicate your intended route to and from Loggerhead Key.

Sources: https://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/paddlesports.htm https://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/loggerhead-key.htm https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/things-to-do/outdoors-nature/kayaking-dry-tortugas-national-park-in-key-west.html