Fodor's Expert Review Key West Seaplane Adventures

Twice daily, 40-minute flights to the Dry Tortugas skim above the trademark cystalline waters of the Florida Keys. If you opt for the morning trip, you’ll beat the ferries to the island and have things to yourself for a while. This comes at a cost: the flights offered by this company—the only one allowed to offer scheduled service to the park—are not cheap. On four-hour excursions ($361 per person) you'll spend 2½ hours on the island; full-day outings ($634) allow for 6½ hours ashore. Complimentary water, soft drinks, and snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, floatation vests) are provided.