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Key West
Wrecks, sanctuary reefs, and sunset culture at the end of the road
Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 16 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Key West
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16 sources • Updated Dec 13, 2025
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 13, 2025.
- Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - Sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPAs) - Overview of SPAs, allowed activities, and protections.
- Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - Eastern Dry Rocks SPA - Key West-area SPA page and visitor guidance.
- Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - Regulations - Sanctuary-wide regulations and what is prohibited.
- NOAA Blue Star Program - Program recognizing operators committed to responsible reef recreation and education.
- Dry Tortugas National Park - Guided tours and permitted concessionaires - Official NPS page describing access by boat or seaplane and authorized operators.
- Key West International Airport (EYW) - Official site - Airport info and traveler guidance.
- Key West International Airport (EYW) - Airlines - List of airlines and nonstop route information.
- Key West Express - Official ferry schedule information - High-speed ferry between Ft. Myers Beach or Marco Island and Key West.
- Yankee Freedom (Official Key West ferry to Dry Tortugas) - Ferry option from Key West to Dry Tortugas National Park.
- Key West Seaplane Adventures - Dry Tortugas service - Seaplane access option and trip details.
- Key West Seaplane Adventures - Things to know - Baggage and prohibited-item guidance for seaplane trips.
- Lower Keys Medical Center - Hospital information for Key West.
- DiveJourney - Florida Keys destination guide - Internal guide used for regional diving context and spot linking.
- Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - Conservation areas and ecological reserves - Overview of conservation areas and ecological reserves in the sanctuary.
- Key West Seaplane Adventures - Dry Tortugas FAQ - Includes notes on park entrance fee collection and trip logistics.
- Yankee Freedom - Tickets and camping notes - Ticketing information and notes about camping fees collected by park rangers.