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Diving & Snorkeling

Dip beneath the surface and meet The Florida Keys’ wild side. Here you’ll find the continental United States’ only living-coral barrier reef—shallow gardens for snorkelers, dramatic reefs and historic wrecks for divers. Expect clear, turquoise water, colorful schools of reef fish, and the occasional sea turtle cruising by like it owns the place. Whether you’re booking a guided trip or heading out from shore, outfitters across the Keys make it easy to gear up, learn the basics, and go. Fins on, worries off.

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Diving & Snorkeling

Dive into more details about this activity with points of interest and tips for users at every skill level.

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Diving & Snorkeling Information

All the details you need: videos, regulations and tips to make your Florida Keys diving or snorkeling outing safe, fun and memorable.

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Florida Keys Lobster Season

Every year, thousands of locals and visitors dive into spiny lobster season, a favorite Florida Keys tradition. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...

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Reefs, Wrecks & Wonder

The Florida Keys are basically one long, sunny invitation to put on fins and go look at something amazing underwater. Reefs? Yes. Wrecks? Plenty. Colorful fish acting like they own the place? Absolutely.

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Christ of the Deep

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Diving Tips from Keys Pros

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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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Learn To Dive in the Florida Keys

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Key Largo: A Dive Wonderland

To understand why Key Largo, the northernmost island in the Florida Keys, holds such a revered position in the dive pantheon, it is important first to...

Islamorada

Cayo Vida Marina

Cayo Vida Marina is a full-service marina in Tavernier, Florida, offering fishing and snorkeling charters, live and frozen bait, and exclusive Cayo Vida gear for your Florida Keys adventure.

Key Largo

Sail Fish Scuba

Sail Fish Scuba is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Key Largo offering guided scuba and snorkeling tours, PADI certifications, private charters, in-water photo guidance with free photos, and full-service gear support.

Key West

Screaming Lines Adventures

Four generations of Estenoz heritage leading sportfishing adventures in Key West’s waters.

Key West

CN-it Adventures

CN-IT Adventures offers personalized boat excursions in Key West aboard a 26-foot Twin Vee, delivering custom eco-tours, snorkeling, and island hopping catered to your preferences and weather conditions.

Key West

Casual Monday Charters

Casual Monday Charters offers private, customizable boat excursions in Key West, featuring sandbar hopping, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and eco tours aboard a 25' Hydrasports center console.

Islamorada

Blackbeard Private Charters

Blackbeard Private Charters offers personalized boat excursions in the Florida Keys, including trips to the Islamorada Sandbar, snorkeling at Alligator Reef, sightseeing, and sunset cruises.

Islamorada

Latitude Charters

Private boat charters in the Upper Keys — sandbar trips, sunset cruises, snorkeling & special-occasion charters.

Key West

Second Generation Fishing Charters

We Fish Key West — your local charter partner for top offshore, reef, and backcountry fishing adventures.

Key Largo

Pirate's Choice Sailing Vessel

Sail Key Largo’s pirate ship for sunset & snorkel adventures

Key Largo

Reef Renewal USA

Reef Renewal USA leads coral restoration efforts across the Florida Keys reef tract, supporting reef recovery from Carysfort to Looe Key.

Key West

Blu Q Catamaran

Blu Q Catamaran offers unique, clothing-optional sailing experiences in Key West, featuring all-male day trips, sunset sails, and private charters aboard their 42-foot catamaran.

Key West

Reel Fresh Fishing

Reel Fresh Fishing — private fishing charters in Key West, where expert captains and top-tier gear deliver unforgettable deep-sea, reef and wreck experiences.

Islamorada

Anchors Away Boat Rentals and Tours

Anchors Away Boat Rentals & Tours offers a diverse fleet of over 30 boats, including center consoles, deck boats, and pontoons, available for flexible rentals ranging from 2-hour to monthly durations, with GPS-equipped vessels and optional add-ons like snorkeling gear and GoPro cameras.