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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

Conch Republic Divers

Conch Republic Divers specializes in premier scuba diving in the Upper Florida Keys, offering guided trips to top reef and wreck sites—from Molasses Reef to the Spiegel Grove—based out of Tavernier Creek Marina, minutes from both Key Largo and Islamorada.

Islamorada

Sandy Bottom Charters

Sandy Bottom Charters offers personalized private boat charters in the Florida Keys for snorkeling, sandbar trips, and sunset cruises.

Islamorada

Island Adventures

Island Adventures is a veteran-owned charter company running private snorkel, sandbar, and sunset trips from 80500 Overseas Highway in Islamorada. Each outing is your own group on the boat, with snorkel gear, floating mats, and life jackets aboard, so beginners, non-swimmers, and kids can all get in the water.

Islamorada

Kraken's Lair Diving

Dive Kraken's Lair: Keys PADI center with charters, gear, training.

Islamorada

Capt. Greg Poland Charters

Capt. Greg Poland is a full-time Florida native running fishing, eco, and sandbar trips out of Lorelei's in Islamorada. Chase tarpon through the backcountry, snorkel the flats, or cruise into the sunset aboard a brand-new 29-foot Contender bay boat, with trips for every level from two hours to all day.

Islamorada

Clearly Unique Charters

Clearly Unique Charters offers snorkeling, sandbar, and sunset boat tours in Islamorada aboard spacious powerboats designed for family fun and special events.

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.

Islamorada

Scuba Town USA

Scuba Town USA in Islamorada offers an all-in-one dive and vacation experience with lodging, dining, pools, a private beach, and access to multiple dive-related businesses, all set within Three Waters Resort & Marina.

Islamorada

A Family Fun Boat Tour Company

Load up your crew, your cooler and even your dog, then hand the wheel to a Coast Guard certified captain for a private day on the water out of Islamorada. Snorkel the reef, wade out on the sandbar, watch for dolphins in the mangroves or drift through sunset, and the day is yours to build.