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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

Pretty Work Charters

Pretty Work Charters — full-service fishing charters in Islamorada, FL, where experienced crews and flexible boats deliver unforgettable Florida Keys adventures.

Islamorada

Bamboo Charters

Bamboo Charters, led by Captain Matt Bellinger, offers personalized fishing, snorkeling, sandbar, and sunset excursions aboard the "Chubby Mermaid," providing unforgettable experiences in the Florida Keys.

Key Largo

Ocean First Key Largo

Ocean First Key Largo offers personalized diving experiences, including reef and wreck dives, training, and citizen science projects.

Islamorada

Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures

Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures offers daily diving trips to over 30 reef and wreck sites, led by the legendary Captain Spencer Slate, with PADI certification courses and professional instructor training available.

Marathon

Tilden's Scuba Center

Tilden's Scuba Center is Marathon's full-service dive shop, sending divers and snorkelers out to the reefs and wrecks of the Middle Keys every day. Aboard the Miss Jackie you can explore a 188-foot wreck, try SNUBA, or earn your first certification, with a full gear shop and air fills waiting back on shore.

Key West

Aquaholics Charters

Aquaholics Charters offers private, customizable boat tours aboard a brand-new 2022 21' Tahoe, providing a stylish and comfortable way to explore the Florida Keys.

The Lower Keys

Captain Hook's Looe Key Reef Adventures

Explore vibrant reefs, snorkeling, diving, and fishing adventures at Big Pine Key!

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

Captain's Corner Dive Center and Boat Charters

Dive Key West’s stunning reefs and wrecks with expert guides at Captain’s Corner!

Islamorada

Friend With A Boat Charters

Friend With A Boat Charters: Enjoy private, family-friendly boat tours out of Key Largo — snorkeling, sandbars, and BYOB fun on the water.

Islamorada

Florida Keys Watersports

Jet ski rentals and tours at mile marker 82.7 ocean side, where the speed zones start seconds from the dock instead of fifteen minutes out. A 22 mile guided run past twenty islands, or add snorkeling and make it 24, with gear, showers, lockers and parking included.

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.

Marathon

Crazy Banana Charter

Premier private fishing charters and scenic sunset cruises in Marathon and the Florida Keys — target mahi, tuna, wahoo and more with expert captains.

Key Largo

Barrier Free Divers

Barrier Free Divers is a Key Largo nonprofit on a mission to make scuba diving accessible to everyone. Through free adaptive dive programs, certifications, and its Camp Open S.E.A.S., the team helps people with disabilities discover the joy and freedom of the underwater world.