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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

Shipwrecks

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

Spiegel Grove fish Florida Keys artificial reef

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...

The Lower Keys

Saltwater Seafari

Explore the best private snorkeling and boat tours in the Florida Keys with Saltwater Seafari — where adventure meets paradise.

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.

Key Largo

MarineLab Environmental Education

Founded by undersea pioneer Ian Koblick, MarineLab in Key Largo delivers immersive, hands-on marine science education focused on the Florida Keys ecosystem.

Islamorada

Ultimate Dream Fishing Charters

Scott’s Fishing Florida Keys — expert private charters in Islamorada offering back-country, reef and offshore fishing adventures.

Key West

SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters

SeaEO offers luxury private boat charters, rentals, and tours—servicing the Florida Keys and beyond. Experience personalized, high-end excursions aboard their ultra-luxury vessels, perfect for snorkeling, sandbars, dolphin safaris, special celebrations, or simply enjoying the sun and surf.

Keys Season Deals

The Lower Keys

Seacamp Association, Inc.

Immersive marine science & adventure summer camp in the Florida Keys just 30 miles from Key West.

Keys Season Deals

Key West

Yankee Freedom Dry Tortugas Ferry

Dry Tortugas National Park — remote Florida Keys paradise 70 miles west of Key West featuring historic Fort Jefferson, turquoise water, pristine beaches and world-class snorkeling.