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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

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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 Abyss

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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...

Key Largo

Blue Water Adventures

Blue Water Adventures offers private fishing charters, snorkeling trips, and sunset cruises aboard a 32-foot Gamefisher, departing from Key Largo Fisheries Marina.

The Lower Keys

Veterans Dive Center & Retreat

Veterans Dive Center & Retreat — dive shop and veteran-friendly retreat in Summerland Key, Florida.

Key Largo

Island Ventures

Explore Key Largo's vibrant reefs with private, expert-led scuba and snorkel tours!

Key Largo

AquaLife Charters

AquaLife Charters offers private, customizable boat excursions aboard the 23-foot "Tail Spin," providing personalized experiences such as snorkeling, island hopping, and scenic bayside tours for up to six guests.

Key Largo

Caribbean Watersports

Private charters, sails, and snorkeling adventures in the Florida Keys.

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.

Marathon

Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding

Guided paddleboarding tours and rentals in the Florida Keys, offering eco-friendly adventures.

Key West

Lost Reef Adventures

Lost Reef Adventures is a 5-Star PADI dive center in Key West offering daily scuba diving, snorkeling trips, certifications, sunset cruises, and private charters—all backed by 30 years of experience and full-service gear support.

The Lower Keys

Keys Boat Tours

Explore Florida Keys' stunning waters with expert-guided boat tours and snorkeling!

Key Largo

MarineLab Undersea Park

Explore the ocean up close at MarineLab Undersea Park in Key Largo, featuring interactive exhibits, snorkeling programs, and the world’s only underwater research habitat open to recreational divers.

Key West

Fun in the Sun

Fun In The Sun Key West is the home of the original Key West sandbar charter, offering private captained boat charters, bareboat rentals, fishing trips, snorkeling, sunset cruises, boat bar crawls, golf cart rentals, and vacation rentals out of Stock Island Yacht Club with a 5-star TripAdvisor rating.