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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

Islamorada Spearfishing Adventures

Islamorada Spearfishing Adventures is Islamorada's premier spearfishing charter led by Captain Jordi, a Florida Keys-raised PADI Scuba Instructor with 16 years of diving experience, offering private spearfishing, lobster hunting, scuba diving, freediving, and snorkeling charters with a 5.0-star rating across 100-plus reviews.

The Lower Keys

Captain Hook's Looe Key Reef Adventures

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

Key Largo

Rainbow Reef Dive Center (Boats)

Rainbow Reef Dive Center is a top-rated PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Key Largo offering daily dive and snorkel trips, customized dive/hotel packages, gear sales and service, dive training, and full-service support for divers of all levels.

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 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.

Key West

Dolphin Safari Charters Key West

Key West

Wall To Wall Fishing Charters

Wall To Wall Fishing Charters — premier private fishing and sandbar tours out of Key West for all ages and experience levels.

Islamorada

Easy Livin' Charter Boat

Custom boat tours and fishing adventures with local legend Captain Augie in Islamorada.

The Lower Keys

Coral Reef Park Company

At Pennekamp Park, Coral Reef Park Company offers snorkeling tours over some of Florida’s most diverse and beautiful coral reefs. Personal or small-group guided tours (up to 6 snorkelers per guide) are available — $120 + tax for the guide, $70 + tax...