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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 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...

Key West

Sunset Sail Key West

Sunset Sail Key West — private and shared sunset, snorkeling and stargazing sailboat charters in Key West, where classic vessels and tailored trips bring you out on the water for one of the best views in the Keys.

Islamorada

Forever Salty Charters LLC

Private snorkeling, sandbar, sunset & eco-tours from Islamorada.

Islamorada

Reef Quest Tours

ReefQuest Tours: Explore the vibrant reefs, wildlife, and sandbars of the Florida Keys on tailor-made, eco-educational boat adventures.

Key West

Cow Key Marina

Cow Key Marina is a full-service waterfront hub in Key West offering boat and jetski rentals, watersport tours, a waterfront restaurant, and even daily manatee sightings.

Key West

Reel Paradise Charters

Experience unforgettable days on the water in the Florida Keys with private and shared charters from Key West.

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

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

Namaste' Eco Excursions

Namaste’ ECO-Excursions delivers immersive, eco-focused reef and mangrove snorkeling adventures in Key West—small-group, “citizen science” tours with expert guides, coral assessments, and hands-on ecology presentations.

Key Largo

Scuba-Fun Dive Center

Scuba-Fun Dive Center is a PADI 5-Star Resort in Key Largo offering daily reef and wreck dives, comprehensive PADI courses from Discover Scuba to Divemaster, and technical dive training, all with multilingual instructors and a focus on conservation.

Key Largo

Island Ventures

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

Islamorada

Islamorada Turtle Tours

Sandbar trips, snorkeling, sunset cruises & private charters in Islamorada.

The Lower Keys

Saltwater Seafari

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

Marathon

Ocean Equipment / Scuba Equipment Plus

Ocean Equipment: marine hardware & parts provider supporting boating needs, repair, and equipment sourcing in the Keys.

Keys Season Deals

Key West

Rusty's Bucket Charters

Rusty's Bucket Charters offers private fishing trips, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and sandbar adventures aboard a 24' Sea Hunt center console. Led by Captain Russ, they provide a hands-on experience for up to six guests, with trips tailored to your preferences.