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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

Ultimate Dream Fishing Charters

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

Key West

Sebago Watersports

Top-rated Key West watersports & sailing tours — snorkeling, sunset sails, parasailing & more.

Key West

Your Island Charter

Your Island Charter — private boat charters for sandbars, snorkeling, fishing and sunsets in the Florida Keys.

Key West

Fort Zachary Taylor Beach

History and beach at Key West’s iconic Fort Zachary Taylor — snorkel, stroll, sunset.

Key Largo

Sea Dwellers Dive Center of Key Largo

Sea Dwellers Dive Center, established in 1974, is a PADI 5-Star Resort Facility in Key Largo offering daily dive and snorkel charters, PADI certification courses, equipment sales and service, and Dive & Stay hotel packages with the Holiday Inn Key Largo Resort.

Key West

Casual Monday Charters

Casual Monday Charters offers private, customizable boat excursions in Key West, featuring sandbar hopping, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and eco tours aboard a 25' Hydrasports center console.

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

Kraken's Lair Diving

Dive Kraken's Lair: Keys PADI center with charters, gear, training.

Islamorada

Reef Roamer Catamaran Snorkel Sail

Reef Roamer is a family-owned 44-foot sailing catamaran based in Tavernier, sailing to shallow, marine-packed reefs in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Flat, stable, and easygoing, it is built for snorkelers of every age and skill level, from young kids to grandparents, with fully sanitized gear and a friendly local crew.