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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

Scuba divers exploring colorful coral reef underwater.

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 Largo

Divers Direct - Key Largo

Key Largo's largest dive shop: Divers Direct, top brands, great service.

Islamorada

Cayo Vida Marina

A small working marina on Old Highway at the top end of Islamorada, open from 6 in the morning for people who are actually going fishing. Live and frozen bait at the counter, charter boats on the dock, and Cayo Vida shirts on your way out.

Key West

Adventure Watersport Charters

Adventure Water Sport Charters offers private and community excursions with safety-first itineraries, top-tier gear, and unforgettable experiences on the water.

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.

Islamorada

MyKeys Tours of Islamorada

MyKeys Tours offers private snorkeling, sandbar, sunset & sightseeing charters aboard a 26′ SeaFox in Islamorada.

The Lower Keys

Veterans Dive Center & Retreat

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

Islamorada

Conch Republic Divers

Conch Republic Divers specializes in premier scuba diving in the Upper Florida Keys, offering guided trips to top reef and wreck sites—from Molasses Reef to the Spiegel Grove—based out of Tavernier Creek Marina, minutes from both Key Largo and Islamorada.