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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

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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

MarineLab Environmental Education

Founded by undersea pioneer Ian Koblick, MarineLab in Key Largo delivers immersive, hands-on marine science education focused on the Florida Keys ecosystem.

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.

Marathon

Keys Marine Lab

Keys Marine Laboratory is a full-service marine field station on Long Key supporting marine research, education and restoration in the Florida Keys.

Key West

Dolphin Safari Charters Key West

Dolphin Safari Charters offers small-group dolphin watching, snorkeling and private boat charters departing from Stock Island near 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.

Keys Season Deals

The Lower Keys

Seacamp Association, Inc.

Immersive marine science & adventure summer camp in the Florida Keys just 30 miles from Key West.

Islamorada

Sandy Bottom Charters

Sandy Bottom Charters offers personalized private boat charters in the Florida Keys for snorkeling, sandbar trips, and sunset cruises.

Islamorada

Coastal Outfitters Sport Fishing Charters

Coastal Outfitters offers customized fishing charters and sunset cruises in Islamorada, delivering relaxed, captained outings tailored to your preferences.

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.

Islamorada

Bug Sportfishing and Charters

Bug Sportfishing — private sport-fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys, guided by Capt. James Duncan.

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.

Key Largo

Ocean First Key Largo

Ocean First Key Largo offers personalized diving experiences, including reef and wreck dives, training, and citizen science projects.

Keys Season Deals

Key West

Southpoint Divers

Southpoint Divers, established in 1991, offers daily dives to the USNS Vandenberg wreck and North America's only living coral reef. Their 46' custom dive boat, The Phoenix, ensures comfort with a maximum of 27 divers. Located at 610 Front St, Key West