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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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Christ of the Abyss

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...

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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...

Islamorada

Bamboo Charters

Bamboo Charters, led by Captain Matt Bellinger, offers personalized fishing, snorkeling, sandbar, and sunset excursions aboard the "Chubby Mermaid," providing unforgettable experiences in the Florida Keys.

The Lower Keys

Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center

Looe Key Reef Resort offers beachfront accommodations, daily scuba and snorkeling trips, a full-service dive shop, and a Tiki Bar with live entertainment in the Florida Keys.

Islamorada

Cayo Vida Marina

Cayo Vida Marina is a full-service marina in Tavernier, Florida, offering fishing and snorkeling charters, live and frozen bait, and exclusive Cayo Vida gear for your Florida Keys adventure.

Islamorada

Founders Park

45-acre recreation park in Islamorada with beach, pool, sports & playgrounds.

Key West

Aloha Sailing Key West

Personalized sailing charters aboard a Fountaine Pajot catamaran, exploring the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas.

Key Largo

Sail Fish Scuba

Sail Fish Scuba is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Key Largo offering guided scuba and snorkeling tours, PADI certifications, private charters, in-water photo guidance with free photos, and full-service gear support.

Key Largo

Pirates Cove Watersports

Pirates Cove Watersports, located at Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo, is a top-rated watersports hub offering jet ski rentals, scuba diving & snorkeling, parasailing, eco-tours, sunset cruises, dolphin swims, fishing charters, and more—all under one roof.

Islamorada

Clearly Unique Charters

Clearly Unique Charters offers snorkeling, sandbar, and sunset boat tours in Islamorada aboard spacious powerboats designed for family fun and special events.

Key West

Your Island Charter

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

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.

Key West

Captain Hook's Dive Key West

Captain Hook's Dive Key West is a full-service dive shop offering scuba diving, snorkeling, and private charters.

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 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.

Keys Season Deals

Key West

Sunset Watersports Key West

Sunset Watersports is Key West’s oldest and most trusted watersports provider, offering parasailing, snorkeling, jet ski tours, sunset dinner cruises, and more.