When talking about places for water sports, Florida Keys is on top of the list and snorkeling in the Florida Keys is one of the things we would suggest you do while visiting us.
Its mesmerizing emerald seas offer long shallow coastal waters as well as plenty of places for a deep dive-in, making snorkeling possible equally for beginners and professionals.
If you want to combine your snorkel vacation with some amazing beach days, feel free to read our blog about the best beaches in the Florida Keys.
Marathon
Marathon, Florida is one of the better locations for snorkeling, because of its central location. You are in the middle keys and therefore have the possibility to easily reach the best spots.
Starfish Snorkeling
Would you like to enjoy a day snorkeling on the most famous part of the third largest barrier reef in the world? Join the fun and friendly crew at Starfish Marathon Snorkeling Tours for a day trip to the magnificent Sombrero Reef, where you can enjoy a leisurely swim among the many fish and corals in a protected underwater paradise. They offer a family-friendly environment suitable for all ages, and they even include your snorkeling gear.
Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center
Captain Hook’s offers diving and snorkeling trips in the Keys at three store locations in Key West, Big Pine Key and Marathon. They regularly visit the Sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPA’s) that are a part of the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary, the third largest living coral barrier reef system in the world. These are biologically important areas that help sustain critical marine habitats and species. They offer beautiful coral reef formations and a diversity of fish and some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Keys.
Marathon Mermaid
Join Marathon Mermaid for an unforgettable aquatic adventure as you explore the famous Sombrero Key Light Reef. As you snorkel, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world, guided by their top-rated equipment and crew to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, as you witness the kaleidoscope of marine life that calls this reef home.
Spirit Snorkeling
Welcome to Spirit Snorkeling at Captain Pip’s. You have five different adventures to choose from, including a 3-hour snorkel trip to the world’s 3rd largest reef with an experienced crew.
Climb aboard and set sail for the open sea. Reach Sombrero Reef and explore the colorful world underneath the water. Then snorkel for a closer look.
Aquarium Encounters
Experience the thrill of a thriving Florida Keys Coral Reef with Aquarium Encounters coral reef snorkel. In their Coral Reef Snorkel Encounter, visitors to the Marathon aquarium go snorkeling in a 200,000-gallon saltwater tank, a diverse coral reef environment with a wide variety of unique species of Coral Reef inhabitants native to the Florida Keys.
Pigeon Key
Explore the island of Pigeon Key. The open-air train service runs four times a day and gives you an up close and personal view of the historic Old 7 Mile Bridge. Enjoy 360-degree views of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean as you keep your eyes peeled for wildlife in the ocean and around the island. Snorkel right from the beach and fish off their pier.
Crane Point Hammock
Reserve the whole day to visit Crane Point Hammock and have fun with their kayak and snorkeling package.
Solé Watersports
Snorkel & Sandbar tour gives you twice the fun when experiencing their two bestselling excursions in one trip aboard Helios, their 45’ power catamaran.
Solé Watersports is located on Duck Key.
Big Pine Key
Saltwater Seafari
At Saltwater Seafari Snorkeling Tours, they offer a variety of adventurous boat tours, snorkeling tours, fishing excursions, and more. Watch natural sea life, visit stunning sites, tag along with guided tours, and everything in between to have the full Florida Keys experience.
Keys Boat Tours
Keys Boat Tours is a recreational minded boat tour operation offering a variety of Florida Keys outings including motor, fish, stand up paddleboard (SUP), kayak, and eco island loops. You are likely to see dolphins, bird life, maybe a sea turtle, rays, lots of fish, and many points of interest – both on the surface and below. Aside from navigation, you will learn about marine science, local history, fishing, and life at sea. Their approach is simple – keep it fun and interesting.
Looe Key Snorkeling Tours (Bahia Honda State Park)
If you would like to go out on the reef and snorkel the ocean, but don’t have the confidence to do it? Learn from their pros in the pool first how to properly use a snorkel.
The Park Concession operates daily snorkeling tours to the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary. Featuring one of the most spectacular reefs in the Florida Keys with plentiful Elkhorn and massive Star coral, Looe Key has become a major destination for snorkeling enthusiasts throughout the world.
Key West
Fury Watersports
Key West’s most popular attraction is the crystal blue waters surrounding that island paradise. Choose from underwater explorations on one of Fury’s snorkeling boats, thrills in the air on a parasailing boat, a chance to see marine life without getting wet on our glass bottom boat or take in Key West’s famous sunset aboard one of the Sunset Sails or a Sunset Cruise.
Set sail on our spacious catamaran and be one of the first guests of the day to arrive at North America’s only living coral reef. With instructions from a professional crew, you’ll descend Fury’s stairway to the sea to encounter the coral reef & a multitude of sea life.
Cheap Snorkeling Key West
On the family-friendly cruise you will venture out to the beautiful turquoise waters and snorkel Key West’s vast reef system. The tour starts on a 50’ Custom Snorkel Adventure Boat that has a custom dive ladder & walk through stern to make entry and exit a breeze for all skill levels. Jump in and discover the natural beauty under the sea with starfish, rays, conchs, corals, turtles & tropical fish.
In case you have never snorkeled, they will provide you with equipment along with expert instruction.
Snorkeling Tour Services of Key West
Their Key West Reef Snorkeling adventure provides guests with complimentary sanitized snorkeling gear and instructions and tips by a knowledgeable crew. Key West snorkel offers you the chance to see the famous Key West coral reef gardens firsthand. Once you peek underneath the surface of the water, you will understand why this continues to be Key West’s most popular water activity.
The Island Ting excursion is a full day adventure of sailing, snorkeling, kayaking and more. Or take a Wild Dolphin Encounter and Snorkel tour.
With the Sail Snorkel Kayak tour guests get the chance to explore the coral reef gardens using snorkeling gear, followed by a kayaking expedition to the lush Mangrove Islands.
Rum & Reggae is a combined tour of a Key West snorkeling adventure and a Key West sunset cruise.
Islamorada
Sundance Watersports
Sundance Watersports, founded in 1994 by Cindy and George Shattuck right here, in the Florida Keys, offers on-the-water excitement for all ages, making it the perfect destination for a thrilling and unforgettable vacation. Snorkeling in the Florida Keys is at the top of the list for many visitors, and it should be. Islamorada has some of the clearest waters and most vibrant reefs in the world. These unforgettable snorkeling adventures bring you up close and personal to the third largest coral reef on Earth.
Islander Girl Snorkel & Tour
Join Islander Girl for an ultimate two-hour adventure. Enjoy a one-hour snorkel location captain’s choice for best visibility and conditions. A shallow reef in 8-20 feet of water, loaded with fish and pristine corals. It is just a short ride out to the snorkel site. While exploring under ledges, it is so much fun to see how many species of fish you can find.
A Family Fun Boat Tours
A Family Fun Boat Tour Co. takes you on a private snorkeling adventure beneath the turquoise and cobalt blue waters.
Located off the islands of Islamorada in the Upper Florida Keys, just a half-hour south of Key Largo and about the same distance from Marathon, they focus on snorkeling, wildlife spotting and sunset views.
Key Largo
Sundiver Snorkel Tours
Snorkeling is fun and easy aboard the Sundiver III.
Join them for a tour to see the beautiful inner reefs located just offshore at the shallow waters of Pennekamp State Park, also known as The National Marine Sanctuary, which has protected the reefs since 1963.
There are over a dozen different reefs that they visit, so you can enjoy a different location each time you snorkel with them. The reefs average only 6 – 8 feet deep, so everyone in your family will be able to enjoy this wonderful experience.
Ask about their new snorkel tour to the Christ of the Abyss statue.
Island Ventures
Embark on a personal scuba and snorkeling experience in Key Largo. They are located at Pilot House Marina in the center of Key Largo. See the reef up close with the tours without the crowds, just your group on the boat that will stop for a little over an hour at each of the dive sites. Knowledgeable crew will give you a detailed brief of the snorkel site and they will take you to the best place on the days that will also be the safest.
Every trip they do is tailored to the group on the boat.
Snorkeling in the Florida Keys
Marathon
- Starfish Snorkeling
- Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center
- Marathon Mermaid
- Spirit Snorkeling
- Aquarium Encounters
- Pigeon Key
- Crane Point Hammock
- Solé Watersports
Big Pine Key
- Saltwater Seafari
- Keys Boat Tour
- Looe Key Snorkeling Tours
Key West
- Fury Watersports
- Cheap Snorkeling Key West
- Snorkeling Tour Services of Key West
Islamorada
- Sundance Watersports
- Islander Girl Snorkel & Tour
- A Family Fun Boat Tour
Key Largo
- Sundiver Snorkel Tours
- Island Ventures
The Florida Keys is one the most perfect places in the world for snorkeling, there are several places to pick from.
Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel and Resort is centrally located between Key West and Key Largo.
Its location gives the guests a perfect opportunity to check out different snorkeling opportunities throughout the keys.