Half Day Snorkel Trip on Reefs in the Florida Keys

Overview

3 hours 30 minutes

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Come join us snorkeling some of the most beautiful reefs within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Pennekamp State Park. We have many possible reefs to explore: Molasses, Elbow, French Reef and the famous Christ of the Abyss on Dry Rocks. These protected areas offer an opportunity to see turtles, spotted eagle rays, moray eels and a variety of different fish. These special reefs are part of the 3rd largest living reef system in the world and the ONLY living coral reef in the US. We stop at two different locations on the reef. Each stop is determined by the captain based on the day's conditions. We cannot guarantee any specific site. We also offer scuba diving on our trips.

In an effort to reduce the amount of single-use plastic that ends up in our oceans, we recommend bringing a reusable water bottle. We have water coolers in our shop and on our boats for your convenience!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Discover some of the most beautiful reefs in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Pennekamp State Park, part of the world’s third-largest living reef system and the only living coral reef in the U.S. This guided experience includes two snorkel locations in protected areas where you may encounter turtles, spotted eagle rays, moray eels, Dolphins, sharks and various fish species. *Please note: Specific sites are not guaranteed, and full-face masks are not permitted. In unsafe weather conditions , your adventure will shift to a unique mangrove snorkel, showcasing a vibrant and lush ecosystem. Boat riders are welcome to join for a scenic ride, soaking up sun on the deck or enjoying the water to snorkel and explore the reefs. Important: All minors must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. If parents are not present, please complete this in advance, as friends and family cannot legally sign. We observe a 24-hour cancellation policy, Failure to call or no show, will result in you having to pay again to attend, and no refund or rescheduled trip will be offered. If unsatisfied with your trip, please see management after disembarking for assistance.

What‘s Included

Reef Safe Sunscreen

Snorkel vest

Water Cooler with Refillable Paper Cups

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Towel

You are welcome to bring your own Food & Drinks, a cooler is provided.

Options

Half Day Snorkel Trip in the Florida Keys

Reviews

4.79

1,705 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1521

Fantastic morning snorkeling
E2704RDgm,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful day out with a fun, friendly crew. We got to see the underwater statue, Christ of the Abyss, and had plenty of time at both snorkeling spots. It was a wonderful experience overall and one I would highly recommend. Captain Catie and First Mate Liber were fantastic and shared helpful tips on where to look for highlights like sea turtles. We also saw lots of fish and coral. A fun trip both out and back and would highly recommend this operator.
Fantastic trip w/ Captain Katie & first mate Liber
Alexandra D,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredible snorkeling trip! Captain Katie and first mate Liber were fantastic. Great energy, very kind and helpful, knowledgeable about and respectful of the reef. We went to two different spots and saw a ton of different fish, nurse sharks, coral, the Christ of the Deep statue, and one woman even saw an eagle spotted Ray but I somehow missed it. The boat ride was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this trip!
Magical snorkeling trip
Wander597780,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! What an amazing experience! We booked an 8:30 am half day tour and my husband and I ended up getting a private tour because other folks booked but didn’t show up. Captain Catie and Lidor were so friendly and pleasant. We went out to the underwater statue and I was the only one in the water. Like I literally had the entire place to myself! There wasn’t a lot of fish there so we didn’t stay too long, but we went to the next place and the water was so calm it was like glass. Again, I had the place to myself. It was breathtakingly lovely. I saw 2 sharks, loads of different types of fish and the most colorful, beautiful coral I’ve ever seen and I’ve snorkeled several times before. On the way back the water was crystalline and we could see sharks as we boated over the top. We also saw a turtle, 2 rays, and tons of birds and iguanas. The weather was perfect and the entire experience was simply extraordinary. Thank you Catie and Lidor for being so patient and wonderful.
Great value- great trip- a must do actiu
h0ckeyfans2022,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Liber and Capt Katie were the best- very knowledgeable and so gracious- gave us all the wildlife info as we went through mangroves to our stops- the equipment was top notch and they were so helpful
Great organizated trip
E9670JHluciep,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect trip! We were only few people and girls crew was great. We were around reef only boat and have it only for us. We saw turle and lots of fish.
Life’s only good with memories like this 🐠
Erik G,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It’s a bargain price for 2x dice/snorkel locations… I snorkeled and now want to get certified to dive. Almost 2 hours of snorkeling 🤿 time 🐠 I saw plenty of colorful fish, a barracuda and Jesus statue (not my thing though). The captain 🧑‍✈️ is very entertaining, plenty of fresh water to drink from cooler. Bring sunblock 🧴 ☀️ and or a rash guard or T-shirt. 👍🏻
Scuba day in the keys
X8008OTsophieg,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most amazing time and saw so many cool fish and reefs and we got to see the statue of Jesus of under water!! Such a cool time will definitely do again
Amazing
Sophia G,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was amazing so many fish and beautiful reefs. We had so much fun and saw so many fish and reef life. I can’t wait to come back to the keys and come back to this spot
Great private excursion
R4184DPbrianb,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Capt. Bobby took a great care of us.I was very happy.They took us on our excursion.We probably didn't have enough people to do them to make money, but they took us anyways.Unlike many of the other companies can't thank you enough.. Going back tomorrow for my last tour..
Cancelled
Katie W,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
They cancelled on us last minute due to a boat malfunction which I understand is out of their control but it did not give us any time to find any alternatives since it was so last minute and there aren't many afternoon trips.