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15 Snorkeling Trips in Key West That Earn the Road Trip

22 tours  ·  from $34

The good snorkeling trips in Key West fill weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Half Day Snorkel Trip on Reefs in the Florida Keys - What happens at the reef sites
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Half Day Snorkel Trip on Reefs in the Florida Keys

1.Half Day Snorkel Trip on Reefs in the Florida Keys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,699 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Set out from Key Largo aboard a spacious catamaran for a half-day snorkel at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. You’ll use provided gear, a vest, water, and reef-safe sunscreen while guides such as Captain Brad and Nate share tips and point out fish, barracuda, turtles, dolphins, and the Christ of the Abyss statue.

“Captain Brad and Scuba Joe were awesome! Great trip!! The reefs are filled with amazing fish and aquatic life . The crew did a great job of keeping it entertaining!”

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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset - Kayaking around mangrove islands
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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

2.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Spend about four and a half hours with Danger Charters sailing from 255 Front Street, snorkeling in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and kayaking around mangrove islands. The crew, including guides such as Mary, Micah, Katie, and Laura, supplies gear, wetsuits in winter, snacks, and drinks. Choose morning or afternoon, with sunset on the PM trip.

“It was good. The guides were nice and accommodating. Had a good time and it was a good beginners ride.”

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Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails! - Getting ready for the water
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Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

3.Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Sail from Key West’s historic seaport aboard the 69-foot catamaran Marquesa to the Florida Reef. You’ll receive gear and a safety briefing, snorkel in shallow reef water, then enjoy beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks on the ride back. Captain Brett and the crew may spot dolphins, fish, turtles, or nurse sharks, but marine life and water clarity vary.

“Too many people and not enough snorkeling. It took an hour to get to the spot,15 minutes to park. Only 45 minutes of snorkeling and they don’t serve drinks until the ride back.”

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Key Largo Two Reef Snorkel Tour - All Snorkel Equipment Included! - Check-in at Garden Cove
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Key Largo Two Reef Snorkel Tour – All Snorkel Equipment Included!

4.Key Largo Two Reef Snorkel Tour – All Snorkel Equipment Included!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,520 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about three hours snorkeling two Key Largo reef sites, with 45 minutes in the water at each stop. Silent World Dive Center provides masks, fins, water, soda, chips, and reef-safe sunscreen. You may see rays, turtles, eels, barracuda, and the Christ of the Abyss statue. Good swimming ability is required.

“Awesome experience. Amazing views and very professional and fun crew that made sure everyone had a great time.”

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Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour - Eco Adventure - Snorkeling the Gulf backcountry
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Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

5.Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Cruise from 631 Greene Street with Fury Water Adventures to watch wild bottlenose dolphins, then snorkel 6 to 12 feet deep among patch coral, sponges, and small fish. The crew provides gear and instruction, with names and personalities varying by departure. Beer and wine follow the water activity, while shaded seating, soft drinks, and a nautical restroom make the ride comfortable.

“It was an interesting trip. The water was spectacular. The Captain and his first mate were very hospitable and knowledgeable. If you enjoy beautiful scenery and like serenity then I highly recommend this trip”

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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail - Snorkeling in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

6.Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Spend 6.5 hours aboard a 65-foot schooner with Danger Charters, sailing through Key West National Wildlife Refuge, snorkeling in Florida Keys waters, and kayaking among mangroves. Your crew, which may include guides such as Daniel, Brian, or Captain Joe, provides lunch, snacks, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“They were so sweet and very kind. Would love to take a trip with them again when I come back. 10/10 will come again.”

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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour - Leaving Key West on the 45-foot catamaran
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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour

7.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Join Fury Water Adventures for a three-hour catamaran trip from Key West. You’ll watch for wild bottlenose dolphins, snorkel in shallow refuge waters, and ride back with beer, wine, sodas, or seasonal champagne. Guides such as Lisa, Alli, Nicole, Liv, and Penny have been praised for calm, friendly help, especially with nervous snorkelers.

“Great trip. Informative, friendly, helpful and attentive staff. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”

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Key Largo Snorkeling Tour - rental mask, fins and vest INCLUDED - Getting fitted and learning the basics
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Key Largo Snorkeling Tour – rental mask, fins and vest INCLUDED

8.Key Largo Snorkeling Tour – rental mask, fins and vest INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Join Sundiver Snorkel Tours from Key Largo for a 2.5-hour boat trip to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. You get a mask, fins, and safety vest, but must bring or buy your own snorkel. Crew members such as Rick, Liber, Anya, Joe, and Justus have led recent trips, with instruction for first-timers and reef time for confident swimmers.

“It was an amazing experience! Anya and Joe were fun and funny, and took great care of us, and the fish were gorgeous!”

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Key West Reef Snorkel – Morning Mimosas or Afternoon Margaritas - Choosing the reef site for the day
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Key West Reef Snorkel – Morning Mimosas or Afternoon Margaritas

9.Key West Reef Snorkel – Morning Mimosas or Afternoon Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 620 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Sail by catamaran from Opal Key Marina to Key West’s living coral reef, about seven miles offshore. Fury provides instruction, snorkel gear, flotation devices, reef-safe sunscreen, soda, water, and post-snorkel drinks. Choose a 9:30 a.m. mimosa trip or 1 p.m. margarita trip, with roughly an hour in the water.

“Experienced swimmer!! A must! Be sure kids are comfortable in open water! Boat staff were helpful and accommodating! Everyone was great and knowledgeable! Water was a bit choppy, but away from the boat you were good!”

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Key West Reef Morning Snorkeling with Breakfast and Mimosas - Breakfast before the reef
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Key West Reef Morning Snorkeling with Breakfast and Mimosas

10.Key West Reef Morning Snorkeling with Breakfast and Mimosas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at 9 a.m. from 201 William St. for a three-hour catamaran trip to Key West’s coral reef. You’ll receive gear and basic instruction, snorkel for about an hour, then enjoy muffins, cereal, fruit, and juice, with beer, wine, and mimosas served after snorkeling. Crew members have included Capt. Anna, D-Rock, and Atticus.

“The snorkeling and reef so amazing to experience. We would do it again. The captain and crew was amazing, they were so helpful.”

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Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure - Crew help and safety in the water
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Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure

11.Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Hyatt Centric Key West aboard a 54-foot yacht for a roughly three-hour reef trip. The crew provides instruction, sanitized gear, flotation vests, and drinks. Most time is spent sailing, with about 45 minutes snorkeling. Groups can be as small as a few people, though the maximum is 24.

“The captain and deck hand were wonderful! We had a wonderful boat ride and saw a lot of marine life.”

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Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling - Meeting at Key West Historic Seaport
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Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling

12.Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Set out from Key West Historic Seaport aboard the custom-built SQUID, a quiet catamaran limited to 16 people. Guides such as Heather, Bryan, Wade, and Patrick share dolphin facts, help beginners snorkel, and serve fresh fruit and vegetables. Expect about four hours on the water, with dolphin watching first and snorkeling at the best available site.

“Not the trip we booked, but any day on a boat is a good day! There weren’t enough folks signed up for the afternoon on the Squid, so the team was great about communicating our options and we were able to join the afternoon snorkel, sandbar and sunset on the Blue Q catamaran. Dan and Heather were a wonderful crew and took amazing care of the 6 of us on the trip. The Blue Q is a beautiful boat and easy to get in and off with the center ladder. The fresh fruit was the perfect snack. Again, it wasn’t the trip we planned, but Dan and Heather made it…”

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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise - A look at the three-hour route
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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise

13.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Join the Sunset One for a three-hour Key West cruise with an English-speaking guide, wild dolphin watching, snorkeling near Cottrell Key, and a sunset sail back to the dock. The crew, including guides such as Kevin, Kylie, Madison, and John on different departures, provides gear, safety help, and a draft beer.

“Great crew, we were lucky not even to see the dolphins but also to swim nearby”

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Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West - Watching wild dolphins near Key West
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Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West

14.Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join the 14-passenger Catamaran Echo at Key West Bight for four hours of sailing, wild dolphin watching, and shallow-water snorkeling. You may see coral, sponges, tropical fish, sharks, turtles, or lobsters. Crew members such as Sandy, Deb, Aiden, and Captain Stewart are praised for friendly help, while beer, wine, fruit, and snacks round out the ride.

“Bailey and Aiden were the best. Lots of fun, laughs and very informative. Lots of snorkeling. They have floats to point out the lobsters,the-water was clear to the bottom. The dolphins are hit or miss, seen some on the way out, but none at the playing pool for dolphins. Then they put up the sails and we sailed for the last part of the trip. They pointed out different islands and what was on them, even a homeless island. The sail boats that were abandoned that sunk were unbelievable, some just the top of the mass still showing. That was unbelievable to us. We would definitely recommend going out with…”

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Key West Ultimate Watersports Adventure with Snorkeling Upgrade - Parasailing over the Florida Keys
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Key West Ultimate Watersports Adventure with Snorkeling Upgrade

15.Key West Ultimate Watersports Adventure with Snorkeling Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 436 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142

Set out from 631 Greene Street aboard Fury’s 65-foot catamaran for a rotating mix of jet skiing, parasailing, banana boating, an inflatable water park, and, on the full-day option, reef snorkeling. You’ll need to swim for the water park and snorkeling, arrive 45 to 60 minutes early, and bring ID if driving a jet ski.

“This was an amazing day out where everyone got a chance to try all the options and really enjoyed themselves. Breakfast and lunch were perfect followed by drinks on the way back. Would highly recommend this adventure!”

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