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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Key Largo

The top 14 dive and snorkel sites in Key Largo, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Key Largo guide

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14 sites, ranked by diver reviews
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Mike's Wreck

5.0(2 reviews)Key Largo, FL

If you plan to dive Key Largo, you'll find Mikes Wreck, or the now confirmed Hannah M. Bell, lying on Elbow Reef. Wreck. Once a mystery ship, this vessel rests near two other popular Florida Keys shipwrecks, the City of Washington and the Tonawanda The combination of Elbow Reef, along with three interesting wreck dives is why this is one of the best Florida Keys dive trips. With so many other wrecks nearby, crystal clear water, and an amazing coral reef to explore, this is scuba diving Florida Keys at it's best. When wreck diving the now confirmed Hannah M. Bell, you'll find her lying between buoy E2 and buoy E3. This position is only a few hundred feet from the Elbow Reef lighthouse which means night diving is possible. The Hannah M. Bell is also shallow at a maximum depth of 25 feet. This makes this Florida Keys wreck perfect for those interested in Florida Keys snorkeling or for those who want to learn to scuba dive.

BeginnerMax depth 25 ftBoat entry
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John Pennekamp

4.7(3 reviews)Florida, USA East

John Pennekamp is a 4.666666666666667-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Florida, USA East which is accessible from shore based on 3 ratings.

Shore entry
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Molasses Reef

3.0(1 review)USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

You don't have to go far from the boat to see a large variety of animals of all sizes. Located in the National Marine Sanctuary, it is a protected reef, so no worries about tangles with spears or hooks; and very large game fish abound! Weekends do bring in a fair amount of divers, but there is enough to see in all directions so crowding can be avoided. Located less than 20 minutes from the Spiegel Grove wreck.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftBoat entry
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The Bibb Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

The USGC Bibb was built in 1937 (Coast Guard vessel), and was sunk in 1987. She is 327 feet long, 41 foot beam. Approximately 6 nm offshore, near Molasses Reef tower. Key Largo. The Bibb Wreck is also known as USCG The Bibb.

IntermediateMax depth 88.6 ftBoat entry
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The Bib Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

The Bib Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

AdvancedMax depth 120.1 ftBoat entry
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Spiegel Grove

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

Spiegel Grove sunk June 10, 2002. This is the largest ship ever sunk intentionally to be an artificial reef, and probably the most well known. Vessel size: - length: 510 feet - type: U.S. Navy Landing Ship Dock - tonnage: 6,880 tons It takes at least two dives to have a look of the wreck. The Spiegel is an excellent Nitrox dive, especially on double tank dives! In July of 2005, Hurricane Dennis forced the former USS Spiegel Grove onto her keel, right-side-up, which was the position originally intended when she was sunk. It is an amazing dive. Great areas for advanced and limited penetration. This wreck offers something for everyone multiple times. You could dive it 10 times and not see everything. 6 Miles off Key Largo. The Spiegel Grove wreck lies near Dixie Shoals into the Marine Sanctuary. Spiegel Grove is also known as LSD-32.

IntermediateMax depth 80.1 ftBoat entry
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Cannon Patch

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

It is a very shallow spot marked with a buoy. There are also 3 anker buoys. Not much to see but a great training dive. near Grecian Rocks

BeginnerMax depth 4.9 ftBoat entry
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The Benwood Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

The Benwood was a freighter, built in 1910. She was 360 feet long with a 51 foot beam. It sunk in 1942. The wreck is located 5 nm offshore. It is marked by 4 buoys (B1 to B4).

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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French Reef

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

French Reef is located into the Sanctuary Preservation Area. Bring a light to explore the 4 caves of French Reef: - Hourglass Cave (near F1) - Christmas Tree Cave (near F3) - White Sand Bottom Cave (The largest cave, located at the center of the reef) - Five Caves (small caves, south end of the reef) 1 mile NE of Molasses Reef tower. It is marked by a black piling and 17 mooring buoys with the "F" letter.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Key Largo Undersee Park

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

In addition to being the home of Jules' Undersea Lodge, Key Largo Undersea Park is one of the major Dive Training Facilities in South Florida, providing a sheltered deep-lagoon location for all types of basic and advanced underwater instruction.

BeginnerMax depth 18 ftShore entry
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North North Dry Rocks

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

North North Dry Rocks is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 15.1 ftBoat entry
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The City of Washington Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

The wreck site of the City of Washington is 325 feet long that sunk in 1891. An old and disintegrated wreck, but you'll find a plethora of marine life in and around this site. The wreck is located offshore of Elbow Reef, approx 6 miles off Key Largo, directly ENE of the Lighthouse (between bouys E9 and E10). Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

BeginnerMax depth 23 ftBoat entry
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Train Wheel Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

Another area of wreckage at the Elbow. A tug and barge went aground in the 20s, dumping train track and wheels onto the reef. Little remains of the wrecks but the wheels. Huge formations of Elkhorn coral shelter schools of Goatfish, Snappers, and Porkfish. Colorful tropical fish are plentiful. This site is accessed by one of the many dive charters in Key Largo Florida Train Wheel Wreck is also known as Elbow Reef, Tug and Barge.

BeginnerMax depth 20 ftBoat entry
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The Duane Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

The Duane sunk in 1987. She sits upright in 120 feet of water. Vessel size: - length: 327 feet - beam: 41 foot 6 miles offshore, approx 1 mile south of Molasses Reef tower dive site. The Duane Wreck is also known as USCG Duane.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Key Largo

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Island Ventures
5.0 (83) · Key Largo
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Sail Fish Scuba
4.9 (292) · Key Largo
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BlueWater Divers
4.9 (135) · Key Largo
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Quiescence Diving Services, Inc.
4.9 (126) · Key Largo
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Key Largo diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Key Largo for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 14 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Key Largo?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Key Largo are Mike's Wreck (5.0 from 2 reviews), John Pennekamp (4.7 from 3 reviews) and Molasses Reef (3.0 from 1 review).

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Key Largo?

The top-rated beginner sites are Mike's Wreck (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Molasses Reef (3.0 from 1 review).

Are there dive shops in Key Largo?

Zentacle lists 15 dive shops in Key Largo. The top-rated are Island Ventures (5.0 from 83 reviews) and Sail Fish Scuba (4.9 from 292 reviews).