Diving & Snorkeling in Key West

Only a few miles of Key West shore you'll find large and beautiful riffs that are the most popular destination for divers in the area. You'll find numerous diving and snorkeling services on Key West beaches that will provide you with professionals for accompanying you during your adventure. But that's not the only destination for diving and snorkeling - the Key West Marine Park on the south side of the island gives you a great opportunity to enjoy underwater adventures right from the shore.

Sand Key - one of the most popular destinations for both scuba divers and snorkelers with a large variety of marine flora and fauna to behold. The location is easily found by the large iron lighthouse. If you want to see the best of Caribbean sea life, this is the best place to visit! Usually divers accommodate in hotels in Key West.

Joe's Tug - this old tugboat sits upright only 65 feet deep and makes a perfect spot for scuba diving adventures! It's full of marine inhabitants and is in a good condition to keep the dive safe and enjoyable.

Ten-Fathom Ledge - an amazing coral cave complex, which is home to groupers and lobsters. A small lost world just beneath the sea surface. A surreal diving experience not to be missed.

The Cayman Salvor - a huge 180-feet long buoy tender named Cayman Salvager was decided to be sunk in 1985 and to be used as an artificial reef for divers. Sitting upright, it has become a great place to encounter jewfish, moray eel, baitfish and grunts.

Nine Foot Stake - a great location for both snorkeling and scuba diving, this patch reef, which is in 10 to 25 feet, gives a great feel of beautiful corals and small marine inhabitants.

Kedge Ledge - what makes this coral reef special are the two big anchors lost from sailing vessels about two hundred years ago. A fantastic blend of man-made and natural wonder!

The Atocha - discovered by a treasure hunter, this spectacular shipwreck has now become one of the most popular spots for scuba diving, where the fantastic surroundings take you back into the history of Key West.