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    Absolutely the best place to learn about coral and underwater marine life. Very pretty, nice rooms, and pretty good food

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    Snorkeling Tours - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

    Snorkeling Tours - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

    (35 reviews)

    Loved this experience. We went out to the keys yesterday on the snorkeling tours. And surprised…read morethat they offered snorkeling gear for around 11-30 dollars and you can even keep them after the tour ends as well which was an amazing deal! and the captain was very nice and energetic. When we got offshore and got to our destination. We saw so many animals and coral reefs. I saw a bull shark and a sea turtle and plenty of colorful fish that swim near the surface. The currents shouldn't be too intense if it's not a windy day. And if it is then maybe skip the day and go a day where it ain't windy. Overall I recommend this for the experience I mean it was beautiful seeing sharks and sea turtles and reefs. I really enjoyed myself!

    My wife and I drove down from Miami to see Key Largo. We did not realize that the Keys do not have…read morelarge beach areas so that was a disappointment. Everyone was on top of each other so take that into consideration. Aside from that it was a very clean place. My wife signed us up for snorkeling trip. They take you about 5 miles out in the ocean to a reef. You can rent all of the equipment on site or bring your own. The Captain and First Mate were top rate and very helpful. We were able to spend a little over an hour snorkeling which everyone agreed was plenty of time. We saw lots of fish and a nurse shark. Don't be a tightwad! Tip the crew before you leave the boat!

    Sail Fish Scuba

    Sail Fish Scuba

    (191 reviews)

    What a great experience. The owners and my trainer are experienced, fun, kind, smart, etc. It was…read moremy birthday and they even bought me a cake! They all really went above and beyond my expectations and I couldn't be more happier that I chose them for my scuba diving training. Elara was my trainer and I'm soooo happy I had her. She made me feel safe, calm and confident. She is delightful and caring and made the whole experience fun. I'm coming back on a few days to do scuba diving and my boyfriend will snorkel. I trust them and would encourage my loved ones to go here for training or for a tour.

    After finishing my open water certification, I did my first fun dives over a few days with Sail…read moreFish Scuba and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The initial booking with Michaela (one of the owners, along with T) was a breeze, and when I arrived on the first day, she set me up with rental gear that all fit great and worked flawlessly for all my dives. Once on the boat, the vibe from everyone was a perfect mix of laid-back, fun, professional, and safe, with clear communication about what was happening every step of the way. In the water, all of the guides did a great job making sure everyone was comfortable and able to fully enjoy the beauty of the different reefs and shallow wrecks we visited. As a brand new diver, I especially appreciated this, as it helped boost my confidence in the water and make me fall even more in love with diving. I also really like that they include underwater photography on each dive, as it let me stay in the moment and just focus on diving, while also having plenty of wonderful photos to look back on afterward. After each dive there was always plenty of fruit and Oreos (both original and the far superior Double Stuf, which all rational people prefer) to refuel. And back at the shop, T and the guides were very generous with their time and knowledge, talking with me about gear that I want to pick up in the near future. They even let me try out a back-inflate style BCD on my last dives, which I really enjoyed using. I can't recommend Sail Fish Scuba enough. Whenever I'm in Key Largo again, I look forward to diving with them again and picking up some quality gear from them as well. Trust me, if you want to dive in Key Largo, this is the dive shop you're looking for.

    Paradise Island Charters - Going out of the marina

    Paradise Island Charters

    (33 reviews)

    It's a positive sign that the snorkel operator is doing something right when people take a snorkel…read moretrip two days in a row. One of the participants on our boat did exactly that and she enjoyed herself on both trips. The boat went to different locations on each day, so repeat snorkeler was able to see different parts of the reef. Paradise Island Charters is a small boat that holds only 15 people, and we had 11 on our trip. The sales rep at the dock said the limited capacity allows for a more personal trip with more attention from the crew. This was very much the case as we had a couple of newbies with us and First Mate Al was able to provide them with a lot of assistance (& patience!) Al was very knowledgeable about the fish, the reef, and the overall snorkeling process. She was personable and seemed to enjoy her job very much. She even gave us a few good suggestions for places to dine in Key Largo. Captain Doug was friendly, knowledgeable, and very safety-conscious. He was also an amazing captain. He spotted a family of dolphins and skillfully turned his boat in large circles at just the right speed so that the dolphins could safely frolic in the boat's wake. What an amazing sight! We watched the dolphins jumping for several minutes until they swam off. Thank you Captain Doug for that awesome show! Unfortunately the snorkeling was exciting but not for the best of reasons: numerous jellyfish were floating in the area and we spent a lot of time trying to avoid them. Although the coral and the fish were great to see, the abundance of jellyfish was a big distraction. And some of the snorkelers were stung. If you are comparing snorkeling tour operators, please be aware that Paradise Island Charters does not include the snorkeling equipment in the base price of their tours. They do offer prescription snorkel masks for people who wear glasses. Overall, the trip was really fun and I would recommend this company to other snorkelers. Doug and Al are a key part of their success.

    Captain Doug & First Mate Micaela (sp?) were great! We haven't snorkeled in years, since we…read morecertified for scuba and had a great time! Great snorkeling locations, like Seagrass Reef, which bring the sea floor up to you. Nice boat and snacks and they were super accommodating to our tardiness

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